Signs of a Gas Leak in Your Home
Unlike detecting a water leak, which is as simple as listening for rushing water, watching for mold damage, or even keeping an eye on your water meter, detecting a gas leak isn’t easy. With that said, you should be on the lookout for these signs of a gas line leak:
- Distinct rotten egg/sulfuric smell in the home
- Hissing sounds from gas lines or appliances, even when the appliance is turned off
- Air bubbles in standing water outside of your home
- High gas bills with no change in usage
- Dead or dying houseplants
While these can be useful signs to tip you off to a potential gas leak, the only way to know for certain is to contact an Aurora natural gas leak detection company to test your home and resolve the leak.
Natural Gas Leak Detection Services
Our Aurora gas leak repair and detection services use specialized tools and methods to locate and repair gas leaks quickly. This includes electronic ‘sniffer’ devices, smoke testing, and thermal imaging, all of which can help us spot this otherwise invisible gas. Using these methods, we’ll locate the source of the gas leak and repair it.
Gas Line Inspection and Diagnostics
Of course, the best way to deal with a gas leak is to stop it from occurring in the first place. Our gas line inspection and diagnostic services give you peace of mind that your gas lines are in good condition. Any pinprick leaks or loose connections can be repaired before they become more serious problems. If the diagnostic finds that your gas line is in poor condition overall, we can provide the next steps for repiping and other services.
Locating Hidden Gas Leaks
Gas leaks don’t always occur in accessible, visible areas. Occasionally, they happen behind drywall or under your foundation slab. Our Aurora residential gas leak detection team will use special tools to find these leaks with minimal damage to the home, including:
- Infrared imaging to view gas concentration patterns
- Highly sensitive electronic gas detectors
- Pressure testing on the gas line
- Acoustic sensors to pinpoint the leak based on sound
Gas Line Repair for Leaks and Damage
If a gas pipe leak is detected, it needs to be repaired as soon as possible to protect your health and safety. Our team offers comprehensive gas line repair services, whether it’s sealing a small leak, repairing a section of pipe, or replacing an entire section. We’ll always repeat the home gas leak detection test afterward to ensure the leak has been completely addressed.
Gas Appliance Leak Detection
Gas lines aren’t the only things that can leak! Your gas-powered appliances, such as your stove or furnace, may also be emitting hazardous natural gas into your home’s indoor air. If our detection methods indicate the leak is caused by an appliance, you can count on the Aurora gas leak plumbers at High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric to repair it and ensure it’s safe to use again.
Safety-Focused Gas Leak Solutions
The best way to stay safe from gas leaks is to get proactive. We help improve your home’s safety by installing natural gas detectors that work alongside smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to alert you to hazardous vapors or particles in the air. This, along with regular testing of your home, helps protect your family from the hazards of a gas leak.