If you have gas heating appliances it is particularly important that you have these checked.

It is a legal requirement for landlords, such as Broadacres, to check gas appliances every 12 months. This is because faulty gas appliances can become dangerous and give off carbon monoxide fumes if they are not maintained correctly.

You cannot see, taste or smell carbon monoxide but it can kill.

In addition by checking your heating appliances regularly we can ensure that they are working in the most efficient manner. This will help reduce your bills and help reduce the damage to the environment.

Your gas safety check is free and it could save your life!

How will I know when you are going to call?

Our contractor R.Bland Ltd will write and let you know when he will carry out the service. It will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please be available at this time or phone him on 01325-744961 to arrange another appointment.

Once an appointment has been made, it is important that you are there when Blands call. If you are out, they will leave a visiting card stating when they will be returning to carry out the service. If this date is not convenient it is important that you ring them to arrange a further suitable appointment.

The check

This check has to be carried out in daylight. After he has finished the work the engineer will leave you a certificate to confirm the check has been carried out.

If there are any problems with your heating appliance or ventilation that cannot be sorted out immediately, the engineer may have to turn off your heating, if it isn't safe to use. We will provide you with temporary facilities.

Do not attempt to re-connect an appliance that the engineer has disconnected.

What will happen if I do not allow entry for the check?

It is a condition of your tenancy agreement that you allow access for the service to be carried out. If you do not do so we will take legal access to enforce access. Please do not make this necessary.

Gas escapes

All gas escapes are serious and you should take action. If you smell gas follow these simple steps:

• Do not turn any light or socket on or off, or strike any matches. When you use switches, this can often generate sparks which could be enough to ignite any escaped gas in the air
• Do not smoke
• Check to see if any gas appliance is turned on but not lit
• Turn off the main gas supply. The main lever to turn the gas on and off is next to your gas meter
• Open windows and doors, this will allow any gas to escape which has built up in your home

 

Phone: Gas emergency number 0800 111 999