When Did You Last Have Your Gas Appliances Checked?

When was the last time you had your gas appliances checked?

When Did You Last Have Your Gas Appliances Checked?

This article will guide you as to why it’s critical that you get your gas appliances checked every year. You can even sign up to the Gas Safe Register’s free reminder service which will send you an e-mail or text when it’s time to get your appliances checked and you are free to use any Gas Safe registered engineer you choose. Find out more at https://www.staygassafe.co.uk

Boiler Safety Tips

Did you know 1 in 9 Boilers inspected by Gas Safe Register is unsafe?

• Check for any warning signs that indicate your gas boiler is not working correctly. These can be;- staining on or around your central heating boiler, the pilot light keeps going out or more than usual condensation in the room.
• Check flue outlets are unobstructed; never try to block draughts. If you can’t see part of the flue or all of the flue, get inspection hatches fitted immediately.
• Have it gas safety checked every year and serviced as part of the manufacturer’s instructions.

Remember always to use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix and service your gas boiler.

Gas Cooker Safety Tips

Did you know 1 in 11 cookers inspected by Gas Safe Register are unsafe?

• Check for signs that indicate your gas cooker is not working correctly, such as lazy yellow flames instead of crisp blue ones or hot spots appearing on your grill mesh resulting in uneven flames.
• Never use a gas cooker to heat a room.
• Have your gas cooker safety checked every year and services as per the manufacturer’s

Remember always to use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix and service your cooker.

Gas Fire SafetyTips

Did you know half of all gas fires inspected by Gas Safe Register are unsafe!

• Check for any warning signs that indicate your gas fire is not working correctly, such asg. black marks or strange stains on or around the fire or condensation in the room when the fire is on.
• Have your chimney checked for blockages (such as a birds nest), that stops fumes escaping. Do this every year regardless of how often you use it.
• Have your gas fire safety checked every year and serviced as per the manufacturers

Remember always to use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix and service your gas fire.

For more help and advice on having your gas appliances checked, call one of our team on a local number below:-

Newton Le Willows Central Heating Engineers 01925 394260
Wigan Central Heating Engineers 01942 417220
Warrington Central Heating Engineers 01925 394260
St Helens Central Heating Engineers 01744 776140