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Gas appliances are common features in our homes. And it’s not just about boilers, there are hobs, ovens, BBQs and fireplaces to think about too. But getting these appliances serviced, repaired or replaced often slips our minds. That’s where Gas Safety Week steps in, raising awareness that if an appliance develops a fault, there\u2019s the risk of a gas leak<\/a>, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning<\/a>, and that’s why your annual gas safety check is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a vetted gas\/heating engineer<\/a> to complete the job on Rated People.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Five simple steps to keeping your home safe and warm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home and your loved ones. Here are five simple Gas Safety Week-recommended checks to keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. C<\/strong>heck your gas appliances every year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Register for an annual email or text reminder on StayGasSafe.co.uk<\/a>. Then, you can connect with a vetted gas and heating engineer on Rated People to complete the job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re renting, then your landlord is legally responsible for arranging your annual check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Remind your friends and relatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people might be unaware of the risk or could be unable to arrange their own gas safety check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered and qualified for the type of gas work that you need doing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find out if a Rated People tradesperson is Gas Safe by checking the \u2018Trade Certifications\u2019 section of their profile. Plus, they should have a valid Gas Safe ID card that you can ask to see when they arrive to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the back of their ID card, you\u2019ll be able to see which type of gas work the tradesperson is qualified to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Check for warning signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the Gas Safe Register<\/a>, the top four signs that your gas appliances aren\u2019t working safely are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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