vulcan ducted central heating

[gavlotic]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone could recommend someone who services & repairs ducted central heating in the Dandenong/Frankston area?
Would rather go through recommendations rather than just pick a name from yellow pages.
I have a vulcan gas unit in our roof, no normal pilot light, it's lit by mains electicity. The thing won't fire up - goes on for a few seconds and turns itself off.

Thanks.

Gav

[R8HSVHRT]

Sounds like the same problem we had with our valcan system we called valcan cost a bit more but fixed the problem first hand just a dirty sensor all the others said needs replacing etc etc they had no idea on the valcan unit

[bluess57]

Similar symptoms to the vulcan unit in my house.
Turned out to be the gas valve. Approx $450 to replace I'm afraid.

[gavlotic]

thanks for the replies so far guys.
Hopefully someone can recommend someone local to us otherwise I'll just ring a few from yellowpages - though will give vulcan a call and see how much they cost too.

cheers,

Gav

[Smitty]

just had my Vulcan system furnace checked and fixed (weekend but last)

ring Ken... K&P Heating 0418 144521 (in sth Frankston)
I found him prompt (next day service) and reasonable $


hth

[gavlotic]

thanks smitty. I'll give him a call 2moro :).

cheers,

Gav

[Jamster]

Just got a quote for my Brivis ducted gas heater. $820 to replace a gas valve. Got another quote from Brivis themselves, $425. Unbelievable hey!

Worst part is I have to pay the first mob a $150 service call fee. I actually don't want to pay the first mob at all, cause I'm pretty p1ssed, but legally, I don't think I have a leg to stand on. Even though I was severely over quoted.

[gavlotic]

sounds like how much they charge for call out fee will be the first thing i ask then.

thanks

Gav

[-Jay-]

i had troubles with my vulcan i spoke to a heating bloke at the pub and he said theres a panel at the end which has a red button in it, press that and it resets it.

so i did and it reset and all is fine.

Mine started then stopped then started then stopped, it just wouldnt fire up.
now it does.

[BennyMac]

Just built a house and used www.pactheatingandcooling.com.au/index.html

in Hallam

[SLIPZ]

Did you get your problem fixed?
If not I'll grab the Bonaire reps number from work.

[gavlotic]

Hey Slipz,

I got a guy comin out this arvo to check it out.
From talkin to him over the phone he recons it's either a flame sensor or circuit board. fingers crossed.
I'll post results tonight - hopefully he fixes it and i don't need to call someone else after.

Thanks.

Gav

[HSVREDSLED]

Sorry guys for the stupid question as I am from the Central Coast NSW.

Whats a heater?:hide:

[gavlotic]

Well guys got Ken from K&P heating to fix it today.
had to replace the fan and flame sensor.
Smitty thanks for his number.
Thanks everyone for your help.

cheers,

Gav

[QldKev]

Sorry guys for the stupid question as I am from the Central Coast NSW.

Whats a heater?:hide:

Up here in Qld we know what they are. Just let me google it first and I'll tell ya :flame:

Actually I may need one soon, my office has dropped to 24.7c @ 8:14pm.


QldKev

[Smitty]

Well guys got Ken from K&P heating to fix it today.
had to replace the fan and flame sensor.
Smitty thanks for his number.
Thanks everyone for your help.

cheers,

Gav

...sweet mate!
he did a good fixit job on mine so thought he could help...:)