FAQs
FAQ Subject - Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) can result from all fossil fuels, not just gas fires and boilers.
Signs to look out for include:
- Yellow or brown staining around, or on, appliances
- Pilot lights that frequently blow out
- Increased condensation inside windows
- Yellow rather than blue flame (apart from flueless fires)
If you think your appliance is spilling CO, follow these precautions:
- Switch off the appliance and do not re-use until remedial action has been taken
- Open all doors and windows to ventilate the room
- Visit your GP and tell them that you think your symptoms may be related to CO poisoning and request either a blood or breath sample
- Contact 0800 051 1470 to arrange for one of our Gas SafeTM registered engineers to fix the problem*
- Install an approved carbon monoxide detector, which can be purchased from our webshop
*service available in most areas of Great Britain.
