Southwest Gas reminds outdoor cooking enthusiasts to give their grill a safety check-up before starting outdoor cooking. With more people sheltering in place due to COVID-19, it’s a perfect time to try out a new recipe on the barbecue and get cooking outdoors.
Before grilling, be sure to check gas hoses for holes, cracks, brittleness and leaks, and make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing. Grills made for outdoor use should never be used indoors. In addition, it’s important to remember that modern gas grills include features like pilotless ignition - no matches or lighter fluid are required. The manufacturer’s instructions for your grill may also provide additional safety tips and information.
Other important maintenance tips include:
• Use grill-specific tools only. • Clean your grill surface by setting the burners on high with lid closed for 10-15 minutes to burn off excess food. Let cool, then brush off with grill brush. • Be sure to give your natural gas grill a thorough check-up once a year. • Replace broken knobs or parts immediately.
Barbecuing on a natural gas grill is cleaner burning than charcoal or wood grills and requires fewer cleanups.
Also, barbecuing and cooking outdoors helps keep the kitchen cooler during hot weather.
For more information about how to get started grilling with natural gas at your home, call our Energy Specialists at 800-654-2765. Southwest Gas holds safety as its highest priority.
If you smell a distinct sulfur-like odor, or suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately and from a safe place call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020. Southwest Gas Corporation provides natural gas service to more than 2 million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. For more information about Southwest Gas, please visit www.swgas.com.
