Cooking Safety Check & Test

Are You Worried?

About the impacts of a poorly maintained gas cooktop?

Gas Cooktop & Oven Safety Service

A poorly maintained gas cooktop isn’t just a frustration in the kitchen—it’s a potential hazard. Because natural gas is highly flammable and faulty combustion can release the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide, regular inspections are essential for every Adelaide home.

At Sharpe Trade Services, we provide a specialist Low-Level Appliance & Gas Line Check to ensure your cooking appliances are safe, efficient, and reliable. Whether you’re dealing with “ignition frustration” or worrying about a faint smell of gas, our licensed technicians are ready to help.

You must book a safety check if:

• Ignition Frustration: Your stove takes multiple attempts to light or won’t spark at all. This often points to faulty valves or thermocouples.
• Burner Blues: Your flames are yellow or orange instead of a vibrant blue. This indicates incomplete combustion and possible carbon monoxide risk.
• Inconsistent Temperatures: Defective sensors or thermostats can lead to overcooked or undercooked meals.
• Flaming Fiascos: You notice a “rotten egg” smell or hear a faint hissing sound near your appliances, which are critical signs of a gas leak.
• Rising Gas Bills: A sudden spike in usage often signals a hidden leak in your external gas lines or connectors.

Our 20+ Point Cooking Appliance Safety Audit

Our accredited gas technicians perform a comprehensive inspection of your entire cooking setup to ensure it meets current South Australian safety standards:

• Gas Line Integrity: We inspect all external gas lines and connectors for leakages using advanced detection tools.
• Ignition System Test: Checking the Pilot or Hot Surface Ignition (HSI) to ensure instant, safe lighting.
• Main Burner Service: Cleaning and inspecting the burner’s condition to ensure a clean, blue flame.
• Thermocouple Condition: Testing this vital safety device that shuts off gas if the flame goes out.
• Pressure Testing: Verifying burner pressure against manufacturer specifications for optimal efficiency.
• Thermostat Calibration: Checking all controls to ensure your oven and cooktop reach the correct temperatures.
• Soundness Test: Carrying out a pressure test on your entire pipework installation with the appliances turned off to confirm no hidden leaks exist.

Technical Secret: The Importance of a CO Alarm

While smoke alarms are a legal requirement, many Adelaide residents overlook the importance of a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm. Unlike gas leaks which you can often smell (thanks to the added “rotten egg” scent), CO is completely odorless and tasteless. We recommend installing an electrically integrated CO alarm near your kitchen to detect hazards before they become life-threatening.

Flexible Finance for Kitchen Safety

If your cooktop requires an urgent repair or you’ve decided to upgrade to a modern, high-efficiency model, we offer flexible payment plans to help manage the cost.

Our finance partners include:

• Brighte
• ParkerLane
• Humm
• Afterpay

We provide clear upfront quotations before any work begins. We also accept cash, cheque, bank transfers, and all major credit cards.