Many homes use natural gas for heating and home appliances. Gas leak detection is something every household should take seriously if you want to prevent potential harm to you and your loved ones.

Natural gas is a safe and trustworthy energy source. Compared to the electricity, people are choosing natural gas in their daily lives because of its affordability. However, it is highly combustible and gas leaking is extremely dangerous for your health and your home too. The natural gas leak happens very slowly causing carbon monoxide poisoning.  You will not immediately identify the gas leak. To help ensure that you live safely using natural gas, be aware of the signs of a gas leak.

Natural gas is odourless and colourless. Gas companies add a “rotten eggs” smell to make it recognizable in case of a leak. If you detect this smell when walking into your home, this is a clear sign of a gas leak. Also be aware of strange sounds, like hissing or whistling. These noises come from the gas pipeline or from the gas appliances. A leak in a gas pipe can sometimes cause bubbling in standing water around the home. Mark the direction of the gas line so you know which area needs to be checked. The unknown air from the ground it`s a clear sign of gas leak causing dirt to be thrown into the air or plants to be blown away. While plants can certainly die due to a variety of reasons, plants that die without a visible cause could indicate a gas leak. Also, check if a fire or a flame is coming from the ground.

The gas leak can be dangerous for your health if you don`t take necessary measures. Gas leaks change the amount of oxygen available and as you breathe less oxygen you will start feeling tired and have headaches. You are having a gas leak in your home, if you or others in your family experience sudden and unexplained symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, distress, irregular breathing, chest pain, nose bleeds, asthma, loss of appetite and many more. Even your pets can feel the same symptoms over high levels of gas leak exposure.

If you smell gas in your home, you should always take action immediately. First of all – turn off the gas supply. Next, get fresh air into your home – open all the windows and doors. If you can`t open the windows, get outside as soon as possible. You should avoid smoking and using matches or candles.

Always make sure that your household appliances are properly installed and inspected yearly. It`s easier to deal with a gas leak by stopping it from occurring in the first place.