Allowing unskilled tradespeople into your home can endanger lives, but more than half of Aberdeen City hire a gas heating engineer without first checking their legal qualifications.
According to the Gas Safe Register 2018 findings, 85% of people in the UK check TV guides, 74% read holiday reviews and 69% look up restaurant ratings. Ironically, 74% of people read about what their next phone should be, but not everyone uses a phone to double-check their gas engineer’s registration status.
According to Gas Safe Register, formerly known as Corgi, only two out of every five people (41%) who choose a gas business check the register to ensure legal qualifications. A whopping 59% allow tradespeople to work on their home gas appliances without knowing if they have the necessary training and skills.
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The consequences of allowing unqualified tradespeople into your home are well known. Top stories make headlines when people die as a result of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Something as simple as inadequate ventilation of a gas appliance can be fatal.
Homebuyers always insist on gas safety certificates that meet current regulations. Failure to obtain an official Gas Safe certificate can result in significant long-term costs. New boilers are expensive, but failing to provide a Gas Safe certificate when selling a home can be more costly. Retrospectively, awarding a legally required certificate for your gas installation may be difficult because it is at the discretion of the gas safety engineer.
To stay safe, follow the Gas Safe Register advice:
Understand the signs of CO poisoning. Before collapsing and losing consciousness, they may experience headaches, shortness of breath, nausea, and dizziness.
If you suspect a gas leak or smell gas, call the national gas emergency number immediately, night or day.
Never repair or service a gas appliance yourself. Always hire a Gas Safe qualified engineer to service your cooker, fire, boiler or any other gas appliance.
Eco Heat Wave are specialists when it comes to providing gas heating services in Aberdeen from central heating installations to boiler repairs. We cover the whole of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire including the surrounding areas. Contact us today for a no obligation quote.
