How to Tell If Your House Has a Gas Leak

Gas leaks are a serious fire hazard. Every year, around 4,200 house fires are reported in the US that originate from natural gas. If you suspect your house has a gas leak, hire a gas leak detection service ASAP and have the leak repaired. 

For this article, we connected with the professionals at Wasden Plumbing. The team of Master Plumbers is a highly recommended leak detection service provider in Rowlett and Rockwall. Here are some ways to tell if your house has a gas leak.

Try To The Smell The Leak

Natural gas is odorless in its pure form. This can make natural gas hard to detect even if it reaches high enough levels to cause health problems. Gas companies add harmless compounds called "odorants" to give natural gas an artificial smell. Texas Gas Service adds the odorant mercaptan, which has a smell similar to that of rotten eggs. You probably have a gas leak if you smell rotten eggs for no obvious reason.

Listen For Hissing Sounds

Small gas leaks can be hard to detect, even with an odorant. Still, small leaks are a fire hazard and can drive up your bill. Turn off the appliances, such as your water heater and listen for hissing sounds near your gas line. If you hear something, it's probably a leak.

Check Your Gas Meter 

You may suspect a gas leak because you got a higher bill, but you can tell if a leak is running your meter. Turn off all appliances that use gas, and check your gas meter. For convenience, take a picture of all the needles and save it. Come back after an hour and compare the needles' positions with the picture you took. If the needles have moved while nothing was turned on, you know you have a leak.

Call Gas Leak Detection Service

Only a professional can say for certain if you have a leak at the end of the day. We recommend Wasden Plumbing. Wasden Plumbing is a highly reputable plumbing company in Rowlett and Rockwall, offering gas plumbing services including leak detection and repairs. Their professionals are available 24/7 for emergencies. 

Want to know for certain if you have a gas leak? Contact the professional now!