Never block a carbon monoxide detector with furniture or curtains since they could restrict air flow. If you have pets or children that would interfere with the detectors at knee-level, plug the devices in chest-level outlets.
Gas detectors can be purchased from your local hardware store.
Avoid keeping radon tests in areas that get damp and humid, such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room.
Check the burners on a gas stove to make sure they’re completely turned off. Immediately turn off the gas supply line and leave the building if there is a strong odor.
The gas makes a hiss or whistle when it escapes through a tight space, so not all gas leaks will make a noise.
Gas stoves may have orange or yellow flames when they’re first lit. Only be concerned if the flame is consistently orange or yellow.
Keep plants in areas in your home where gas leaks are common, like in your kitchen or close to a fireplace.
Keep in mind any changes in your lifestyle. For example, if it’s winter and you’ve been using your furnace more, your gas prices may be higher because of it. Compare bills from the same time of year to see a more accurate change.
Other symptoms may include, but are not limited to, reduced appetite, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and eye and throat irritation.
You can use any liquid dish soap to test for a gas leak. If you don’t have dish soap, you can substitute a liquid laundry detergent instead.
Don’t attempt to fix gas lines yourself if you’re inexperienced.
Even when your windows are open, you shouldn’t stay in your home until the gas leak is fixed.
Avoid using lighters or anything with an open flame. Don’t search for a gas leak with a flashlight or any other light source.
Don’t use a landline or mobile phone while you’re still inside your house.
