“Booked a pre-winter service on our old ducted heater. They did a carbon monoxide test, cleaned the burner and it fires up first go now.”
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Bundoora’s 70s and 80s brick-veneer homes near La Trobe run a lot of long-serving ducted gas heaters. FreshDuct services them the honest way — carbon monoxide test, burner and heat-exchanger check and a filter clean.
Original heater from when the estate was built? Book a service and CO test before winter.
Bundoora is a settled northern suburb that filled out with brick-veneer estates through the 1970s and 80s, near the La Trobe campus and the parklands. Ducted gas heating went into most of these homes when they were built, and a large share of those original systems is still in service today.
A heater fitted when a Bundoora estate was new has done a lot of winters, and it shows in the usual places — a dust-loaded filter, a worn thermocouple, a heat exchanger due for a proper look. We clean and tune the burner, replace the small worn parts, inspect the exchanger and run a carbon monoxide test so an original Bundoora heater keeps going safely.
The things we check first on a Bundoora ducted gas heater — based on the local homes, systems and conditions.
Many Bundoora heaters date to when the estate was built. We service them honestly, inspect the exchanger and tell you plainly when a unit is genuinely near its end.
Older Bundoora units often drop out on a worn thermocouple or tired igniter. We test and replace these small parts so the burner lights and stays lit through winter.
A heater running for thirty-odd years needs a careful safety check. Every Bundoora service includes a heat-exchanger inspection and a carbon monoxide spillage test.
Real photos from FreshDuct ducted gas heater service, carbon monoxide testing and duct work. We document every service with clear before-and-after photos.



One local team for the whole system — from an annual ducted heater service and carbon monoxide test to duct cleaning, cooling and split systems.

A full annual service and tune of your ducted gas heater — burner, heat exchanger, thermostat and airflow all checked.
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A negative-pressure CO spillage test on the gas heater — the critical safety check for a cracked or corroded heat exchanger.
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Cleaning the ducts and vents that carry warm air through your home for cleaner, healthier heating.
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Return-air filter, supply vents and airflow checked so the heater runs efficiently and warms every room evenly.
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Servicing the evaporative cooler that often shares your home’s ductwork, ready for summer.
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Cleaning and sanitising wall-mounted split systems for cleaner, more efficient heating and cooling.
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A Bundoora ducted heater fitted when the estate was new is often still worth keeping if it is serviced properly. We clean the burner, replace worn ignition parts, inspect the heat exchanger and run a carbon monoxide test before signing it off.
The common Bundoora call-outs are a heater that will not stay lit or one slow to warm the far rooms. We fix the small ignition faults, clear the filter and airflow, and give an honest view on how many winters the unit realistically has left.
FreshDuct services ducted gas heaters across Bundoora and Kingsbury 7 days a week, and we work nearby in Preston, Reservoir, Greensborough and Coburg, so a Bundoora job fits into our run.
From the estate streets near La Trobe to the family homes towards the parklands, we can usually offer a prompt autumn service and prioritise a heater that keeps dropping out before winter.
A thorough, documented annual service — every component checked and a carbon monoxide test done before the cold sets in.
We check the whole ducted gas heater — burner, heat exchanger, gas valve, thermocouple, ignition and wiring.
A negative-pressure CO spillage test to make sure the heat exchanger is sound and nothing is venting into your home.
Burner, injectors and ignition cleaned and adjusted so the heater lights reliably and burns cleanly.
Return-air filter and supply vents checked and cleared so warm air flows freely to every room.
Thermostat, sensors and controls tested so the heater cycles correctly and holds the temperature you set.
A clear service report with photos and honest advice on whether to service or replace.
Verified 5-star reviews from across FreshDuct’s heating, cooling and duct services.
“Booked a pre-winter service on our old ducted heater. They did a carbon monoxide test, cleaned the burner and it fires up first go now.”
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“Turned up on time, showed me the heat exchanger and explained the CO test properly. No scare tactics, just honest advice.”
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“Our floor-ducted heater was noisy and slow to warm up. FreshDuct serviced it, replaced the filter and it heats the whole house again.”
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“Great communication and a tidy job. They checked the thermostat and airflow and sorted a room that was never getting warm.”
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“Honest team — they told me the unit was worth servicing rather than replacing and saved me a lot of money.”
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“Quick, professional and clean. The report and photos showed exactly what they checked on the gas heater.”
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Often, yes. Many Bundoora estate heaters are mechanically sound and just need the burner cleaned, a worn ignition part replaced and the airflow cleared. We assess it honestly, CO-test it, and only recommend replacement if the heat exchanger has genuinely failed.
Yes. On older Bundoora heaters a dropped pilot is usually a worn thermocouple or dirty ignition assembly. We test and replace those parts, clean the burner and confirm the heater lights and stays lit, then run a carbon monoxide test.
Yes. FreshDuct services, tunes and carbon-monoxide tests ducted gas heaters across Bundoora and the surrounding northern suburbs, 7 days a week. Call 04 3191 8137 or request a free quote.
A standard annual service and carbon monoxide test is a fixed, affordable price; the cost only changes if the heater needs a part such as a thermocouple, igniter, filter or fan component — and we quote those clearly before we fit anything. Call 04 3191 8137 for pricing.
Every two years at a minimum, and ideally once a year before winter. An annual service in autumn means the burner, heat exchanger and controls are checked and a carbon monoxide test is done before you rely on the heater through the cold months.
Yes. Every ducted gas heater service we do includes a carbon monoxide safety check — we test for CO spillage and inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, because a faulty exchanger can leak carbon monoxide into the home. It is the single most important reason to service a gas heater.
Annual service and tune, carbon monoxide safety test, burner & heat-exchanger check, filter and airflow — a clean, documented service with photo proof. Available 7 days.
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