Left gas stove on for 20 minutes or more? Here is what you need to do:

Left gas stove on?  If you have left the gas stove on without a flame for more than 20 minutes please follow these steps. After you have solved the immediate problem, please check out the best safety solution to prevent leaving your gas stove on by accident. Inexpensive, easy to use, quick to install and best of all you will be at ease knowing BurnerAlert will be your reminder. To Learn more click here: BurnerAlert FAQ’s

1. Avoid flames, sparks, electricity.

   If you have left the gas stove on, avoid anything that creates a flame. Don’t turn any lights or appliances on or off, either.

2. Turn off stove burner that was left on.

   Usually, this is as simple as turning a knob on the stove. When you do this, be careful not to accidentally light a burner.

3. Open windows and doors.

   Ventilate your home, open doors and windows allow maximum fresh air into your home.

4. Call your plumber or local fire department.

   You should call your plumber or fire department to be sure that the gas you smell is not a leak in your gas piping system.

Hat Tip to Brightnest: Our article was in part inspired from an article at Brightnest.

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   Add BurnerAlert sensor to your stove knob. Watch this 20 sceond video to see BurnerAlert work. Turn up your volume and watch. The audo alerts and visual alerts are designed to remind you at specific times during cooking. Cost is less than $15.00 per knob.