Gas Safety Week - Unsafe Appliances
Gas Safety Week - Unsafe Appliances
Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas. The theme this year is Checking—Every Check Counts.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is a highly poisonous gas that can kill quickly and without warning, as you cannot see it, taste it, or smell it.
By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home and your loved ones. No matter how big or small every check counts. Here is a guide to some simple checks that you can do at home:
- Check that you’ve had an annual gas safety check. Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants, make sure your landlord arranges this.
- Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered. Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer and ensure they’re qualified for the work that needs doing via the Gas Safe Register website and the engineer’s ID card.
- Check for warning signs that could indicate your gas appliances are not working correctly. Signs may include lazy yellow/orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out, too much condensation in the room, or error messages on the appliance’s control panel.
- Check that vents or flues are not blocked. Vents and flues are there to ensure your gas appliances work safely. Blocking them could prevent this.
- Check your knowledge. Remember the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, and loss of consciousness.
- Check your carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. Regular testing ensures that alarms are operational and capable of alerting you to the presence of deadly CO. Also, check they are marked to standards EN50291 and still in date (if applicable).
Check before doing DIY. Before drilling or hammering, check that there is no risk of hitting a gas pipe. Never DIY on a gas appliance; if you suspect there is something wrong with your appliance or it is not working correctly, call a Gas Safe registered engineer.
If you would llike to arrange to have any of your appliances checked, please give us a call on 01738 627701.
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"Your engineer Paul is a very hard worker and his work is both neat and tidy. Very impressed..."
Brian Cameron - Menstrie
"Thanks again. Great service as always and happy to recommend Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers to friends and family". (October 2017)
Ian Christie - Perth
"Pleased with the service carried out. The engineer was polite and knew what he was doing and it was an efficient, straight forward service. Pleased and have booked yearly service". (December 2016)
Denis Welsh - Perth
"Very friendly. Did the job quickly and did everything on the quote. I would recommend them to friends and family". (August 2017)
Lindsey Anderson - Falkirk
"It was a pleasure to have Paul from Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers to fit the new boiler. He cleaned up and left the property as he found it. Thanks for a no hassle job" (August 2017)
Rosemary Cuthill - Dunfermline
"We asked Chas Stewart to replace the old boiler and hot water tank in our 1970s bungalow with a gas combi boiler. I could not be more pleased with the work the guys did. They were so polite and friendly, did an amazing job, and even swept/mopped the kitchen floor when they were done. Amazed they got the work done in just over a day! Can't rate them highly enough" (June 2017)
Cat Burton - Scone
"Had a couple of jobs done for my work and both times the service was brilliant. I would highly recommend Chas Stewart" (July 2017)
Mark Laing - Perth
"Your engineer Charlie did a great job fixing my oil boiler. I'm very happy with the service received" (July 2017)
Stewart Cairns - Murthly
"Your two young lads (Ryan and Ben) were good guys and carried out a tidy and efficient job" (July 2017)
Ray Mackie - Airth
"Very happy with the work. Will highly recommend you" (November 2017)
John Brown - Perth
"Your firm did a First Class job and the installing plumber was excellent. I have already recommended your company to a couple of neighbours who are going to change their boilers after the summer".
Raymond Quinn - Crossgates
" Thank you for a great service and all your help"
Vanessa Mutch - Errol
"Hi just wanted to thank everyone for the excellent service I received. I would have no hesitation in recommending you. Everybody so professional and friendly, Derek".
Derek Mackintosh - Newtonmore
"Many thanks for your prompt and efficient service"
Mr JK Gough - Newton of Pitcairns
"You were recommended by a neighbour and the Surveyor's ability to explain what the works would involve were very easy to follow".
Mrs Keats - Blairgowrie
"I am extremely impressed with the standard of work from your company. I am happy with the end product. Many thanks".
Mr D McMillan - Stirling
"I would like to praise the plumber you sent to put my new boiler in. He never stopped and cleared up then showed us how to work it. A very pleasant young man as was his helper - his work was neat and tidy..."
Stella Hollis - St Andrews
"Thank You. The boys were great!"
