The UK's biggest national gas safety event takes place between 11-17th September 2023! The industry will join together to share tips, information and messages that help to keep our nation safe from the dangers of gas.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Have a read of our article to keep you gas safe and aware!
1. Check for warning signs
Check for warning signs that could indicate that your gas appliances are not working properly. Signs might include yellow/ orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, error messages or unexpected noises from your boiler or dark and sooty stains around your gas appliance.
2. Check that you know the six main symptoms of CO poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that can kill quickly and without warning. You cannot see it, taste it or smell it.
The six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
All homes should have an audible carbon monoxide alarm installed. Alarms should be marked EN50291 and display the British Standards Kitemark. A carbon monoxide alarm should be treated as important as your fire alarms. Why not test yours is working properly this week?
3.Never DIY on gas appliances or block vents
DIY on gas appliances and blocking vents can cause an appliance to become unsafe. If you are worried about an appliance, Gardiner's Plumbing & Heating Ltd are here to help! You can contact us on:
telephone: 01732 321266
mobile: 07480611887
If you can smell gas or suspect a gas leak you must call Southern Gas Network on 0800 111999 immediately.
4. Have your annual gas safety check
Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants should be aware that this is their landlord's responsibility to arrange this.
You can check your engineer is Gas Safe Registered and qualified for the work that they are carrying out on GasSafeRegister.co.uk.
Here at Gardiner's Plumbing & Heating Ltd, we are hosting a discounted service offer for gas safety week. Please get in touch to book your gas safety check/ boiler service in for £60 +VAT between 11-17th September 2023.
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