Warning on Flue Season

It's the Little Things That Really Matter

It’s the little things that also matter most when you put your house on the market. That’s why the trend for styling and decluttering is so important.

But sometimes the bigger things get glossed over.

For example, a rusty flue on a heater vent may not be considered important. Be warned, there are plenty of astute buyers out there who will notice it.

In the depths of winter a lot of effort goes into making a property warm and welcoming for an open inspection. So a safely installed heating system that’s working efficiency is a big selling point.

Guess what adds even more icing on the cake? Evidence of a recent service by a qualified technician. Repairs or upgrades of all your property’s systems, accompanied by the relevant certificate of compliance, are gold and give a great first impression.

A key aspect of gas heating is its safety, guaranteed by regular servicing.

As we prepared to head into winter’s coldest months SA Health’s Director of Health Protection, Dr Chris Lease, recently warned about the fatal dangers of odourless and invisible carbon monoxide.

Last year 31 people were rushed to emergency departments suffering symptoms of poisoning.

The Infrastructure Manager for the Office of the Technical Regulator, Trevor Tucker, has urged homeowners to ensure all gas appliances are properly serviced and checked for correct installation.

So the moral is: don’t ignore that rusty flue. Get it fixed and certified. The keenest people at your first open inspection may have been to a dozen or more properties, each slightly different. The trick is to make your point of difference count.