Gas Fitter Mackay: Connect With a Local Licensed Provider

Smell gas? Turn off appliances, avoid switches and flames, ventilate, and turn off the supply at the cylinder or meter if it is safe to do so. Contact your gas supplier or a licensed gasfitter. Call 000 if the smell continues or there is a fire.

Gas services you can enquire about

Gas appliance installation

Connecting a new cooktop, oven, fixed barbecue, dryer or bayonet point is regulated gas work. A licensed gasfitter checks that your supply can handle the new appliance, confirms that it is set up for LPG if that is what you use, runs or extends pipework where needed, tests for leaks and commissions the burners. Once the installation or alteration is finished, you should receive a gas system compliance certificate. If you are renovating a kitchen or building an outdoor entertaining area, raise the gas work early so it fits in with the cabinetry and electrical work. Read about gas appliance installation.

LPG gas bottle connection

Your LPG supplier normally delivers and swaps cylinders. The fixed setup is gas work for a licensed gasfitter: the cylinder position, the regulator, the automatic changeover valve and the pipework. That includes new cylinder bays, moving bottles, fixing regulators that hiss or drop pressure, and upgrading supply for bigger appliances such as continuous-flow hot water. Coastal salt air and wet-season storms make regular checks of brackets and fittings worthwhile in Mackay. Read about LPG gas bottle connection.

Gas hot water

Gas water heaters in the region are usually either continuous-flow units or storage tanks running on LPG. Replacing one involves gas work, which a gasfitter certifies, and plumbing work, which a plumber registers with the QBCC as notifiable work. Choosing between continuous flow and storage depends on household demand, where the unit sits and whether your cylinders and regulator can supply enough gas at peak times. This page explains common faults, replacement steps and simple maintenance. Read about gas hot water.

Gas leak detection

A rotten-egg smell, a hissing regulator or bottles emptying faster than usual can all point to a leak. LPG is heavier than air and can collect in low spots. A licensed gasfitter usually pressure tests the system, uses electronic detection to find the source, repairs the fault and retests. The guide also explains the soapy water check that Queensland recommends for householders, what renters should do, and when to call 000 instead of waiting for an appointment. Read about gas leak detection.

Gas compliance certificates

In Queensland, a gas system compliance certificate is issued to the owner when a gas installation or alteration is finished, and a copy goes to the network operator where one applies. Buyers, sellers, landlords and insurers often ask about these certificates. The guide explains what a certificate covers, how it differs from a defect notice, what it does not prove, and how to get an existing system inspected when no paperwork can be found. Read about gas compliance certificates.

Gas appliance servicing and repairs

Igniters that keep clicking, burners that will not stay lit, yellow flames, soot and gas smells are signs an appliance needs a licensed gasfitter. In Mackay that most often means cooktops, ovens, outdoor barbecues and patio heaters. Humidity, salt and storms wear out outdoor gear faster here. The guide covers what a service usually includes, common repairs, how often to book, and how to decide whether to repair or replace. Read about gas appliance servicing and repairs.

How the enquiry process works

1. Tell us what you need. Describe the job, your suburb, your gas supply type (cylinders, bulk tank or meter) and when you would like it done.
2. Your enquiry is passed on. With your consent, your details go to an independent local provider who services the Mackay area.
3. The provider contacts you. They confirm their licensing, scope, timing and price directly with you. Any agreement is between you and the provider.

Read more on how it works.

Questions people often ask before booking gas work

• Do I need a licensed gasfitter for a small job? In Queensland, yes for any gas work, including connecting a cooktop or replacing a regulator.
• Will I get paperwork? For installations and alterations, a gas system compliance certificate should be issued when the work is finished.
• Can my appliance run on LPG? Only if it is approved and set up for LPG. A gasfitter can confirm this.

More answers are on the FAQ page.

Areas

Enquiries are welcome from across the Mackay urban area and surrounding localities. See service areas for details and limits.

Send an enquiry

Request a connection with a local provider. Please do not use the form for emergencies.