Don’t put your natural gas at risk! Do you ever have moments where you’re rushing around your home, and you forget to turn off your gas oven? Whether leaving your oven on was a mistake or intentional, leaving your gas oven on overnight can be extremely dangerous. We’ll explore your most anticipated questions on this subject and talk about what to do if this happens to you. Let’s start with the most important question: What happens if I leave my oven on all night? Stay tuned for the answer:

A Fire and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

If you forget to turn your natural gas oven off before you go to bed at night, you could be in a world of trouble. Leaving your oven on all night could deplete your natural gas supply. Running your gas oven every year costs upwards of $83 a year. Can you imagine how much money it would cost you if you left your oven on all night? Leaving your oven on all night puts you at risk for an oven fire. Not only will you be risking fire hazards, but the gas that comes from your oven can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless. So if you were exposed to carbon monoxide, you might not even know it. If too much gas builds up in an enclosed space, it can be extremely dangerous and fatal. Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms can include nausea and headaches.

Does my Oven Turn Off Automatically

Luckily, most modern gas ovens turn off automatically. They come equipped with touch pads and automatically turn off after 12 hours. Even with this being the case, you’re still at risk for fires and health risks.

Here are some of the most common fire triggers, should you leave the oven on for a long time unsupervised:

If you do find yourself in this situation, it’s important to stay calm. If you do find yourself at odds with an oven fire, here’s how you can put out an oven fire:

1. Shut your oven off: For safety, you should unplug your oven as well.

2. Do not open your oven door: It might seem like the first thing you’ll want to do but once your appliance is properly shut off and unplugged, the fire might go out on its own. Fire thrives on oxygen, so opening the door will only add fuel to the fire.

3. Prepare your Correct Extinguishing tools: Before you think about grabbing some water, there’s a good chance that your oven fire started from grease. Oil and water don’t mix and will only make the fire worse. Opt for a better tool in this situation and know exactly how to use a fire extinguisher.

4. Open your windows: Once your fire is put out, it’s important that you open your windows. This will help any carbon monoxide in the air escape your home. This will also ensure smoke and other toxins leave your home.

5. Call for Help: If your fire still isn’t contained, call your local fire department.

If you feel like you were subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning, seek a doctor right away and vacate your home.

It’s never a good idea to leave your oven on all night. Not only can it be dangerous but it’s a waste of gas. If you find yourself in this situation, make sure to turn your oven off right away and take safety measures to avoid disaster.

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