Residential Business About Us Tips for natural gas safety at home. Home Residential Home Safety Home Safety NW Natural provides natural gas service to approximately 2.5 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 780,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. Our customers trust clean-burning natural gas to warm their homes and run their appliances. As with any utility, safety awareness is key. Find everything you need to know about carbon monoxide, meter safety, appliance and equipment maintenance and more. Cooking safety Fireplace safety Sewer safety Ventilation safety Pilot light safety Natural gas pipe safety How to cook safely with natural gas Ranges Keep paper towels, curtains, clothing and electric cords away from range burners. Keep burners and range tops clean and free of grease to prevent fire hazards. If a flame on a burner goes out, shut it off, wait, then re-light. Keep burners off when not in use. Keep area clear of flammable products and items that could interfere with airflow. Make sure to have good kitchen ventilation. Use a range hood or exhaust fan that vents to the outside. Grills Keep grills 10 feet away from other objects. Keep gas grills outside. Indoors, they’re a fire hazard. Check the connection between the propane tank or natural gas line to be sure it's working properly and not leaking. 2:20 See how keeping you safe is all in a day's work. Discover More Smell natural gas? Smell. Go. Let us know. Learn more about actions to take if you suspect a gas leak. Details No power? No problem. Keep the heat on with natural gas generators and many cooktops, fireplaces and water heaters. Learn more Get a free annual equipment inspection. Keep your equipment and appliances running at peak efficiency with annual inspections. Schedule now Register your account online. View and pay bills, see gas use, and compare use over time. Register Builders / HVAC Investors Suppliers Careers Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Terms and Conditions Online Privacy CA Privacy Policy Bill Inserts En Español Contact Us © 2021 NW Natural. All Rights Reserved.