Take a look at our few simple checks to keep you and your family gas safe.
Taking care of your gas appliances
If your home has gas appliances or fittings, you need to be aware of the risks of unsafe gas work and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (a highly poisonous and dangerous gas that you are unable to see, smell, or taste.)
By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home and your loved ones. Here are a few simple checks to keep you and your family safe.
Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered
It is a legal requirement that your engineer is Gas Safe registered to ensure any work carried out in your home is safe, legal and professional. You can find or check an engineer on the gas safe website.
Get your boiler serviced annually
Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants – make sure your landlord arranges this. Boiler services keep your heating system running safely and efficiently. Your annual boiler service can be booked with Worcester Bosch, or one of our Worcester Accredited Installers.
Check your gas appliances are working correctly
Regularly check you appliances are working correctly and only use them for their intended purpose. Warning signs may include lazy yellow /orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out and too much condensation in the room.
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause the following symptoms:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
- Nausea
- Loss of consciousness.
Tips to keep your friends and family safe
Find a local installer
Each heating system needs custom designing. Find and contact a Worcester Accredited Installer in your area to book a home visit.
After calculating the best system for your home and hot water requirements, your installer will then provide you with a free quote.