General Safety Tips
You can count on gas appliances to provide many years of safe, economical service if you follow a few simple guidelines:
- Purchase only appliances approved by recognized testing centers to ensure they meet national safety standards.
- Have your gas appliances installed and maintained by qualified service provider. Check this list of providers.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the label for the lighting and operation of each appliance.
- Use a gas appliance only for its intended purpose. For example, an oven should not be used to heat a room.
- Keep papers, clothing, curtains, flammable liquids and other combustibles away from open flames.
- Have qualified service provider remove dirt, dust or lint from burners.
- Make sure the gas flame in your appliance burns bright blue, not a dull yellow-orange.
- Never use an appliance that is operating improperly. Have it serviced by a qualifed service provider.
- Have at least one approved fire extinguisher in your home. Remember: baking soda, salt or even a large pot lid may be used to extinguish a grease fire from the stove.
Remember, call 1-877 TECO PGS (1-877-832-6747) if you smell gas.
