Signs That You May Need Professional Gas Leak Detection Services

Getting professionals for gas leak detection services can be a lifesaver. A gas leak is not a minor problem; it is one of the most dangerous things you and your family can be exposed to. If you ever suspect there is a gas leak in your home, procrastination simply will not cut it. The issue needs to be quickly addressed to prevent serious injury or damage to the home. Fortunately, a person can detect a gas leak using their eyes, nose and ears. If one of these senses suspects there is a gas leak, the person should reach out to the professionals.

1. Rotten Egg Smell
Natural gas has no odor, but providers add substances that make it smell a lot like rotten eggs or decaying food. The stronger the smell is in a home, the more likely there is a gas leak. Never ignore an unexplainable rotten egg smell in the home.

2. Whistling sounds
It is sometimes possible to hear hissing or whistling sounds when near a gas leak. It sounds a lot like the sounds you hear when a ball is punctured or quickly deflated.

Other signs that there might be a gas leak include:

• Mud or water bubbling around the home
• Black/dark green soil around the home
• A spot of dead/yellow grass on the lawn
• More houseflies around the house than usual. Flies tend to gravitate towards gas leaks

The first thing a person should do when they notice a gas leak in their home is to take everyone to a safe place far from the leak. That should be the top priority when a gas leak is detected. Once everyone has been ushered to a safe location, it is time to call a professional gas leak detection service to confirm the leak and rectify it. Other important things homeowners should be aware of when dealing with gas leaks include:

• Do not try to specifically locate or fix the leak. Natural gas can be dangerous to a person’s health, and it is extremely flammable. A gas leak is not the time to test one’s DIY skills
• Electrical appliances should not be turned on or off. Doing so can create a charge that ignites the highly flammable gas
• Avoid shutting off gas valves. This can also lead to a spark that lights up the gas
• Do not use matches or lighters
• Do not start a vehicle. This can ignite the gas

There are so many things that can go wrong when you have a gas leak in your home. Evacuate your family immediately and get some professionals to come in and fix the leak. Call our Wolfforth office today if you think there is a gas leak in your home.

Request an appointment here: https://jyplumbinghvac.com or call Jay Young Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning at (806) 783-8318 for an appointment in our Wolfforth office.