How to tell if a gas cooker or hob is unsafe

What are some signs that a gas cooker or hob is unsafe? Waht should I do in these scenarios?

Asked by Patrick on 8th Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
Best Answer
"If you can smell gas or have reason to believe the appliance may have a leak, call a gas safe registered engineer"
Answered on 8th Nov 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"The only safe way to tell is to get a qualified certified professional to test it"
Answered on 8th Mar 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"call in a gas engineer to do a drop test , can you smell gas ? if you suspect a joint is leaking you check check with soapy water solution it will make bubbles if gas is leaking but if in any doubt call a gas safe engineer !!!!!!!!"
Answered on 8th Nov 2022 - Member since May 2020 - report
"If you can smell gas or something different from daily routine...."
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"If you are not sure that the appliance is unsafe or safe ... PLEASE DO NOT USE .. have an engineer or tradesman come out and assess sooner rather than later"
Answered on 8th Nov 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
Find Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
It's FREE and there are no obligations
Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Ask a Trade

Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?

We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.

Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.

{{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}

By continuing you agree to the Community Guidelines.

Report Content

{{ first(reportForm.errors) }}

Thank you

Your report has been created and will be investigated shortly.

Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
Get started

Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year