Lesley Florence - Portobello
"Had a new shower fitted - no problems at all, great service" (June 2018)
J Cullan - Dundee
"Well pleased with the results. The team did a fantastic job. Very pleased with the cost. Would highly recommend." (November 2019)
Gary Brown - Cowdenbeath
"Many thanks for the customer service I have received during the course of my Dad's boiler replacement. It's been a pleasure dealing with your company. I will not hesitate to recommend Chas Stewart to friends and family for your services" (August 2019)
Lawrie Allan - Auchtermuchty
"Thank you to the team. We appreciate the high level of care and attention to detail evident throughout the job" (April 2019)
Mr & Mrs Walker - Perth
"The engineer and his apprentice did a brilliant job. No mess left and explained all the workings of the boiler. Would highly recommend". (November 2018)
Charlotte Allan - Stirling
"Great company to deal with. Engineer who came out to give quote was well informed and an experienced fitter so was able to answer all my questions. Very competitive price with detailed breakdown of the job. The engineer who installed the boiler was professional, efficient and friendly and I would recommend this company to anyone" (November 2018)
Kathy Pidgeon - Bridge of Allan
"Pleasant, polite and got the job done. Thanks!" (June 2018)
Anne Thomson - Glenrothes
"Arrived at time they said they would. The engineer was very nice and did my quote for me with good advice" (March 2018)
Brenda Shand - Blairgowrie
"Had a new shower fitted by Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers. Great service. no problems at all!" (March 2018)
Jackie Nicoll - Perth
"I am extremely impressed with the standard of work from your company. I am happy with the end product. Many thanks".
Mr. D. McMillan - Stirling
"Communication was good. They provided an early date when the installation of the boiler could be carried out. They were absolutely on time on the day and did a brilliant job" (February 2018)
Ms Pam Blanks - Pitlochry
"Thank you very much for sending Ryan and Alec. Very pleased with the the work they did at both locations" (February 2018)
Andrew Wilson - Scone
"We had Ryan out and he was dedicated to fixing our leak. I would highly recommend Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers and would use them" (January 2018)
Rosalind Boyd - Cambusbarron
"Thank you very much for your assistance with the work and please thank the engineer. He was first class!" (February 2018)
Mr Smith - Perth
"Thank you for your prompt response to our dilemma and a job well done. Communication was good and you provided an early date when the installation of the boiler could be carried out. Absolutely on time on the day and you did a brilliant job." (January 2018)
Pam Blanks - Grandtully
"Job completed satisfactorily on date given. Fire removed and taken away and wall left in good condition in living room. We purchased an electric fire and this is in place. Very happy" (December 2017)
George Cassidy - Leslie
"Very good clean workers - tidied up when the job was finished. Did what they said they would do ie. they phoned when they said they would and arrived promptly when they said they would. I would highly recommend Charles Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers" (December 2017)
Moira Nolan - Dundee
"Quality of work carried out was excellent. Would highly recommend".
Aqua Culture - Inverness
"Thank you very much for carrying out this work so quickly and efficiently. We are very grateful for the way in which the work was brought forward, and for the kindness and helpfulness that we have received from the firm and its work force at all stages of the process of replacing our heating system"
Graham Galloway - Aberfeldy
"I wanted to write and thank you personally for kindly supporting our Opera Evening. It was a great success and raised over £8,000 for Alzheimer's Research"
Lady Cornwallis, Chair of Campaign Board, Perth College Development Trust
"Just wanted to say thank you for the great service I got today. The guy in the office couldn't have been more helpful and the plumber who attended was really efficient, helpful and friendly (which is so nice given the number of grumpy people in the world). I would definitely use your service again and recommend you."
Susan Moran - Perth
"I would like to thank you for the quick response in attending our premises and dealing with what could have been a most dangerous situation.
Our upstairs neighbours carbon monoxide alarm was going off intermittently over 2 days and as I was the only resident who had gas in the building I had to deal with this matter urgently. I called and explained the situation and someone was sent out there and then.
I cannot thank you enough and would highly recommend your services to others."
Brenda Ogg - Falkirk
"Thank you for the promptness and efficient way in which the work was carried out. If I require further work, I will not hesitate to contact you".
Mr. William Frazer - Strathconon
"What an excellent young man Andy was - and I would recommend Chas Stewart to others".
