DTE Energy is committed to providing you with the safe and reliable natural gas you need to warm your home, cook your meals, dry your clothes and more.
Natural gas is a part of daily life, and there are easy steps you can take at home when using this safe, reliable energy source. Here’s how we can ensure the safe delivery and use of the natural gas you need throughout the year together:
- DTE safely brings natural gas to the gas meter at your home and verifies the meter’s safe operation.
- You can ensure safe use of natural gas within your home by keeping appliances and gas pipes maintained and repaired as necessary.
It’s also important to keep these natural gas safety tips in mind:
- Please ensure your natural gas appliances are properly installed, vented and maintained.
- Appliances not working correctly may create carbon monoxide (CO) buildup in your home.
- Since CO is colorless and odorless, it’s crucial that you install CO detectors on a wall or ceiling near all sleeping areas in your home to detect its presence.
- Be aware of the symptoms of CO poisoning, which are like the flu.
- Keep the area around your heating equipment clean, and don’t let any objects block airflow.
- DTE technicians and our contractors must be able to easily access the gas meter, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, to perform periodic safety checks or critical tasks in an emergency. Keep a clear path to the meter and avoid blocking it with walls, decks, or fencing.
- Never hang any objects on natural gas lines or the meter.
Most important: if you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately, go to a safe area where you no longer smell natural gas, and call 911 before calling DTE at 800.947.5000. It’s a free service for customers, 24/7.
Learn more natural gas safety tips at dteenergy.com/gassafety.