ALL GAS APPLIANCE SERVICE

We promote and encourage safety in all aspects of the workplace, particularly when dealing directly with matters related to gas and electricity. We also support safe work practices in all levels of maintenance of a gas appliance, for the safety of everyone directly or indirectly involved. (e.g. a large family with young children.) Special cautions and instructions are pointed out to promote a higher level of safety - A few steps of precaution go a long way.
Never attempt any repairs on gas or electrical appliances without the appropriate license. A good proffesional job doesn't always mean an expensive bill.

- Never store rags, mops, paper and other combustible near any gas appliance.

- Never store or use flammable products in the same room or near any gas or heat producing appliance. Flammable products include petrol, methylated spirits, kerosene, insecticides, turpentine, solvents, adhesives, varnish, spray-paints and other pressurised containers.

- Keep flammable products well away from gas appliances in approved, tightly closed containers and out of reach of children.

- Water heaters installed in garages must be elevated a minimum of 450mm above the floor.

- Lower water heater temperatures to prevent scalding accidents. Water temperatures (caused by gas and electric water heaters) above 70°c can cause severe burns or in extreme cases death. ring us asap if the heater is producing hotter than normal water.

- Feel the temperature of the water before bathing or showering. Do not leave kids unattended in the water.

- Read the manufacturer's appliance instructions for the correct temperature setting.

- Have a TEMPERING VALVE (Water temperature-limiting device) if you are concerned about scalding risks on children or elderly people. Check with your plumber for more advice.

- Check for the presence of yellow flames. Yellow flames indicate a diminished energy efficiency on your heater. It is consuming more gas than normal and releasing carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas, in the area. call us asap if you find yourself in this situation.

Know where your gas meter is. There is a master gas valve just before the meter that you should be able to turn off freely incase of an emergency. Contact your gas supplier if you are unable to do so. It may need regreasing or a valve replacement. (Generally this is a free service by the gas supplier, as the meter and the valve before it remain the property of the gas supplier)