Gas work is serious business, and at Family Comfort we take our work very seriously. When gas work is done professionally, it is done to code that is written and mandated by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. When this code is followed to the letter, as it is here at Family Comfort, natural gas heating sources and appliances will perform exceptionally safely and trouble free. When code is not followed, usually the result of the work being done by an unlicensed technician or "handyman", the results can be devastating. When hiring a gas technician to do anything in your home that relates to natural gas, no matter how small, please be diligent and be sure to ask the right questions:
- Are you a certified gas technician, licensed by the CSA?
- Do you carry liability insurance that adequately protects me, when you are working in my home?
- Are you a TSSA licensed contractor? (a quick call to the TSSA can easily verify the info as well)
Cheapest is not best, especially when it comes to your safety. Professional licensed contractors pay hefty fees, insurance premiums, and are audited regularly by the TSSA to maintain their accreditations. They are continuously brought up to date when gas code changes, and regularly attend training to stay current in their field. Gas work is specialized work. The story below emphasizes the importance of hiring only licensed technicians:
http://www.tssa.org/CorpLibrary/ArticleFile.asp?Instance=136&ID=E088979C509711E3A788000C2922855A
- Are you a certified gas technician, licensed by the CSA?
- Do you carry liability insurance that adequately protects me, when you are working in my home?
- Are you a TSSA licensed contractor? (a quick call to the TSSA can easily verify the info as well)
Cheapest is not best, especially when it comes to your safety. Professional licensed contractors pay hefty fees, insurance premiums, and are audited regularly by the TSSA to maintain their accreditations. They are continuously brought up to date when gas code changes, and regularly attend training to stay current in their field. Gas work is specialized work. The story below emphasizes the importance of hiring only licensed technicians:
http://www.tssa.org/CorpLibrary/ArticleFile.asp?Instance=136&ID=E088979C509711E3A788000C2922855A
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