Gas Leaks and Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can cause severe health risks.

We would always recommend you have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted and battery alarms can cost as little as £20

Warning signs include:
Sooting or yellow / brown staining on or around your applianceExcessive condensation in the room where the appliance is installedLazy yellow / orange coloured flamesPilot light frequently blowing outUnserviced appliances.Poor ventilation, check enough fresh air can get into the room and you don't have blocked vents, chimneys and flues.

Many household appliances are supplied by gas and they can occasionally leak. If your home does suffer a gas leak you should be able to smell it first but if you don't and you start to have dizziness, fatigue, nausea, headaches and irregular breathing when you are inside but not outside it may be because of a gas leak, seek medical attention or call NHS direct for advice.

CALL 0900 111 999 open 365 days 24 hours a dayDON'T create a flame and put out any naked flames.DON'T smoke DON'T attempt to repair or fix the suspected leakDON'T operate electrical switches.OPEN doors and windows to ventilate the area.KEEP people away from the area.TURN OFF the gas at the control valve.

Sources: hse and the national grid and gas safe guide

Safety

Warning signs include: