In the last two years, many families have been confronted with home visits to check gas stoves free of charge, change hoses and screen gas leaks. Some were dressed in uniform, with a kit on their backs, and looked very professional, and in a few words many elderly people and housewives believed it, with the result that they spent hundreds of dollars on a thin, low-cost hose or bought a bunch of non-utilized accessories。
You don't have to be afraid, you don't have to be pressured. A truly regular gas worker with a background and a code of conduct, while those who impersonate staff and come to the door are most afraid of a simple and reasonable demand. If you say it, it's true. You can tell right away。
Today's article, in the most tangible and pertinent words, explains the whole thing so that you can come to the door and check the gas stoves again. It is not self-evident。
First, let's figure out who's the real gas guy
First of all, we need to understand that a regular gas company does meet door security。
Usually once a year, the main checks are whether the pipeline is ageing, whether the interface is loose, whether the gas kit is qualified and whether there is a risk of leakage. It is a normal job to ensure the safety of the population, and it is a good thing that we cannot all reject it。
But formal security checks have several distinct features:
1. There will be no voluntary marketing of products and no forced change of hoses, alarms or valves。
2. The basic security check is free of charge and will be charged at the published price only if you wish to replace the spare parts。
3. Uniform work documents, uniforms, work orders, service flow specifications。
The inspection will be confirmed by your signature, leaving formal documents。
And those who pretend to be half-sellers are very fixed:
• enter the door first to scare you about the gas leaks in your house, the expiration of your hose, and the danger。
• then take out a bunch of accessories and say it has to be changed immediately or something will happen。
• the price is high, and a hose costs dozens of dollars, and you're charged one or two hundred or more。
• not to mention which company they are and not to show valid documents。
Many people spend their money in vain because they were embarrassed to refuse at first, scared, confused。
Ii. The most critical sentence: valid work papers
Distinguishing a real teacher, without expertise, without looking at tools, without listening to him is scary。
All you have to say is very calm, very normal:
"please show me your valid work papers. Let me see."
In that case, it would make it possible for irregulars to be present。
Let me untangle it for you. Why is that so useful。
1. True master: a great deal for you look
The first thing for regular gas company employees to come to the door is to show their papers, or if you ask, pull them out。
On the id:
Photos
• name
Work no
• name of company
• duration of validity
In some cases, there will be a 2-dimensional code that can be scanned to verify identity。
He's a regular worker. He's got nothing to worry about。
2. Fake teacher: panic and excuse to avoid
The impostor is afraid to read your papers。
They usually get stuck like this:
• “i forgot my papers, at the company.”
• “we come all the way, without documents.”
• "i'm just here to help check."
• “don't worry, i'm looking into the whole neighborhood.”
It's 100 per cent wrong to start looking for excuses, impatience, and change the subject。
A real regular serviceman will never get mad at you because you want to see a document, but will understand you and cooperate with you。
Third, besides the papers, these three points will help you make a quick judgement
In addition to the core of the "certificate" approach, i would like to add three simple and practical methods of judgement that can be used immediately in life, read and learned。
1. Increased vigilance in all cases of sale and sale
Formal gas security checks, only checks and no sales。
If they come in, they'll keep telling you:
• replacement of hoses
• replacement of valves
• purchase of gas alarms
• cleaning gas stoves
• security devices installed
And it's pretty urgent to say, "no, it's going to explode now," "no, you're not." that's pretty sure, not a regular security check。
2. Do not pay any fees without formal documentation
Regular replacements of accessories will:
• give you the price first
• with your consent
• formal bills or work orders after replacement
Those who take the money, write you a white note, not even a cop, are sold on a temporary basis。
You can say on your own initiative: i'll call the gas company first
You can also say very calmly:
"i'll call the official customer service to confirm that there's such an arrangement?"
The real master is not afraid of your verification。
As soon as you're on the phone, the fake teacher's gonna make excuses for saying, "well, i'll go to the next house," and then go。
This technique is particularly useful for older persons, and children are taught early to older families, avoiding many pits。
Iv. Formal gas security, what is the process
I'll give you a full account of the formal process, and then we'll check it out。
1. Early notice
In most sub-districts, advance notice is given to inform security checks。
2. Proactive testimony at the door
Staff members knock on the door to identify themselves and present their papers。
Free testing
Pipes, interfaces, gas stoves, water heaters are checked for leaks, ageing and delays。
4. Notification of the problem, no coercion
There's a danger that you'll be told to handle, but not forced to consume。
Signature confirmation
After checking, you sign and file。
The whole process, no lies, no lies, no intimidation, no forced sale。
We must teach them these words
To be honest, the main goal of people who are now in the house is the elderly。
The elderly are soft, afraid, embarrassed to refuse, and less aware。
As a family, we just need to teach the old man three words:
“you stay, i'll call the children.”
“please show me your work papers.”
“i don't buy anything, i don't change parts, i just check.”
Just remember those three words, 99 per cent of the scams can't get close。
Security checks are a good thing, and we support them, but they must not be used by others to cheat in the name of security。
Vi. The daily use of gas stoves is more important than door-to-door inspection
And here, i also give you a little more practical and secure than identifying liars。
• gas hoses are periodically replaced, usually for up to 18 months。
• the use of stainless steel beads is recommended to be safer and more durable。
• to cook without leaving a person, always keep the valve closed。
• smelting, opening windows, closing air, not turning off electrical appliances and calling outside for repairs。
These are formal, scientific, reliable security commons, and everyone remembers, better than anything。
Summary and interaction
There will be no panic, no fear, and no shame。
All that is required is a calm request for valid work documents from the other party, and the true teacher is willing to cooperate, and the false teacher immediately reveals himself。
It is hardly acceptable to cooperate in the purchase of spare parts, to pay blindly, or to call for verification if it is uncertain。
Security is important, money is important, and we must both support regular security and keep our wallets。
Have you or your family ever seen a gas check? How did you tell the truth
