Safe gas use starts with noticing the signs.
Simple, responsible guidance for kitchen gas. This page does not cover DIY repairs: gas faults should always be handled by a qualified technician.
If you smell gas right nowSigns your gas setup needs attention
Smell of gas
Even a faint smell that comes and goes. Treat it seriously and follow the steps below.
Yellow or orange flame
A healthy gas flame is mostly blue. Yellow, smoky flames point to a problem with burning.
Hissing sound
A hiss near the cylinder, regulator or hose when the stove is off is a warning sign.
Hard or cracked hose
Rubber hoses age. A stiff, cracked or bulging hose should be replaced by a professional.
Soot on vessels or walls
Black marks suggest incomplete burning that needs a check.
Cylinder emptying faster
Using more gas than usual can sometimes point to a slow leak.
Gas safety starts before there's a problem.
Every connection between your cylinder and your burner is a point to check. Regular attention keeps small issues small.
- Check
Notice the early signs: a yellow flame, a faint smell, a hose that has gone hard.
- Inspect
Have the hose, regulator, joints and valves inspected, especially after moving or renovating.
- Maintain
Service stoves and hobs regularly so burners and controls keep working as designed.
- Repair professionally
Gas faults are not DIY work. Leave repairs to a qualified technician.
If you smell gas
- Do not switch any lights or electrical appliances on or off.
- Do not light a match, lighter or stove.
- Turn off the cylinder valve and the stove knobs if it is safe to reach them.
- Open doors and windows, and get everyone out of the area.
- From outside, call your LPG distributor's emergency service (LPG emergency helpline: 1906).
- Have the system checked by a professional before using gas again.
Why gas repairs aren't DIY work
A gas appliance can look like it is working while a joint, valve or hose is slowly leaking. Tightening, sealing or replacing gas parts without the right tools and checks can make a small problem worse.
Regular servicing, an inspection after moving or renovating, and replacing ageing hoses are the simplest ways to keep a kitchen gas setup safe.
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