Posted on: 03. 28. 23
At Pro-Gas Services, our lives revolve around the benefits of natural gas. In fact, we’d bet dollars to donuts that your life also runs on this natural fuel. After all, 62 million homes in the United States use natural gas for heat alone!
While we all love the benefits of heat and comfort that natural gas brings our homes, we must remember that it can also be a resource that is dangerous when used improperly.
From gas leaks to fires, there are many ways natural gas can negatively affect your life. We’re here to help ensure you get the best from our favorite energy source.
Here’s a look at some of our top tips for using natural gas safely in your home.
Know the Signs that Something is Wrong
Signs of a gas leak aren’t always as prominent as a heavy smell in the air. Which is why over 400 people die every year from undetected carbon monoxide leaks.
Yes, a heavy smell of rotten eggs in or around your home is a clear sign that you may have a gas leak.
Other symptoms to look out for include dying plants, hissing sounds coming from your appliances, steadily rising gas bills, and signs of natural gas poisoning like severe headaches, memory loss, and lost of consciousness.
What to Do When You Find Signs of a Gas Leak
The moment you believe you have a gas leak get all people and animals out of your home. Strive to open as many windows as possible in the process.
Once you’ve evacuated your home, contact your local gas company and fire department for further help.
Watch the Kiddos Around Gas Appliances
Younger children love to twist knobs and press buttons. So, it’s no surprise that natural gas appliances can be a target for their curiosity. It’s essential that you keep all younger children away from natural gas stoves and heaters. In the process, take the time to teach them about natural gas safety, the signs of a problem and what they should do if they ever suspect a natural gas leak.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home
Installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home is an important safety precaution to help protect you and your family from the dangers of a natural gas leak.
You should have at least one carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home, ideally close to sleeping areas where people are most vulnerable to the effects of the gas.
Additionally, all carbon monoxide detectors should be tested regularly to ensure they’re working properly; a good rule of thumb is once every six months.
By installing these devices and checking them regularly, you can help ensure that any dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide will be detected before it becomes a problem for you or your loved ones.
How Do You Test a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Fortunately, testing your carbon monoxide detectors is a simple task. Your carbon monoxide detector will have a test button on the alarm. Hold this button down and listen out for a series of four beeps, followed by another four beeps for around 5 seconds.
Hearing the beeps? Your detector is protecting your home and is in working order!
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At Pro-Gas Services, we are here to help residential and commercial gas users get the most from their natural gas usage in the safest way possible.
Stay updated on further safety tips with us! And if you’re a natural gas facility manager that wants to work with the most effective and safe mining and fuel conditioning equipment, our Texas team is the one to have on your side.
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