Mrs. Clough - Alness
"Thanks for a fast, efficient and friendly service".
Mr. & Mrs. Gibson - Callander
"At last, we have found a plumber who has turned up on time and delivered on promises".
Mr. Mason - Falkirk
"I wish to thank you and your staff for the amazing work you did when you put in my shower - yourself, Gary, your apprentice Ben and the rest of your workers. Thank you all. I'm very glad it was yourselves that did the work for me. I can only say thank you all so much. The work was amazing..."
Susan & John Smith - Perth
"You were recommended by a neighbour and the Surveyor's ability to explain what the works would involve were very easy to follow".
Mrs. Keats - Blairgowrie
"The plumber was an excellent ambassador for your company".
Mrs. MacDonald - Inverness
" Fabulous service and splendid result as ever".
Mrs. Cook - Perth
"Andy your plumber's workmanship was excellent. Thank you - well done".
Mrs. McKay - Inverness.
"Very prompt response to our call - arrived within a couple of hours."
Mr. Hughes - Causewayhead
"Your company responded immediately to my request to have new sink taps fitted. When the problem turned into an Emergency, Norman attended within the hour to solve the problem. Thank you all very much."
Mrs. Wilmanski - Alloa
"Thank you very much for the work that has been carried out. I am more than pleased with the standard of the helpfulness of your staff."
Mrs. Fraser - Perth
"The telephonist's ability to book in my annual boiler service was excellent and so was the plumbers work".
Helen Beardsley - Stirling
"The guys were excelleny - polite, tidy and asked whenever there were any decisions thta needed to be made. I'm very pleased with the work...."
Colin Dick, Crossgates
"I'd like to thank everyone at Chas Stewart Plumbing for a job well done"
Donald Hamilton - Fife
"A good job done!"
Mr Walker - Perth
"Thank you for the the promptness and efficient way in which the work was carried out. If I require further work I will not hesitate to contact you".
Mr W Fraser - Strathconan
"My wife and I feel I must wriote to you to commend two of your employees. the professional approach of both Scott and Liam is to be commended. Their cheerful manner and hard work made the upheaval easy to bear. Please pass on our sincere thanks and gratitude to both".
Mr & Mrs Scade - Dunfermline
"Charlie did an excellent job of servicing and repairing a fault in the boiler. In fact, our underfloor heating has never worked as efficiently in the 7 years since we have been in this house... excellent communication and service..."
Graeme Hunter - Murthly
"Thank You. The boys were great!"
Miss L Florence - Portobello
" Over the years your company has done various other plumbing jobs for us and on every occasion we have been delighted not only with the standard of workmanship but also with the friendliness and courtesy of your staff"
JK Hutchison - Perth
JK Hutchison
"Just a note to say how much we appreciate your first class service from phoning your office in a panic over our boiler not working until your engineer arrived at my door was about 1 hour. Top class service. Many thanks"
Mr H Farron - Pitlochry
Mr H Farron
"Thank you for the the promptness and efficient way in which the work was carried out. If I require further work I will not hesitate to contact you"
Mr W Fraser - Strathconan
Mr W Fraser
"...We are very happy with the work carried out and Charlie was very patient and courteous"
Linda Millar - Perth
"Your engineer came and fitted our new cooker. He was very patient, courteous and polite. We would use your company again and would happily recommend your company to friends and family".
Cameron Millar - Tulloch, Perth
"Thank you for your prompt service"
Linda Bradley - Lochearnhead
"We're really pleased with the service yesterday and I'd be really grateful if you can pass on our thanks and appreciation to Charlie. The boiler and heating is working well."
Douglas Cook - Perth
"I just wanted to say thanks for your prompt response to my request to fit a boiler at very short notice! It was much appreciated."
Jackie Kerr - Tayport
"Just a quick note to thank you for a very clean and tidy job - a very good plumber. Charlie was especially very professional and efficient and explained everything in an easy understandable manner"
Mrs Pine - Crieff
Mrs Pine - Crieff - 06/11/20
Quick and efficient. Pleasant manner
Sarah Windmill - 04/03/21
The plumber arrived on time. He phoned first to confirm when he would be there .The work was carried out and explained to me. Neat and tidy job.
