Are gas cookers supposed to be regularly serviced /safety checked?

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• 9 Oct 2019

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The house I'm in just now is the 1st one I've had with a gas cooker. I don't think there's anything actually wrong with it but I'm just wondering if their supposed to be regularly safety checked or serviced like boilers?

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Um, never checked mine ...

 

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It's gas. Gas is just as dangerous in a gas cooker as it is in a boiler or a gas fire. 99% of gas cooker owners don't bother, including me even though I pay to have my boiler and my gas fire checked and cleaned every year. I suppose cookers are only used intermittantly compared to boilers and fires. But if you have a concern get it checked. It will cost you but much much cheaper than having something go wrong.

 

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https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/h...fety-in-the-home/get-your-appliances-checked/

A gas safety check is recommended, but not service. Last para says some people may be eligible for a free check.

 

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Only required in rental properties where the landlord supplies the cooker, not owner occupied.