Gas appliance safety tips - 3.05.11

  • Ensure all appliances are regularly serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines
  • Before turning on a gas burner, light the match or press the ignition button. If the burner will not light, turn off the gas and wait for the gas smell to clear before trying again.
  • Take care with your gas appliances. Do not leave clothes, papers or any flammable material near burners.
  • Always ensure any permanent ventilation openings are not blocked.
  • Do not operate natural gas appliances on any other type of gas. Operating an appliance on the wrong type of gas can be extremely hazardous.
  • Do not tamper with safety valves or similar fittings on your appliances. Do not use force to open taps.
  • Keep a gas oven and hot plates clean do not allow fat and burned food to build up.
  • Turn gas heaters off when you leave the house or go to sleep.
  • If your heater is not working properly or the flue is not removing all pollutants, the level of combustion products in your home can become too high, and you can become tired or short of breath. You may develop headaches, dizziness, nausea and weakness. You could also become sleepy and/or confused. If you suspect your heater may be causing these symptoms, turn it off and call a licensed gasfitter.
  • Check the appearance of radiant heaters when in operation. A visible flame beyond the immediate surface of the tile could indicate the appliance is faulty and that carbon monoxide is being emitted.
  • Care should be taken using older gas-fired or poorly serviced appliances. If you smell an acrid odour, immediately shut off the appliance and vacate the room. The odour could indicate the presence of poisonous gases, including carbon monoxide.
  • Do not turn the gas up to full before igniting it
  • Pilot lights and main burners should produce a blue flame. Call the manufacturer or a licensed gas fitter if the flame is yellow or red

It is always better to be safe than sorry so if you are unsure contact the Team at Fresh Living Group for immediate assistance on 1300 373 745 We service gas space heaters, wall furnaces, central heaters, gas log fires, hot water services, ovens and cooktops.