The Flue Pro
Wood Heater Installation in Hobart
We provide complete wood heater servicing from installation to compliance certification, ensuring safer, more efficient heating for your home.
Expert Setup
Safe Wood Heater Installations Done Right
Getting a wood heater installed the wrong way can cause ongoing issues, from poor airflow and smoke problems to serious safety and compliance concerns. Here at The Flue Pro, we provide expert wood heater installations and re-flues throughout Hobart, Huntingfield, Kingborough and Southern Tasmania, making sure every system is set up properly from day one. Whether it is a new installation or an upgrade to an existing setup, we focus on safe, efficient results that meet current standards.
We work with both freestanding and inbuilt heaters, including retrofits where older systems need to be replaced or brought up to standard. Every installation follows AS/NZS 2918 requirements, covering key details like flue clearances, hearth dimensions and safe distances from surrounding materials. This ensures your heater runs efficiently while meeting all council and insurance expectations.
If you are planning a new installation or need a re-flue, call (03) 6239 3505 to speak with our team and get your project underway with confidence.
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What is involved in installing a wood heater?
Installing a wood heater involves more than just placing the unit in position. It includes setting up the flue system, ensuring correct clearances from walls and ceilings, installing a compliant hearth and confirming proper ventilation. The installation must meet Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 2918 to ensure the system is safe, efficient and legally compliant.
Do I need to replace my flue when installing a new wood heater?
In many cases, yes. Older flue systems may not meet current standards or may not be compatible with newer, more efficient heaters. Replacing the flue ensures proper performance, improves safety and helps avoid compliance issues. A professional assessment by The Flue Pro can determine whether a re-flue is necessary.
How do I know if my installation meets Australian Standards?
Compliance is confirmed by ensuring the installation meets AS/NZS 2918, which outlines requirements for clearances, flue systems and hearth construction. The Flue Pro can assess the setup and provide certification where required, giving confidence that the heater is safe and compliant.
Better Efficiency
Upgrade Performance With Re-Flues
Re-fluing is one of the most effective ways we improve both the safety and performance of your wood heater. Over time, we often see flue systems deteriorate, become inefficient or fall out of compliance with updated standards. By replacing or upgrading the flue, we restore proper airflow, reduce smoke issues and help your heater burn more cleanly and efficiently.
A correctly installed flue system also plays a major role in heat output. When we ensure airflow is balanced and unrestricted, your heater operates at its best, producing consistent warmth while using less wood. This not only improves comfort but can also help lower ongoing heating costs.
Whether you are upgrading an older system or installing a new one, we make sure the flue is designed and installed correctly. It is the difference between a heater that struggles and one that performs reliably for years.
