Gas Abolishment Perth – Disconnecting Your Home From Natural Gas
Making the move away from gas simpler.
Planning to disconnect your home from natural gas?
We provide professional gasfitting services to help homeowners safely decommission existing gas installations around Ellenbrook and Perth’s northern and northeastern suburbs.
Whether you’re replacing gas hot water with an energy-efficient heat pump or removing your remaining gas appliances, we can help with the necessary plumbing and gasfitting work.
We can also explain the distinction between disconnecting gas appliances and arranging permanent removal of your gas connection through the relevant gas network and retailer.
What Is Gas Abolishment?
Gas abolishment is the process of permanently disconnecting a property from the natural gas network.
It’s commonly considered when homeowners replace their remaining gas appliances with electric alternatives and no longer require a gas supply.
However, disconnecting your appliances and permanently removing the gas connection are separate processes.
Disconnecting Your Gas Appliances
Before your home can operate without gas, existing gas appliances need to be safely disconnected or replaced.
This may involve:
- Disconnecting an existing gas storage or continuous-flow hot water system.
- Disconnecting redundant gas cooking or heating appliances.
- Safely isolating and decommissioning unused gas pipework.
- Completing the necessary gasfitting checks and documentation.
We can undertake suitable plumbing and gasfitting work associated with these changes.
Permanently Disconnecting the Gas Supply
Once natural gas is no longer required, you can arrange permanent disconnection from the gas network.
In Perth, this network work is carried out by ATCO.
Depending on your circumstances, you’ll need to make arrangements with your gas retailer and ATCO for meter removal and permanent disconnection.
These services are separate from the plumbing and gasfitting work we provide.
Do You Need Both?
Not necessarily.
If you’re replacing one gas appliance but keeping others, you generally only need the relevant appliance disconnected.
If you’re removing all gas appliances and no longer want a gas connection, permanent disconnection may be appropriate.
We can help you understand which plumbing and gasfitting work is required for your plans.
ATCO – Gas Meter Removal and Permanent Disconnection Information
How Does Gas Abolishment Work in Perth?
Moving away from natural gas involves a few practical steps. The process depends on your existing appliances and whether you intend to remove the gas connection permanently.
Step 1 — Plan Your Electric Replacements
Start by identifying the gas appliances you want to replace.
These may include:
- Gas storage or continuous-flow hot water systems
- Gas cooktops and ovens
- Gas room heaters
- Other connected gas appliances
Arrange suitable electric replacements before disconnecting appliances you still rely on.
If you’re replacing gas hot water, we can help you choose and install a suitable iStore heat pump system.
Step 2 — Disconnect Your Existing Gas Appliances
Once your replacement appliances are ready, a licensed gasfitter can disconnect the redundant gas appliances and safely isolate the associated pipework.
We undertake suitable gas disconnection and pipework decommissioning work.
Any electrical installation work must be completed by an appropriately licensed electrician.
Step 3 — Contact Your Gas Retailer
If you have an active gas account, contact your retailer to discuss closing it and arranging the necessary meter removal or deregistration.
Your retailer can explain any applicable fees and account requirements.
Closing a gas account does not automatically mean the property has been permanently disconnected from the gas network.
Step 4 — Arrange Gas Meter Removal Through Your Retailer
Once your gas appliances have been safely disconnected and you no longer require natural gas, contact your existing gas retailer.
Ask them to arrange gas meter removal and deregistration, and confirm the process for closing your account.
For most homeowners moving to an all-electric household, meter removal may be sufficient.
Permanent disconnection of the underground gas service is a separate process that can involve significantly higher costs.
Your gas retailer can advise on the appropriate arrangements and applicable charges.
Need Help Planning Your Gas Abolishment?
We can help with the plumbing and gasfitting aspects of your transition, including replacing gas hot water with a suitable heat pump system.
How We Can Help With Gas Abolishment
Moving away from gas often involves more than replacing an appliance. Existing gas connections need to be safely disconnected, and redundant pipework must be dealt with appropriately.
We provide licensed gasfitting and hot water services to help homeowners make the transition.
Gas Appliance Disconnection
We can safely disconnect redundant gas appliances, including:
- Gas storage and continuous-flow hot water systems
- Gas cooktops and ovens
- Gas room heaters
- Other suitable residential gas appliances
Where required, we isolate the associated gas pipework and complete the relevant safety checks.
Gas Pipework Decommissioning
When appliances are permanently removed, unused gas connections must be left safe.
We can isolate and cap redundant gas pipework, check the affected installation and complete the necessary gasfitting documentation.