Graham McAuley - Kirkcaldy - 04/03/21
"Thanks very much, you are definately the best sub-contractor on the project since its outset over 3 years ago"
Peter Howard - Aberclay Property Finance - 16/11/20
"The service you have provided has been exemplary"
Hannah Buchanan-Smith, Cambuskenneth - 06/11/20
Many thanks again for the work carried out which was to a high standard and we would certainly use your services again in the future.
Michael Tunney - Aberargie - 11/05/2021
Many thanks for carrying out the work in such a professional manner. We are delighted with our new shower room. Every single person who came into our house was friendly, professional and polite. I would have to single out Danny for whom nothing was a bother, and similarly the joiner, Liam.
Susan Mitchell - Rosyth - 10/05/2021
Fantastic, fast and efficient.
Caroline Tait - Kirkcaldy
Very impressed with the service and will definately use again for any future maintenance on the property.
Elinor Coldron - Landlord of Perth Property
They did a good job. It was what I wanted.
Ruth Murphy - Cumbernauld
We have been impressed with the efficency of Chas Stewart and the quality of the installation of a replacement boiler. They have been a pleasure to deal with. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Antony Simpson - Rattray - 29/03/2022
Nice engineers job completed quickly and officiant very recommendable.
Jack Horne - Auchterarder - 24/05/2022
Extremely responsive and efficient. Will use again.
Yvonne Sibson - Perth - 24/05/2022
Thank you for undertaking the work! We are really pleased with the outcome and bathrooms are looking fantastic!
David Morrison - Inchture - 22/05/2022
Although I did not end up using this firm they were amazing to deal with. Courteous and helpful on the telephone and available on the day they contacted me. Pricing was extremely competitive and as they are local I would have no hesitation in using them on any future fault.
Marion Burgess - Perth - 22/05/2022
Very quick in coming out and quick to do the service. Reasonably priced also. Would recommend.
Alison McNicoll - Dundee - 26/10/2022
Immediate call back and service arranged for same day and completed. Advice given on any concerns and questions I had regarding the boiler and gas central heating system, as this one, I only found out after occupying the property, had not been serviced nor maintained since installation in 2020. Very satisfied with the customer service and Ryan's knowledge and advice. Will definitely recommend this company. Thank you very much.
Dawn Inkster - Cowdenbeath - 15/12/2022
Although he was delayed a bit, the plumber was a very pleasant young man and he fixed the problem. He didn't leave any mess.
Ann Marie Kerr - Dunblane - 01/03/2023
They did a good job and quickly.
Penny Baldwin - Aberfeldy - 01/03/2023
Thank you for sending out the very nice and very helpful plumbers, joiners and electricians to fit my new wet room, which will help me a great deal in my illness. Nothing was too much for them and I am very grateful for all they did. The difference in the work they did and the cowboys who put in the last bathroom is second to none. I would be very happy to let them back for any work that had to be done. I am eternally gratefull. Also, the decorator did a good job.
Anonymous - Blair Atholl - 23/06/23
Prompt and professional
David Barrie - Dundee - 18/08/23
Quick response. Job well done.
Esther Dingwall - Rattray - 23/08/2023
Great Job done by the plumber. I will recommend this company to anyone wanting to repair their broken pipe or do any plumbing work.
James Omojola - Perth - 27/09/2023
Reliable and helped me sort out a leak.
Fiona Taylor - Bannockburn - 11/10/23
Well done job. Excelent.
John Hutchison - Aberfeldy - 13/05/2024
Thanks for all the help with Tulchan the past few months, very much appreciated.
Keira Proctor - Tulchan House - 13/05/2024
Wanted to say thank you for the brilliant service. I can't fault you. Both lads that came out were briliant, as were all the staff, and they made a fantastic job. We will be using you again and telling our neighbours about you.
David Bailie - Tayport - 10/04/2024
I just wanted to thank you and to say how pleased we are for sending Ryan out to fix our toilet that wasn't flushing. He was very meticulous and cleaned up after himself so well that I wanted him to clean the rest of the house !
Mrs Peebles - Dunning - 28/05/2024
Thank you for doing such an outstanding job. Every step of the way it has been a pleasure dealing with you.
Andrew Doig - Meigle - 02/09/2024