Gas smell when moving cooker

sgoode

I just pulled out my cooker as I am putting laminate floor down. The gas connection was quite short so I couldn't pull it out far. So I tipped it back against the wall at an angle so I could slide the floor underneath. When I did this there was a really strong smell of gas. I had to open all the doors and windows to get rid of it. I turned off at the mains and then put the cooker level again and restored the gas supply. I can't smell anything now. The hose looks in good condition and well fastened. Is tipping the cooker up likely to release some gas or cause something inside to release gas? I am a bit worried now that I might have disturbed something, do I need to get it checked? I am a bit worried as it is gas.

ormus

assuming its a hose type connection, you may have just disturbed the bayonet fitting. (male/female socket).
a sharp kink/angle would probably allow some gas to escape.

gas4you

Call 0800 111999 and they will send an engineer round with the hour to check your property for gas leaks.

This service is free.

sgoode

gas4you wrote: »

Call 0800 111999 and they will send an engineer round with the hour to check your property for gas leaks.

This service is free.

I did just that and they came and checked it and it was fine. Thanks very much, I can sleep tonight now without worrying!