So it’s now Raining! ⛈️

This is great, however, heavy rains can create issues with heating and air conditioning equipment and ductwork.

Issues that can arise with ducted heaters, space heaters, ac units and coolers include:

1. The humidity/moisture can settle on the electrical components of the Brivis, Stadt, Vulcan, Lennox, Omega, Carrier, and Rinnai ducted heating unit causing electrical arcing and may create a situation where the electrical components will fuse. This will be noticeable as your circuit breaker or earth leakage circuit will trip. If this occurs we recommend that you do not use your system, and call Nortan 1300 305 354 for assistance.
2. The heavy rain creates an uninhabitable environment for critters, lizards, geckos, possums, snakes and ants in your garden so they migrate into the warm dry Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic, and LG air conditioning condenser units, or Brivis, Stadt, Vulcan, Lennox, Omega, Carrier, or Rinnai ducted heating units and hydronic boilers. When this occurs in a gas ducted heater it will often block up the injectors on the gas furnace causing the system to make regular, loud banging noises. If this is occurring phone 1300 305 354 for service. When critters move into a reverse cycle air conditioner, the system will often trip the breaker or the residual current device (‘RCD’) as they can cause a short in the electrical components and wiring. If your system will not reset phone 1300 305 354 to arrange a service.

1. If your air conditioning unit was submerged, in floodwaters, it should be replaced. Contaminants may have been present in the floodwaters; you do want to breathe in chemicals or biological pollutants in conditioned air when your air conditioning system is turned back on. It is almost impossible to adequately decontaminate flooded ductwork, which is why replacement is necessary. We also recommend you replace the ductwork if your building has been flooded. Even if your cooling unit wasn’t submerged during flooding, it may be damp enough to harbour the growth of mould, again harming the quality of air delivered by the cooling system. Flooding or partial flooding of a system may mean it is unsafe and needs assessment – phone 1300 305 354.
2. Your gas appliance may not work properly. Water may condensate out of the gas in the gas mains. This water will then collect in low points around Melbourne restricting the gas pressure available to your gas appliances. You will be able to identify this as an issue if your gas cooktop flame surges and then dies down before surging again – this occurs as the gas bubbles through the water in the pipes. A similar issue will be associated with the moisture affecting the gas meter/regulator.If you are experiencing these types of issues, it is best to contact your local gas supply company for assistance.

The Nortan team is ready to assist you to ensure the safety and correct working of your heating and air conditioning equipment, both now and into the future. If you are unsure about the condition of your system, contact us today on 1300 305 354.