Safe shopping by GeoTrustPrevention, is better than cure. Getting your gas appliances serviced regularly is essential. Boilers and other appliances should be given an annual service by CORGI registered engineers.
Click Find an Installer to find your local CORGI-registered engineer.
If you're renting, ensure you see a recent certificate. Keep chimneys and vents clear of obstructions, and invest in a kite-marked battery-powered CO detector that will sound the alarm even at the lowest levels of carbon monoxide. You can purchase a CO detector from VHS Direct for £29.90.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer instructions inclosed with the CO detector.
Gas facts:
• Carbon monoxide can travel through a chimney you share with a neighbour, so invest in a detector.
• Sales of carbon monoxide detectors have increased by 500 per cent since the tragedy in Corfu in October 2006.
• There are 1,500 National Grid emergency engineers.
• An audible CO detector takes a reading every 50 seconds and makes as much noise as a smoke alarm.
A Gas Installer / Engineer Must be Corgi Registerd
The CORGI ID Card, Always ask to see a CORGI ID card.
All CORGI-registered installers must carry an ID card and have it available to show to you when they are working in your home.
Always check your installer's CORGI ID card - front and back -this way you can be confident they are who they say they are, and that they are properly trained to carry out the work.
If you don't see this card, don't let them in.
To make sure your installer is safe, ask to see their CORGI ID Card and check:
Does the photo match?
Is the card in date?
Does the business name match up?
Does it have the CORGI registered installer logo and their number?
Does the card list the type of work that you want the installer to undertake?
If in doubt use the CORGI site to check the ID card or call CORGI on 0870 401 2300
How To Find an Installer
There are approximately 55,000 installing businesses registered with CORGI who work all over the UK. This means that it should be easy to find an installer near you.
CORGI members work on all areas of gas from central heating systems to Cookers. CORGI's website has an advanced find an installer search facility means that you can enter the type of work you want done and find the installers in your local area.
Check an installer
If you are having gas work done in your home the person doing the work must be CORGI registered. They must also hold the correct qualifications to do the type of work you need. Make sure that your installer shows you the CORGI ID card before they start work. You can use our check an installer service to confirm the validity of the ID card.
If you are still in doubt or have further questions you can contact CORGI on 0870 401 2300.
Last Updated: October 22, 2009
