Hello, here is my gas stove. Everything on the countertop, including the stove, is without electricity. In order to use it, you must first turn on the gas and then start the flame with a lighter.
These days, I occasionally forget. For example, I turn on the stove to boil water but forget to ignite it, only realizing when I go back and wonder why my water didn’t boil.
Additionally, when this happens, the air smells awful, so I can only guess that breathing in those gases is not good. Is this accurate?
@Anne ??? What you are trying to say, I’m not sure. Is there a chance of that? Although my parents insist that they will eventually fix it, I think it should be done right away.
@Reafe To put it simply, I’m arguing that lighting a room full of gas while it’s still lit is risky.
It’s a risk, but it should be okay as long as nothing sparks it. Of course it’s bad for you to keep breathing in gas, but as long as you get some fresh air, you should be fine. You might want to exercise greater awareness if you already have a medical issue, such as asthma. Or, before putting on pots and pans, turn on the stove.
@Anne Thank you; that makes sense now. My 10-pound dog is the main reason I worry about air quality since she would be affected far more quickly than a human would be.
Propane and natural gas are denser than air, so they sink and can accumulate on surfaces, increasing the risk of ignition over a large area, like a cooktop. If left on, the gas will settle near the floor and build up. While a small amount may not be a major risk due to the larger air volume, it’s important to open a door and run a fan to ventilate the space.
For safety, always have the match lit before turning on the gas. Igniting the gas after it’s been released can cause a fire hazard. Prolonged exposure to gas isn’t healthy and can lead to symptoms like headaches and shortness of breath as your body tries to preserve oxygen. In extreme cases, it can cause unconsciousness.
So, if you’re using gas with the power off, be prepared to light it immediately. If you can’t, don’t use it—this is a major fire risk.
After I left for college, I completely forgot that it was no longer lit. My parents didn’t seem to care that I was warning them about the serious safety danger. Because my dad never changed the batteries when they died, half of our fire alarms aren’t even functional.
