One of the most dangerous leaks that can happen to a property is a gas leak. A gas leak can cause explosion and fire. If you suspect a gas leak shut down the main valve that controls the gas supply of your home. A trained plumber will handle the gas leak himself, so no DIY when it comes to gas leak repair. Evacuating the area, after shutting the valve off, is the best thing to do when there is a gas leak. Strictly, do not come back to the area until the leak is identified and fixed.
Signs of Gas Leak
Though it is hard to detect signs of a small gas leak, it is better to observe properly. Here are some questions to help you assess any gas leak:
- Do you smell a rotten egg or sulfur around your home?
- Do you hear a hissing or whistling sound near your gas line?
- Can you see a dust cloud or white cloud near your gas line?
- Are there bubbles in the water?
- Are your houseplants dying without you knowing the reason?
- Is your gas bill higher than your average bill but your consumption is the same?
If your answer to the questions above is YES, then there could be a gas leak in your home. The smell, sound, dust cloud, and bubbles are indications of a gas leak.
How about your house plants? If there is any gas leak, the odor and chemicals mixed in the air can kill houseplants. It is also dangerous to us, humans. Call an emergency plumbing Framingham MA if you suspect a gas leak.
Gas Leak DOs
Do the following if you have a gas leak:
- All the people and pets living in the house with gas leak must evacuate immediately.
- Leave the doors open upon going outside.
- Call a professional plumber right away. (Make the call outside away from the house or gas leak.)
Gas Leak DON’T’s
If there is gas leak or suspected gas leak, remember the things you should not do.
- DO NOT use a phone inside the house.
- DO NOT use any appliances, especially switching them on or off.
- DO NOT attempt to repair the leak on your own.
- DO NOT attempt to search for the source of the gas leak.
- DO NOT use any sources of ignition, such as lighters, matches, candles, etc.
- DO NOT forget to report this situation.
- DO NOT forget to call a reliable plumber trained at gas leak repair.
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