Natural gas is usually thought to be safe. Yet, sometimes, your boiler or gas appliances could be improperly installed, and hence, gas leaks can take place. This can cause a substantial health risk to you or your loved ones. This is another reason you should always choose reliable boiler installation in Newcastle. Gas leaks can cause the release of carbon monoxide, which is harmful and can cause substantial health risks. So, here we will discuss what you should look out for to detect a gas leak proactively.
What should you look out for when identifying a gas leak?
There is no surefire sign to detect a gas leak. You can’t physically detect a gas leak. Yet, there are a few signs you need to look out for:
Visible damage
There might be visible damage to your appliances. If you come across any damage, the first thing to do is turn off the pilot light or gas meter. You should also alert your gas company and authorities.
Look for bubbles
If you don’t see any discernible damage, you should look for bubbles, dust or clouds in the standing water. This indicates that the gas is accumulating in the water.
Look for unexplained deaths of household plants
If you find out your household plants are dying mysteriously and under inexplicable circumstances, this might be due to the gases filling up your room and oxygen being scarce.
Warning signs for the gas appliances
Finally, you should look for warning signs on the gas appliances. These signs could range from lazy yellow flames instead of crisp blue flames, black marks, stains on or around the appliances, and too much condensation in the room.
The smell
A gas is a colourless and odourless substance. This is why the suppliers add a potent smell to the product. The scent is described as similar to rotten eggs. If you smell something similar, evacuating immediately is best for you and your family.
Listen closely
If you hear a hissing or whistling sound from one of your gas appliances, it indicates a leak somewhere in the connections.
Gas leaks can pose significant hazards, whether from issues in boilers or other gas appliances. For boiler installation in Newcastle, contact MK Robinson, and we will make sure your gas appliances are firmly in place.