Steps To Take When You Smell Natural Gas

5/17/2019 (Permalink)

If you use gas to power your home in Spring Hill, KS, it is important to know how to recognize the signs of a gas leak. A gas fire can erupt quickly if there is gas present. There are several things you should do immediately if you suspect a leak.

Recognizing a Leak

You can identify a natural gas leak in your home by smell, sight or sound. Some signs include:

• A rotten egg smell
• A hissing sound
• Dead grass near pipeline
• Bubbling in standing water near pipeline
• Exposed or damaged pipeline
  
  

Checking the Stove

Your home can suffer a lot of fire damage from a gas fire on your stove. Make sure all burners are off when they're not in use. If you see a knob that is in the on position but don't see a flame, that is probably where the smell is coming from.

Ventilating Your Home

To prevent the need for fire damage cleanup, you can air out your house by opening the windows. This can help disburse noxious fumes.

Avoiding a Spark

Many items in your home could trigger a gas explosion when there is a leak present. Don't turn on lights. Avoid using your cell phone until you are away from your home. Anything with a flame can put your safety at risk and lead to damage that can only be remedied by fire cleanup experts.

Evacuating the Area

The most important thing you can do is leave your home. Don't try to fix the leak yourself; call the utility company once you are a safe distance from your home. Wait to enter your home again until a professional technician says it is safe to do so.

While avoiding a gas fire is a worthwhile goal, keeping yourself and your family safe is more important. If you know you have a leak, evacuate even if you don't know exactly where the smell is coming from. Let the professionals handle the problem.