Burning springs of natural gas were prominent in religious practices of ancient Persia and India, where temples were constructed around these "eternal flames." The Greeks, Persians, and Indians did not recognize the energy value or potential usefulness of natural gas. Ancient Chinese realized that natural gas could work for them. About 500 B.C., they used natural gas to make portable water by piping it from shallow wells through bamboo poles to evaporate salt from sea water. (for more information on the History of Natural Gas click Here)
When cooking, lower the flame on the gas burner so it doesn't extend beyond the bottom of the pot. Too high a flame wastes energy and can be dangerous. Be careful not to cook in loose fitting garments that can catch fire. Keep a dry chemical (class B) fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
Do not use a gas range to heat a room. The flames on your gas range should burn blue with occasional flecks of orange. If they do not, call a qualified service representative. Never use the gas range or oven to heat a room. This can use up the oxygen you need to breathe.
Keep the area around your gas appliances free from litter and other flammable materials.
Have all natural gas appliances installed and serviced by licensed and qualified professionals. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Check vents, flue pipes, connections, and chimneys periodically for corrosion or blockages.
Call our service department to have new and reinstalled gas appliances inspected. Service Department: 262-7712
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IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Natural gas is very safe when natural gas equipment is properly used and maintained. However, if you smell gas, please remember these safety tips.
1. If the odor is faint, check all pilots to see if they are lit. If not, re-light them following the manufacture's instructions. If you cannot find the source of the odor, call us immediately. Open doors and windows to dissipate any accumulated gas.
2. If a strong odor of gas is present, please leave the building and call us from a neighbors house, or pay phone. Do not light a match, use the phone, use a cell phone, or turn any electrical switches on and off. Do not start a car.
3. Also, do not relight any gas equipment until all accumulated gas has dispersed.
Call us at: Service: 262-7712
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless,odorless gas, produced when any fossil fuel ( GASOLINE, KEROSENE, FUEL OIL, COAL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS) is used improperly and burns without sufficient oxygen. CO poisoning causes flu like symptoms and, in rare cases, death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends at least one CO alarm (also known as a CO detector) in a hallway near a sleeping area. If you suspect you are a victim of CO poisoning, call your local fire department (911) and they can test the air quality for the presence of the gas.