Ballarat Plumber for Gas Leak

Gas can be very dangerous, it is for a reason that it’s called “the silent killer”. This is why gas suppliers add a special chemical to gas that gives it the distinct smell we all recognise. That’s right, natural gas in its pure form is actually completely odourless, so it would be very hard to detect when there is a leak. When you smell gas in your home, you need to check immediately if all the gas appliances are turned off. If you find the stove gas supply was on, turn it off and open the windows, do not light a match for a while after smelling gas! If you can not find the source and can definitely smell it, it’s time to give us a call and we will treat this as an emergency.

What to do if there is a gas leak?

Once you are certain that it is a gas leak, open all the windows to create airflow with fans, etc to minimise the chance of suffering from any side effects. Gas poisoning can make you feel quite sick. If you live in a unit of an apartment, it would be a good idea to check in with the neighbours to see if they are smelling it too. Sometimes the leak could be from the next apartment and can actually be much worse over there. If the neighbours were sleeping and did not notice it, you ringing the doorbell could be saving their lives. Call a local plumber immediately. If you are based in Ballarat, we are ready, our team is experienced in gas leak detection and since we are local, it won’t take long for us to arrive on site.