Stove Safety Tips Every Colorado Springs Family Should Know

The stove is the appliance most likely to start a kitchen fire. In Colorado Springs, where many homes have gas stoves and altitude can affect combustion, knowing your stove and its risks is worth your time.

Gas Stove Safety

Know What a Gas Leak Smells Like

Natural gas smells like rotten eggs because of an additive called mercaptan. If you smell this near your stove when burners are off, turn off all burners, open windows, leave the house, and call Colorado Springs Utilities from outside. Do not flip any light switches on your way out.

Watch the Flame Color

A healthy gas flame burns blue. Yellow or orange flames mean incomplete combustion and can produce carbon monoxide. If your flames are consistently yellow, have the stove checked. Learn more in our guide on yellow flame gas stoves at Colorado altitude.

Electric Stove Safety

Never Use a Cracked Glass Cooktop

A cracked glass cooking surface is a safety risk. Stop using the cooktop and call for an assessment. See our guide on glass cooktop crack: repair or replace.

Fire Safety Basics

Keep a fire extinguisher rated for grease fires within reach. Never use water on a grease fire. If a pan catches fire, slide a lid over it and turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. Call Stove Works at (719) 467-3100 for a same-day safety check.