Reactive Blog #20 - Gas Safety

Gas Safety 

Gas safety is very important and needs to be taken very seriously if you think there may be a problem. So here are some top tips to help keep your home safe when using gas appliances.

Yearly Checks

Have your gas appliances checked at least once a year to make sure there are no leaks or problems with any of your appliances

Install an Alarm

An easy way to make sure there is not fatal leak or problem that may cause serious problems to anyone in the house is to have a carbon monoxide detector. They aren’t expensive, and they can save a life. Make sure an audible and loud carbon monoxide alarm is installed properly

Check the Flame

Another very easy way to tell if there is a problem with the gas is to turn the hob on and if the flames are not crisp and blue it could be a sign that there is something wrong. Usually, if something is not right the flame will be lazy and yellow.

Call Us for Help 

If you experience any of these problems please don’t hesitate to call us out to see if there is a serious problem, we are always willing to help.

Reactive Blog #10 - Common Hob Problems and Fixes

Common Hob Problems and Fixes

Having a problem with your hob can be a really worrying issue, especially if you have a gas hob. We have put together some tips that will help you with your problems.

Erratic Flames in the Gas Cooker

Your gas hobs should give off stable a blue flame. If the burner is operating correctly that is. If the flames from your gas cooker look yellow or uneven, or if the flames even look smaller than usual, this indicates that there is possible debris in the gas burners or the jets. To fix this situation you should really get a technician to remove the burner assembly and inspect for blockages around the jet and the burner head. They should then clean these parts thoroughly with water and remove the dirt from the area. Do not attempt to do this yourself with harsh chemicals or metal wire as you will make the problem worse and it will make it cost even more to fix.

Gas Leak From a Gas Hob

Installing a natural gas detector or a carbon monoxide detector is a great idea to keep your home safe. A slight smell of gas is common from gas cookers, but if the smell of gas is stronger than normal or you are suspicious of the smell, then it is likely you have a gas leak somewhere in the hob. You should open your windows and doors to let air in and turn off the gas hob. Do not turn on any lights or light a match if the smell of gas carries on in the kitchen as it could be fatal. Call for repair immediately and do not attempt to fix the problem yourself as the results can be dangerous.

Turning on an Electric Hob Trips the Electricity

If turning on your electric hob causes your electrics to trip out, you should unplug any other appliances on the same circuit and reset the fuse box. Turn on the cooker and try again. If the electrics trip out again, you may need to have a technician replace the hob as it may be faulty.

Still Having Trouble? 

If you are still having troubles you can ask one of us at Reactive for help at: http://www.reactiveinsurance.co.uk/about/#contactus