Why Should I Hire a Gas Plumber?

Whether you’re in the midst of renovating or just need a quick repair or installation, you may be tempted to save yourself a bit of cash and use an unqualified gas fitter – after all, how hard can it be? Whilst we all like to save money, there are a host of reasons why you should hire a gas plumber.

Gas is one of the most reliable means of bringing energy to your home, be it for cooking, heating the water for a long hot shower, or lighting up the barbecue.

Gas can also be one of the most lethal energy sources, which is why it is essential that any gas pipes or appliances are fitted by a qualified, professional gas fitter.



If an appliance or pipes are not correctly installed, then leaks can occur. When gas leaks, it mixes with the air and can become flammable.

Any electrical spark, from something like turning on a light switch, can cause the gas to ignite or explode.

Even if the gas does not ignite, any gas leak puts people and animals at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning. This type of poisoning is silent, and almost symptom-free until it’s too late.

If you experience a headache, listlessness or brain fog then there may be a faulty appliance in your home – and a gas plumber is the one to help fix it.

You may be thinking that you’re going to give gas a wide berth, but don’t worry, the benefits far outweigh the risks and as long as you hire a professional gas fitter like TJM Plumbing to install your hot water and cooking appliances, the risk is minimal.

TJM have all the necessary training and certifications to work with gas, so you can be sure your property and people will be safe.

If you’ve got any issue with any part of your gas supply, whether it’s the pipes, or your barbie suddenly stops working (usually on the day of a big family get together), you need to get the problems sorted safely and quickly.

This speed and efficiency is a key reason why you should hire a professional gas fitter. A fully certified gas fitter will be able to identify the problem and will have all the necessary tools to hand.

They'll also have the know-how to get things fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

A professional gas fitter will always seek to go the extra mile to make sure their customers understand their appliances, hot water systems or pipework.

They’ll make sure you know how to use everything properly, and what to do if there’s an emergency.



Our team at TJM will give you insight into how to keep your system running at its best, and what kind of ongoing maintenance, such as repressurising the water boiler, you can undertake yourself.

If you need services from a gas fitter, always choose a trusted professional. TJM Plumbing are plumbing and gas specialists in Lismore, serving a wide area including Ballina, Nimbin, Alstonville, Kyogle, Goonellabah and Casino. Get in touch if you’re looking for reliable gas fitter services from experienced professionals.