Gas Leaks Tips for Indoor Fireplaces
By:
Joe Castro Plumbing
| Published 08/28/2023
My Joe Plumber, located in The Woodlands, is your go-to for gas line and gas valve repair for indoor fireplaces.
Here are some tips from Joe Plumber on how to spot an indoor fireplace gas leak.
Gas Leak Warning Signs
- The fireplace does not light.
- Your home methane detectors or carbon monoxide detectors sound.
- A stench of “rotten eggs” or a “gas odor” is smelt throughout your home.
- Your fireplace is making a strange hissing sound.
Due to using very little gas compared to your other indoor appliances, the rotten egg or gas odor smell might not always be there. Your home methane detector is your go-to in gas leak situations. If you do not have a methane detector in your house, installing one would be a great safety step. If you have any suspicion of a gas leak, call 911 or your local gas company immediately after leaving the home.
Odorless and Colorless Carbon Monoxide can lead to major illnesses without any prior knowledge of the issue. Respiratory problems may occur immediately or gradually. Carbon monoxide detectors can alert you of the presence of deadly carbon monoxide levels. When a gas fireplace is being used, carbon monoxide detectors can sense a potential carbon monoxide condition that can be created when the gas fireplace is not working properly. Take another safety step by installing carbon monoxide monitors throughout your home.
If you suspect a gas leak in your home immediately exit and call 911 or your local gas company.
Make sure your gas fireplace is working properly by calling Joe Plumber, located in The Woodlands, TX. Contact Joe today by filling out the form below or by phone at (832) 515-4250 or (281) 323-4730!
