Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of safety in selecting and using gas appliances and accessories, highlighting the need for compliance with mandatory standards and proper usage practices [1][2][3]. Group 1: Product Selection - Gas appliances and accessories, also known as "stove pipe valves," are essential for urban household life, and improper selection can increase gas safety risks [1]. - Consumers should check for mandatory product certification (CCC certification) and energy efficiency labels when purchasing gas stoves, water heaters, and heating furnaces [1]. - The mandatory standard stipulates that the service life of household gas stoves is 8 years from the date of sale, and stoves exceeding this period should be replaced promptly [1]. - It is advised to purchase gas appliances from authorized stores and to avoid products lacking a name, manufacturer information, quality certification, or production date [1]. Group 2: Safe Usage Practices - Users should ensure safe operation of gas products by carefully reading the user manual and safety instructions before use [2]. - Proper ventilation in gas usage areas is crucial, and the installation of gas smart meters, gas leak safety devices, and combustible gas detectors is recommended to proactively prevent gas leak risks [2]. - In case of long-term shutdown, it is advised to drain water from gas water heaters or add antifreeze, while short-term non-use should ensure the appliance remains powered and fueled [2]. - Regular cleaning of stove components like burner caps and nozzles is necessary to maintain good combustion conditions, with caution to avoid damaging gas lines [2]. - Gas appliances using AC power should have reliable grounding measures in place [2].

长江商报消息 ●长江商报记者 徐靓丽 商务部11日发布数据显示，自2024年8月加力实施家电以旧换新政策以来，截至4月10日，消费者累计购 买以旧换新家电产品达10035万台。商务部表示，下一步将将指导各地进一步加大工作力度，优化操作 流程，推动家电以旧换新政策进一步落地落细，取得更大成效。 根据预期，随着政策的扩围和深化，将进一步激发家电市场的消费潜力。随着主要家电产品保有量超过 30亿台，且很多家电产品已进入安全使用年限，以旧换新行动的必要性越发凸显。通过政策的持续推 动，将有更多的消费者享受到政策带来的实惠，家电市场的未来发展前景广阔。 有力促进消费升级 相关统计显示，中国家电市场已由增量发展阶段进入增量和存量并重阶段。2023年，中国主要品类家电 保有量超过30亿台，每百户居民拥有的彩电、空调、冰箱均超百台。按照主要家电产品安全使用年限8 年至10年计算，现已进入大批更新换代的节点，家电以旧换新需要持续深入推进。 中国家用电器协会的信息显示，多数家电企业对今年上半年业绩增长预期乐观。根据问卷调查，68%的 企业预计今年上半年营收保持增长，50.7%的企业预计利润保持增长，较2024年年中预期更为乐观。 ...