Leak Detection Services

A carbon monoxide detector is a device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can be deadly when it enters your home. If you smell something like rotten eggs, natural gas, or even sewage, that could mean you have an unsafe level of carbon monoxide.

But will a carbon monoxide detector detect a gas leak? The answer depends on the conditions present.

If you have a gas leak, the carbon monoxide detector will detect it. The problem is that if there is no odor present, you may not realize that you have a gas leak in your home until it’s too late.

When you have a gas stove, detecting a gas leak is important. Not only can it be dangerous, but it could also lead to thousands of dollars in repairs.

Here are some tips for how to detect a gas leak on your stove:

• First, turn off all appliances that are connected to the gas line.
• Next, check for any leaks by using soap bubbles or spray paint. If you see bubbles or hear hissing sounds, there is probably a leak somewhere nearby.
• Finally, check out the connection between your stove and its gas line. Make sure that everything is tightly connected and that there are no cracks in any of those areas. If there are cracks or loose connections then they need to be repaired immediately by a licensed and experienced plumber.

If you’re not sure whether your furnace is leaking gas, here are some things to look out for:

• A strong, sweet smell in the air. This is usually a sign of methane gas. Methane is odorless, but it’s very explosive, so you should be careful if your furnace is emitting this smell.
• A change in the color of your walls or other surfaces. If there’s a leak, the flame will burn off paint and discolor surfaces.
• Water stains on walls or ceilings near the furnace. This can happen if there’s a leak in the pipes that run from your water heater to your furnace (most furnaces use this type of connection). If so, it’s likely that there’s also a gas leak.

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to discover a slab leak, but it can be difficult to know if you are experiencing one. If water is dripping from a pipe or a faucet and nothing seems to be wrong with it, then you should look elsewhere.

• Look for discoloration on the floor or walls of your basement or crawlspace. If the flooring or wall has discolored areas where water has seeped through, it’s likely you have a slab leak.
• Watch for signs of mold and mildew growth in your basement or crawlspace. This may be an indication that there is moisture present in these areas which could lead to mold growth if not addressed immediately.

If you do suspect there may be undetected leaks in your home’s foundation or basement, contact us today so we can schedule an inspection.