Common mistakes in using gas appliances

Gas equipment is a high-risk tool that, if improperly operated, can bring disaster to the home. You need to know how to handle the gas stove, and when to call special services. What mistakes are most often made when using gas appliances?

Ignoring everyday maintenance

Residents are responsible for the safety and integrity of gas stoves in the apartment. There are a few simple things that are often not followed. The gas stove should not touch electrical appliances, and its hose should not be twisted.

Often, residents of houses with gas boilers installed forget to monitor the condition of the chimney and ventilation, which must remain clean. It is also often forgotten to check the chimney draft before turning on the gas boiler. The most dangerous mistake can be forgetfulness: after using a gas device, it is extremely important to close the gas supply valves on the devices and on the pipe.

Longer Use

Gas services say that the period of use of gas appliances in everyday life can not be more than 12 years. Usually, the operating time is indicated in the product data sheet. Often this requirement is violated, for people stoves have been standing in the kitchen for decades. This is dangerous because the parts wear out, and the risk of explosion or leakage increases every year.

Self-installation of gas equipment

This problem is most common in private homes, when people try to save on the call of gas services and install a boiler on their own. If the equipment is not correctly connected to the gas pipe, a gas leak may result, and then an explosion.

Violation of rules established by gas services

Often people violate one of the rules that is regulated by the gas service or the law:

• You can not repair gas appliances yourself, as well as touch the shutoff valves;
• Independently disconnect or connect the plates;
• If there is no draft in the chimney, use a gas boiler with closed windows and ventilation hatches;
• Redevelop the premises in which the gas equipment is located. Without coordination with special services;
• Use broken gas stoves or boilers;
• Leave the gas stove unattended or leave home if the equipment does not require this;
• If there is a violation of the density of the masonry chimneys and plasters, use gas.