How to Know When Your Gas Lines Need Repairs?
Gas leaks in or around the family home can be dangerous, smelly and expensive.
It is important to keep your gas lines in good working condition for the safety and comfort of everyone in your home.
If you have gas fittings at your place of residence, here are some ways you can tell when your gas lines need repairs.
The first step to take if you experience any of the warning signs of a gas leak is to contact a plumber immediately.
Gas leaking into the house can cause symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue and nausea.
A plumber can find the source of the leak and get to work fixing the problem in a timely manner.
These physical symptoms are not the only way to spot a gas leak, however. Here are the top five things to look out for.
1. Foul Smells
We all know different gas can be smelly.
Household gas is no different, so if you find a weird smell in your home, it is best to try and locate the source of the smell.
If there is a sulfuric smell that persists in one area of the house, it's highly likely you have a gas leak.
2. Unexpectedly High Utility Bills
If you've been caught out with a gas bill that's through the roof, it may be due to a
gas leak.
Escaping gas can quickly rack up a bill, costing you hundreds in unused gas.
3. Inefficient Appliances
A crack in the gas line can cause your appliances that rely on gas to work at low capacity or less than their best.
The escaping gas and loss in pressure mean less gas is getting to the appliance, resulting in your gas stove or hot water system not heating up sufficiently.
4. Strange Hissing Sounds
If you hear a hissing sound coming from somewhere near your gas appliances or gas lines, it's a pretty good sign you are facing a gas leak.
You might not be able to visibly spot a crack or split in a gas line, but listening out for the sound of the gas escaping can be helpful in spotting where the leak is.
If you hear a faint hissing sound, turn the gas off at the mains immediately and call a plumber.
5. Dying House Plants
A telltale sign of a gas leak is the rapid decline of house plants.
If you have well-loved plants in your home and out of nowhere they have all started to wilt and decay within a short period of time, this is probably due to a gas leak.
If you notice this, it's time to look out for other signs of a gas leak at your property.
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gas leak?
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