The work required depends on your existing pipework and whether other gas appliances will remain connected.
Replacing Gas Hot Water With a Heat Pump
If you’re replacing your gas hot water system as part of home electrification, we can help with both the gas disconnection and the new hot water installation.
We primarily install iStore heat pump systems, offering an efficient electric alternative to traditional gas hot water.
We’ll assess your existing installation, household hot water requirements and the practical arrangements for the replacement.
What About Electrical Work and Gas Meter Removal?
Electrical appliance installation and electrical alterations must be completed by an appropriately licensed electrician.
Gas meter removal and account closure should be arranged through your gas retailer.
Our role is to complete the appropriate plumbing and gasfitting work and help make the hot water transition straightforward.
How Much Does Gas Abolishment Cost in Perth?
The cost of gas abolishment depends on your existing gas appliances, pipework and the work required to disconnect them safely.
There are three potential costs to consider.
1. Gas Appliance Disconnection and Pipework
A licensed gasfitter must safely disconnect redundant gas appliances and deal with any unused gas connections.
The cost depends on the number of appliances, accessibility and whether additional pipework alterations are required.
We can provide an estimate for the plumbing and gasfitting work once we understand your existing installation.
2. Replacement Electric Appliances
If you’re moving to an all-electric home, you’ll also need to allow for replacement appliances and any necessary electrical work.
For customers replacing gas hot water, we can supply and install a suitable iStore heat pump system.
Electrical upgrades and other electric appliance installations must be arranged with an appropriately licensed electrician.
3. Gas Meter Removal and Account Closure
When you no longer require natural gas, contact your existing gas retailer to arrange account closure and discuss meter removal and deregistration.
Your retailer can confirm the applicable charges.
For most homeowners moving away from gas, permanent disconnection of the underground service may not be necessary. That is a separate network service with substantially higher charges.
Can Gas Disconnection Be Combined With a Heat Pump Installation?
Yes. If we’re replacing your existing gas hot water system with an iStore heat pump, we can include the associated gasfitting work in the replacement installation where appropriate. Our Hot Water System Replacement Cost in Perth guide provides indicative installed prices for heat pumps and other replacement options.
This can help you compare upfront costs when planning your move away from gas.
If you’re also removing other gas appliances, let us know so we can assess the additional work.
Replacing Gas Hot Water With a Heat Pump
Your hot water system is an important consideration when moving away from natural gas.
If you’re planning gas abolishment, replacing your gas water heater with an electric heat pump may be a practical first step.
Why Consider a Heat Pump?
Heat pumps use electricity and heat from the surrounding air to produce hot water efficiently.
They can offer several advantages when transitioning away from gas:
- Energy efficiency: Heat pumps generally use considerably less electricity than conventional electric resistance water heaters.
- Solar compatibility: Suitable operating schedules can make use of electricity generated by your rooftop solar panels.
- Reduced gas reliance: Replacing gas hot water removes one of the reasons your home needs a gas connection.
- Long-term value: Lower potential running costs may help offset the higher initial installation cost.
Our Preferred Heat Pump: iStore
We primarily supply and install iStore heat pump hot water systems.
Depending on your household’s needs, we can recommend a suitable 180L or 270L model.
We assess your existing hot water installation, available space, household demand and electrical arrangements before recommending a replacement.
Combining Hot Water Replacement With Gas Disconnection
When replacing your gas hot water system with an iStore heat pump, we can undertake the associated plumbing and gasfitting work.
If you’re also removing other gas appliances, let us know when requesting an estimate.
We can assess the additional gas disconnection work and explain what needs to be arranged separately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gas Abolishment
Gas Abolishment Services Around Ellenbrook
Based in Ellenbrook, we provide gas appliance disconnection and associated gasfitting services across Perth’s northern and northeastern suburbs.
Our preferred service area includes Ellenbrook, Aveley, The Vines, Henley Brook, Brabham, Dayton, Caversham, Ballajura, Midland and surrounding communities.
We also consider suitable work in other northern suburbs, including areas around Wanneroo, Balcatta and Bullsbrook.
Whether you’re disconnecting your remaining gas appliances or replacing gas hot water with a heat pump, contact us to discuss your requirements.
Ready to Move Away From Gas?
Whether you’re disconnecting your remaining gas appliances or replacing gas hot water with an iStore heat pump, we can help with the plumbing and gasfitting work.
To request an estimate, tell us:
- Your suburb
- Which gas appliances you’re removing
- Whether any gas appliances will remain connected
- Whether you need a new heat pump hot water system
- When you’re planning to complete the work
Photos of your existing appliances and gas meter location can also help us understand the installation.