Carbon monoxide alarm

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If you smell gas or suspect the presence of Carbon Monoxide or a Carbon Monoxide Alarm has activated please phone Gas Networks Ireland as soon as possible on 1800 20 50 50 to report this. For more information please see safety advice https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/help

If a Bord Gáis Energy service engineer has worked on your gas appliances in the last 12 months and you have reported a gas safety incident to Gas Networks Ireland, we would ask that you also inform us on 01 6832657 so that we can follow up with you.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Carbon monoxide leaks are silent and can be life threatening. Installing a carbon monoxide alarm is a highly recommended measure to protect you and your loved ones.

• Carbon monoxide alarms are usually installed adjacent to sleeping areas or in rooms containing a gas appliance. 

• More than one may be required to offer full protection. 

• A carbon monoxide alarm should not be used as a substitute for a smoke alarm. 

While carbon monoxide alarms may provide an extra measure of warning, they should never be relied on as a substitute for regular inspection and maintenance of your natural gas appliances, venting and chimneys.

Our service engineers will be happy to install a carbon monoxide alarm during a gas boiler service or boiler repair job in your home. 

Carbon monoxide leaks are silent and can be life threatening. Installing a carbon monoxide alarm is a highly recommended measure to protect you and your loved ones.

• Carbon monoxide alarms are usually installed adjacent to sleeping areas or in rooms containing a gas appliance. 

• More than one may be required to offer full protection. 

• A carbon monoxide alarm should not be used as a substitute for a smoke alarm. 

While carbon monoxide alarms may provide an extra measure of warning, they should never be relied on as a substitute for regular inspection and maintenance of your natural gas appliances, venting and chimneys.

Our service engineers will be happy to install a carbon monoxide alarm during a gas boiler service or boiler repair job in your home.  

Signs of a Carbon Monoxide leak

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be similar to those caused by other illnesses such as a cold or flu. But if anyone in your house has any of the following symptoms when using a gas appliance, turn it off and go to your doctor: 

  • Unexplained headaches, chest pains or muscular weakness 
  • Sickness, diarrhoea or stomach pains 
  • Sudden dizziness when standing up 
  • General lethargy 

Stop using the appliance immediately and do not use it again until it has been checked by a Registered Gas Installer or a qualified Service Engineer. 

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