Home Appliance Tips
Emergency Tips
- If you smell gas, open all windows and doors. Then turn off all gas supplies.
- If you have flooding from an appliance, turn off the water supply to the appliance.
- If you smell a hint of smoke, turn off the power immediately. Unplug if possible.
- If you see smoke but can’t tell where it’s coming from, call 911 and get out.
- If you see flames and smoke, get out of the house and call 911.
Safety Tips
- Turn the power off at the breaker box or fuse box or unplug the appliance before you begin doing any repairs.
- Turn off the water supply to any appliance you may be working on.
- Make sure you have plenty of light in the area you are working on.
- Make sure a phone is handy while you are working on your appliance.
- Use a dolly or helpers when lifting appliances. Major appliances may look light, but weigh hundreds of pounds.
Safety Tips for Gas Appliances
- Know exactly how to turn the gas supply off to your dwelling.
- If you smell gas, vent the area immediately and turn off the gas. This means you have a leak somewhere. If you don’t know how to find the leak, call a professional.
- Before working on any gas appliances, be sure to turn off the gas supply and then open the valve to release any residual gas from the pipes and lines.
