gas leak, or carbon-monoxide hazard could develop long before anyone returned home.
The damaged pot may grab attention, but the flame itself can create another hazard that cannot be seen or smelled.
3. The Flame Itself Isn’t the Only Concern
Many people assume that if a gas burner has a visible blue flame, everything is safe.
That’s not necessarily true.
A properly adjusted gas flame generally burns with a predominantly blue appearance. But combustion can become less efficient if there isn’t adequate oxygen or if the appliance has a malfunction.
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