Gas Safety Engineer in Wigan, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool and St Helens

Gas Safety Engineer – Important Tips

If you smell gas:

– Call the National Grid on 0800 111 999 to make property safe.

– Do not switch on lights or any turn any electrical items on or off.

– Do not smoke or use any open flames.

– Turn off gas appliances.

– Turn off gas supply to property.

– Open doors & windows for proper ventilation.

– Call JM Plumbing & Heating Services in Skelmersdale to locate & repair the source of your gas leak.

JM Plumbing & Heating Services can help keep you and your family gas safe & protected from the dangers of carbon monoxide with an affordable annual boiler service. To take your safety one step further, we can include a home owner gas safety inspection.

Carbon Monoxide –What It Is and Where It Comes From

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that is odourless, colourless and tasteless, hence the name “The Silent Killer”. Carbon monoxide is produced as a by product of incomplete combustion when any fossil fuel is burnt including natural gas, LPG & oil.

Gas Safety Engineer – What to look out for

In order to protect yourself and save your life from carbon monoxide poisoning, it’s imperative that you know the symptoms of CO poisoning. The symptoms include:

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Flu like symptoms

• Tiredness

• Breathlessness

• Loss of consciousness

What to Do If You Suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

– It is very important to get fresh air immediately. Open doors & windows, turn off gas appliances & leave the house.

– Call National Grid on 0800 111 999 to make property safe.

– See a doctor or visit hospital immediately, letting them know carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected.

– Call JM Plumbing & Heating Services to inspect all gas appliances & flues using Telegan gas monitoring systems. We can also fit a carbon monoxide alarm for that extra peace of mind.