07/05/2026
Gas Ducted Heating Is Still Viable — Here's the Proof
There's been a lot of noise over the past few years telling Victorian homeowners and businesses to ditch gas and move on. So it might surprise you to hear that the Victorian State Government has just approved a new gas drilling project — a significant backflip from its own anti-gas stance.
Why? Because gas is still essential to keeping Victoria's warm
The Grattan Institute's Energy and Climate Change Program Director, Alison Reeve, confirmed the move is good for Victoria's energy security — particularly during peak demand periods when the grid is under pressure. In other words, when it's cold, and everyone needs heating, gas is still the reliable backstop.
Don't let the rhetoric fool you!!
If you've been told your gas ducted heater is on borrowed time, or that you need to rip it out and replace it with a heat pump, take a breath. The Government's own actions tell a different story. They're not shutting gas down — they're drilling for more of it.
A well-maintained gas ducted heating system is still one of the most cost-effective and reliable ways to heat a home in Melbourne.
Properly serviced, these systems run efficiently for many years and keep occupants comfortable through our coldest winters.
Our advice: maintain what you have
Rather than making expensive decisions based on political headlines, the smarter move is to keep your existing system in peak condition.
Regular servicing means better efficiency, lower running costs, and fewer breakdowns when you need heat the most.
At Dynamic Heating and Cooling, we've been servicing and maintaining gas heating systems since 1998. We know these systems inside out — and we'll keep yours running at its best.
Visit dynamicservices.com.au to book a service.
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