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We recommend an annual inspection of your gas piping, gas appliances and heating system by a qualified contractor. Many potential hazards can only be identified and repaired by a professional.
If you see any of the following danger signs in your appliances or venting, call a qualified contractor immediately:
- Pale yellow or wavy gas flames.
- Gas appliances not vented outdoors.
- Odor coming from appliance.
- Blocked, broken, rusted, disconnected, corroded or unsealed appliance vent piping.
- Rust, corrosion or excessive dust on appliances.
- Excessively dirty, clogged or missing furnace air filters.
- Missing or improperly installed appliance valves.
- Gas appliances missing a fire door.
- Soot near burners or appliance venting.
- Gas burners in a garage installed less than 18 inches above the floor.
- Venting not approved by the appliance manufacturer, or not venting to the proper place outdoors.
- Discoloration at the appliance burner, burner access door or vent area.
- Noisy appliances.
- Appliances damaged by flooding.
Remember never to store flammables such as paint thinners or gasoline near appliances. Their dangerous vapors are easily ignited. And never store things on top of gas appliances or hang things on gas piping, such as rags or clothes.
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