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This section of the website aims to provide visitors with answers to questions you may have about unflued heaters.
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What is an unflued gas heater?
As the name suggests, an unflued gas heater is a heating device without a flue. For examples of unflued products please visit a manufacturers websites by following this link.click here.
Should consumers be worried about emissions from unflued gas heaters?
Consumers should rely on common sense and have no need for concern about emissions from unflued gas heaters.
Australian heater emission standards are the most stringent in the world. All AGA certified products are safe and comply with the Australian Standards emission guidelines. In fact, there are a number of unflued products in which the emission levels are substantially lower than the Australian Standard.
Unflued gas heaters produce very low levels of emissions into the home, but this may affect some people with certain allergies1. If so, a flued heater should be considered.
1 Government of Western Australia: Sustainable Energy Development
Office:
http://www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/portable.asp
How are unflued gas heater emissions measured?
They are measured according to the strict Methods of Test in the Australian Standard. All products must comply with the AS4553 Gas Space Heating Appliances. For further information visit: www.standards.org.au
Who’s responsible for measuring these emissions?
The Australian Gas Association has a certification process. For further information visit: www.gas.asn.au
How can consumers ensure unflued gas heaters are safe?
Just follow the owner’s manual when installing and operating an unflued heater. Check the Australian Gas Associations’ certification badge is on the heater. Key steps to adopt are ensuring appropriate ventilation when operating your heater and regular servicing.
Can GAHSCA guarantee unflued gas heaters are safe?
Yes. All AGA certified products are safe and comply with the Australian Standards emission guidelines. In fact, there are a number of unflued products in which the emission levels are substantially lower than the Australian Standard.
Should I still use my unflued gas heater if I suffer from asthma?
All consumers who suffer from pre-existing respiratory conditions should consider the use of an unflued gas heater on a case-by-case basis.
Unflued gas heaters produce very low levels of emissions into the home, but this may affect some people with certain allergies1. If so, a flued heater should be considered.
1Government of Western Australia: Sustainable Energy Development Office: http://www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/portable.asp
Where can I find out more information on unflued gas heaters?
GAHSCA will be using this website and http://www.gamaa.asn.au as the key information hubs for background on unflued gas heaters. For regular news and updates, we encourage you to: