Explore your home
Knowing your home is the first step to keeping it safe. Learn more about the safety risks in each area of your home – and how to reduce them.
Garage
Some of your most used appliances - heating and water heating - may be located in the garage. Keep these simple natural gas safety tips top of mind to keep your garage safe.
Check gas appliance venting
Have a qualified professional inspect natural gas appliances for proper venting to avoid carbon monoxide exposure. They can verify things are in good working condition.
Smell gas? Stop. Leave. Call.
If you smell a rotten egg or sulfur-like odor, you could have a gas leak. STOP what you're doing, LEAVE the area immediately and CALL 911 and us. We'll send someone to check on the source of the odor at no cost to you, whether there is a leak or not.
Caring for your furnace
Heating systems should be clean, properly vented and checked regularly by a qualified professional, including cleaning or replacing your furnace filter regularly and cleaning your chimney and flue.
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
Hire a qualified professional to ensure your equipment is properly vented and adjusted for an adequate supply of fresh air for safe and efficient combustion.
Installing, repairing or replacing appliances
If you need to install, repair or replace an appliance, hire a qualified professional to make sure the work is properly done. Never attempt this yourself!
Hire a qualified professional
Call a qualified electrician or your landlord if you have:
- Warm or discolored wall outlets
- A burning smell from an appliance
- Flickering lights
- Frequent problems with circuit breakers or blowing fuses
Don't overload
Replace or repair damaged electrical cords to keep your home safe. Do not overload electrical cords or outlets. Have a qualified electrician add more outlets if you need them.
Put safety first
Use GFCI outlets to reduce the risk of potential shock. GFCIs should be installed in all areas where water source is present. Test GFCIs once a month or per the manufacturer’s recommendation.