24 • The Beacon June 5, 2025
Columbia Gas reminds customers to not DIY
June is National Safety Month, and Columbia Gas of Ohio is sharing a reminder with customers: When planning and carrying out home-improvement projects that involve natural gas equipment and lines, don’ t do it yourself.
“ Whether you need a natural gas appliance tuneup or to address a house line concern, please do not attempt to do it yourself,” Columbia Gas of Ohio President and COO Robert Heidorn said.“ Qualified natural gas professionals across Ohio can identify and remediate natural gas concerns safely, keeping your home and loved ones secure while maintaining your peace of mind.”
Columbia Gas of Ohio owns and regularly inspects the gas lines up to your gas meter( service lines) including the meter itself. All lines from the meter into a home or business( house lines) are the responsibility of the customer.
What to take into consideration when working with a qualified gas professional on home installations:
— Never install a furnace where someone sleeps.
— Contact a qualified professional if you notice any change with your appliances such as no heat or overheating from your furnace / boiler, a yellow flame or the presence of soot around a burner on your gas stove, or your furnace or hot water heater fan often kicking on and off.
— Make sure equipment is properly vented and adjusted by a professional and that it has an adequate supply of fresh air for safe, efficient combustion.
— Follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for safe operation and care for your equipment.
— If you have flexible appliance connectors, do not reuse them. Connectors should be replaced with the appliance.
For safety information on installing natural gas appliances and equipment, visit www. ColumbiaGasOhio. com / safety / homesafety / appliance-safety / safe-appliance-installation. To find a qualified natural gas contractor near you, visit www. ColumbiaGasOhio. com / safety / find-acontractor.
Millfork Valley plants flowers
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On May 24 the Millfork Valley 4-H Club met to plant flowers. They also participated in the Memorial Day Parade.