KB Heating & Plumbing repairs gas cookers, hobs, gas fires and other domestic gas appliances across Cardiff, Penarth, Caerphilly and the Vale of Glamorgan. KB Heating & Plumbing is Gas Safe registered (registration number 516445), based at 13 Wyfan Place, Cardiff CF14 3DT, with 20 years of trade experience. Same-day repairs are available for most faults. Call 07812 510121.
Gas appliances KB Heating & Plumbing repairs
- Gas cookers and range cookers, including ovens that will not light or hold temperature.
- Gas hobs with burners that will not ignite, keep going out or burn unevenly.
- Gas fires, including older fires in the period homes of Pontcanna, Canton and Roath.
- Gas pipework and isolation valves that serve an appliance.
For boilers, see boiler repair in Cardiff. For new appliances, see gas cooker installation and gas hob installation.
Signs a gas appliance needs repair
- The appliance will not light, or the ignition clicks without lighting.
- The flame burns yellow or orange instead of a crisp blue.
- Burners that light and then go out.
- Soot or dark staining around a gas fire or cooker.
- A carbon monoxide alarm going off.
- A smell of gas near the appliance.
A yellow or orange flame, soot marks, or a carbon monoxide alarm can mean the appliance is burning badly and producing carbon monoxide, which you cannot see or smell. Stop using it until it has been checked.
If you smell gas
Do not use the appliance or any electrical switches. Open doors and windows, turn off the gas at the meter if it is safe to do so, leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999. Once the emergency service has made the supply safe, KB Heating & Plumbing can find and repair the fault. See gas leak detection in Cardiff.
How KB Heating & Plumbing repairs a gas appliance
Every repair starts with a safety check of the appliance and its gas supply. Once the appliance is confirmed safe to work on, the engineer diagnoses the fault, which usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. Common causes are a failed thermocouple or flame failure device, a blocked burner, a faulty gas valve, worn ignition parts, or a flue problem on a gas fire.
Common spares are carried in the van, so many repairs are finished on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered, you get a clear timescale and a return visit is booked. Every appliance is tested before KB Heating & Plumbing leaves. If an appliance is unsafe and cannot be repaired, the engineer will explain why and make it safe.
Gas appliance repair cost in Cardiff
The cost depends on the appliance, the fault and the part needed. You get a diagnosis and a fixed quote before any repair starts, with no hourly rate and no hidden charges.
Gas appliance repair FAQs
Can I repair a gas appliance myself?
No. In the UK, work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. You can check KB Heating & Plumbing’s registration, number 516445, on the Gas Safe Register.
Is it worth repairing an old gas fire?
Often, yes. Many faults on older fires are a thermocouple, a valve or a blocked flue. If the fire is past safe repair, the engineer will tell you before any money is spent. See gas fire servicing.
Do landlords need appliances checked every year?
Yes. Landlords must have every gas appliance in a let property checked each year and keep a gas safety record. See gas safety certificates in Cardiff.