Home Appliance Tips
Here are a few tips for those of you interested in doing some home repairs. Don’t let your ego land you in the hospital. Make sure you know what you’re doing before you begin.
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 you 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.
