Saddleworth Plumbing Services recommend that all new and existing gas appliances
are serviced at least every 12 months to ensure their correct and safe operation.
If gas appliances are not maintained correctly the following conditions may
occur:
Blocked Flues cause deaths
Blocked Flues
If the gas appliance is not checked for this, the chimney or
flue may become blocked by soot falls or by birds nests falling down, especially
into the space behind Gas Fires.This condition can cause the gases known as
Products of Combustion, to be emitted into the room instead of being carried up
the chimney to the open air.
A yellow, floppy flame can indicate a potentially dangerous situation
Incomplete Combustion
When natural gas is burnt in gas appliances
correctly a stable blue flame with a distinct inner and outer cone can be
noticed and this improved efficiency and heat output levels. When an appliance
has not been serviced the flame colour, stability, length, definition and
behaviour can change to a yellow and floppy appearance by the lack of air being
provided to the burner to mix with the gas. This condition can be very dangerous
and can lead to the production of Carbon Monoxide.
Sooting caused by incorrect gas rate
Incorrect Gas Rates
When gas appliances have become old or worn, this
can effect the amount of gas that an appliance uses. If the appliance burner
receives too much gas (known as over gassing) the flames will become long and
soft and flames can cause sooting to occur. Too little gas will effect how much
heat the appliance gives out and may lead to cold rooms and cooking problems.
Correct servicing will identify these problems.
Air bricks must be the correct size
Ventilation
For a gas appliance to work correctly it must be provided
with the correct amount of air to mix with the gas to make the correct sized
flames. Air bricks provide air to some appliances and must be checked for being
the correct size, are not blocked and that fans and other appliances are not
effecting the air supply given to the gas appliance.
Summary
Corgi Registered Engineers are highly trained in the Servicing of
gas appliances and know what to look for when examining Gas Fires, Boilers,
Laundry equipment, Cookers and Hobs. The cost of a Service to an appliance is
often paid back in the improved efficiency of the appliance, the reduction in
the chances of build up of major part failure and in the unimaginable cost if an
appliance starts emitting highly poisonous Carbon Monoxide fumes.
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