We have all slept in our lounges from time to time. However, have you considered the danger that you might be in when you do so?

If there is a working gas appliance in the room where you are sleeping, then it could put you in mortal danger. If it hasn’t been serviced properly, or the flue has become blocked, then it is possible that carbon monoxide will seep into the room whenever it is working.

Carbon monoxide is known as The Silent Killer, for sound reasons – it is odourless and colourless. If you’re awake when it’s seeping into the room, then you won’t realise what is happening. If you’re asleep, then you won’t wake up.

The good news is that some boilers are room-sealed, which means that this won’t happen. But many boilers aren’t room-sealed and neither are any gas fires. And some boilers, known as back-boilers, are hidden behind the gas fire (as shown in this photo).

To be safe, we have instructed Smith & Byford, our gas servicing contractor to disconnect any boilers working in rooms that are being used for sleeping in.

If you are going to let someone sleep in the lounge, then you must check to see if there are any gas appliances there, first. If you are unsure, ask your gas contractor.

Smith & Byford – 0800 389 0867