Afzal Abrar
Gas Engineer
Hi To All Seniors..
I'm Posting This Thread .. as I was Reading This on Gas Safe Website and it really confused me. I Usually while doing LandLords checks Take Gas Fire Out and Check the Smoke Test and Spillage test even though its Proper Blue Crispy flame..
Am I doing Over work or Doing Right ? as its gas checks not servicing.The Following Copy and Paste May help more to understand my question.I hope to get an Advise ..A Big Thank in Advance..
Regards
Ibby[h=2]Gas appliances that are left unchecked could be dangerous and leaking carbon monoxide[/h]All of your gas appliances, including your gas boiler, gas cooker and gas fire should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly according to manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer you could be putting you and your family at risk and in possible danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
[h=3]What is a gas safety check?[/h]A gas safety check involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas appliances. They will check the appliance is working correctly and will check the following four areas:
[h=3]Are you entitled to a free gas safety check?[/h]Your gas supplier may be able to provide you with a free of charge gas safety check upon request. A free gas safety check may apply to home owners on means tested benefits who:
[h=3]What is a service?[/h]Whilst a gas safety check assesses the basic safety of a gas appliance a service will consist of a full check of a gas appliance and the engineer is likely to take the appliance apart to inspect it. The engineer will assess the physical condition of the appliance, installation pipework, air vents and any flues for deterioration. They will carry out performance tests and take any necessary remedial action.
Appliances should be serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Servicing your gas appliances regularly will make sure they are safe to use. It will also maintain your appliances efficiency and performance.
[h=3]Signs that your appliances need servicing?[/h]Gas appliances should be serviced regularly but if you notice any of the warning signs below you should arrange for a Gas Safe registered engineer to service your appliance as soon as possible:
I'm Posting This Thread .. as I was Reading This on Gas Safe Website and it really confused me. I Usually while doing LandLords checks Take Gas Fire Out and Check the Smoke Test and Spillage test even though its Proper Blue Crispy flame..
Am I doing Over work or Doing Right ? as its gas checks not servicing.The Following Copy and Paste May help more to understand my question.I hope to get an Advise ..A Big Thank in Advance..
Regards
Ibby[h=2]Gas appliances that are left unchecked could be dangerous and leaking carbon monoxide[/h]All of your gas appliances, including your gas boiler, gas cooker and gas fire should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly according to manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer you could be putting you and your family at risk and in possible danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
[h=3]What is a gas safety check?[/h]A gas safety check involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas appliances. They will check the appliance is working correctly and will check the following four areas:
- Gas appliances are on the right setting and burning correctly with the correct operating pressure
- Harmful gases are being removed from the appliance safely to the air outside
- That any ventilation routes are clear and working properly
- All the safety devices are working
[h=3]Are you entitled to a free gas safety check?[/h]Your gas supplier may be able to provide you with a free of charge gas safety check upon request. A free gas safety check may apply to home owners on means tested benefits who:
- Are of pensionable age, disabled or chronically sick and either live alone or with others who are all of pensionable age, disabled, chronically sick or under 18
- Are living with others where at least one is under 5 years old
- Have not had a gas safety check carried out at the premises in the last 12 months
- Do not occupy premises where a landlord is responsible for arranging a check under regulations made under the Health and Safety at Work Act
[h=3]What is a service?[/h]Whilst a gas safety check assesses the basic safety of a gas appliance a service will consist of a full check of a gas appliance and the engineer is likely to take the appliance apart to inspect it. The engineer will assess the physical condition of the appliance, installation pipework, air vents and any flues for deterioration. They will carry out performance tests and take any necessary remedial action.
Appliances should be serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Servicing your gas appliances regularly will make sure they are safe to use. It will also maintain your appliances efficiency and performance.
[h=3]Signs that your appliances need servicing?[/h]Gas appliances should be serviced regularly but if you notice any of the warning signs below you should arrange for a Gas Safe registered engineer to service your appliance as soon as possible:
- Your gas appliance is not working properly
- Your appliance is burning with a lazy yellow flame instead of a crisp blue flame
- You can see black marks or stains on or around your gas appliances
- The pilot light keeps going out
- There is increased condensation in the room
