subject: If You Smell Gas Follow The Gillece Reviews Safety Guides [print this page] The best way to protect yourself is to learn all you can about natural gas. The more you know...the safer you and your family will be. Always use your nose. If you ever detect even a small amount of the odor of natural gas in the air, dont stayget away. Then, contact your natural gas provider. If you dont know that number, dial emergency services, 9-1-1.
Some important ways to detect small gas leak issues are to look for the blue flame. If pilot lights and burners have a steady, blue flame, they are operating correctly. (Decorative gas fire logs are the only exception. Their flame is usually yellow.)You should always haveall gas appliances, furnaces, vents, flues, chimneys and gas lines in your home or business inspected every year by qualified professionals.Keep the areas around your appliances and equipment clean and unblocked to allow for proper air flow.And always follow manufacturer instructions for the care and use of gas appliances and equipment.Make sure there is at least one working fire extinguisher in your home or business.
Neverlet small children play with or near natural gas appliances or pipes, even the knobs on the oven or cooktop. As an extra safety percaution consider only using knobs when you are cooking.Never use your stove or oven for anything other than cooking (for instance, to heat your home, under any circumstances. Never move or install a gas appliance or change the connectors in any way without professional assistance. Don't use a space heater UNTIL you are sure it has been vented properly. If using a vent-free heater, make sure the automatic cut-off switch is operational, test it first. Lastly always keep combustable materials and household chemicals away from gas appliances.
If you smell gas in your area right now- don't touch or turn off your computer. Leave the area now! Go to a safe place and call 911 to get help.
by: Layla Grace
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