Are you familiar with the safety precautions for the natural
gas in your new home? If not, GasGeorgia has some
safety tips to give you a
helping hand in understanding natural gas and how to keep your family safe in
case of an emergency.
safety tips to give you a
helping hand in understanding natural gas and how to keep your family safe in
case of an emergency.- Smell Gas — The smell of natural gas smells like rotten eggs. If the smell inside your home is strong, have everyone exit the house immediately. Open door and windows on the way out only if you can. Do not use anything like a home phone, light switches, flashlight, computer or any other item that might cause a spark. If the odor is faint then check your stove burners and pilot light.
- Gas Appliances — Keep anything flammable away from gas appliances at all times.
- Blue Color — Burning natural gas should have a blue color. Another color could signify improper venting.
- Landscaping — Make sure to call your local gas company before you begin digging anywhere on your property to ensure you won’t hit a natural gas line.
- Gas Appliances — All gas appliances should have proper air circulation at all times.
- Keeping Warm in the Winter — Do not use natural gas appliances likes stoves to keep warm during a cold snap.
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