Gas Safety Tips
Clifton’s of Wrexham are committed to safety in the home and so we have written these gas safety tips for your information.
- ALL GAS APPLIANCES NEED REGULAR MAINTENANCE
- ALL GAS APPLIANCES IN RENTED ACCOMMODATION MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL SERVICE WITH A LANDLORDS CERIFICATE ISSUED.
- Only allow a GAS SAFE REGISTERED ENGINEER carry out gas installations of servicing.
Gas Central Heating Safety
- Have your boiler serviced annually.
- Is the timer / programmer set correctly?
- Fit thermostatic radiator valves in all rooms to allow you to control temperatures – don’t heat up rooms unnecessarily.
- Ensure all pipe are lagged / insulated correctly.
- Older boilers can be inefficient – modern combination or condensing boilers are much more energy efficient.
General Gas Safety Tips
If you believe you can smell gas;
- Turn the gas supply off immediately at the meter.
- Extinguish all sources of ignition.
- Do not smoke.
- Do not operate electrical light or power switches.
- If necessary, ventilate the building by opening a window or door.
- Ensure access to premises can be made.
- Report the gas escape to Transco on 0800 111 999
- Call Clifton’s of Wrexham 01978 263900 to rectify the problem.