Gas Safety Week 2025 is your annual reminder to act and protect your home and loved ones from hidden dangers like gas leaks, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
A yearly check by a Gas Safe registered engineer is essential to make sure your appliances are working safely and efficiently – good news for your peace of mind, your wallet and the environment.
But staying safe at home goes beyond just booking a check.
Carbon monoxide: the silent killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, invisible, odourless gas caused by incomplete burning of fuels like gas, oil, coal or wood. It can come from gas appliances, wood burners, barbecues or even generators. Carbon monoxide can be fatal.
Know the signs of CO poisoning:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea or tiredness
- Breathlessness or collapse
Additional home heating safety tips:
- Keep heaters clear of curtains and furniture.
- Never use flammable liquids like petrol or paraffin to start fires.
- Avoid drying clothes on or too close to heaters or open flames.
- Keep logs a safe distance from fires and stoves – radiated heat can ignite them.
- Use fireguards to prevent flying sparks from open fires or wood burners.
- Have chimneys swept annually, ideally before the heating season begins.
Stay proactive
- Sign up for a free annual gas safety check reminder at www.StayGasSafe.co.uk.
- Always check your engineer’s Gas Safe ID card.
- Be aware of warning signs on gas appliances: lazy yellow flames, soot marks, or increased condensation.
To learn more about dangers in your area, visit www.StayGasSafe.co.uk.
To find a registered engineer, call 0800 408 5500 or visit www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk.