• Gas Odor: Natural gas is odorless, but gas companies add a distinctive sulfur-like odor (often described as rotten eggs) to help detect leaks. If you smell gas in or around your home, it’s crucial to take immediate action. Evacuate the premises, leave the door open, and call your gas utility company or a repair company from a safe location.

• Hissing or Whistling Sounds: If you hear unusual hissing, whistling, or roaring sounds near your gas appliances, gas meter, or gas lines, it could indicate a gas leak. Do not attempt to locate the source of the leak yourself; instead, evacuate the area and call a repair company or your gas utility provider.

• Dead or Dying Plants: Natural gas leaks in outdoor lines can affect nearby vegetation. If you notice dead or dying plants in your yard, particularly in areas near your gas lines or meter, it could be a sign of a gas leak.

• Higher Gas Bills: A sudden increase in your gas bills without a corresponding increase in usage could indicate a gas leak in your home’s natural gas lines. Gas leaks can cause wasted energy and higher utility costs, so it’s essential to address them promptly.

• White or Cloudy Vapor: If you notice white or cloudy vapor near your gas lines or gas appliances, it could indicate a gas leak. Gas leaks can cause moisture to condense in the air, leading to the formation of vapor clouds.

• Physical Damage to Gas Lines: Visible damage to your gas lines, such as dents, cracks, corrosion, or exposed piping, should be inspected by a professional repair company. Physical damage to gas lines can increase the risk of leaks and pose a safety hazard.

• Pilot Light Problems: If the pilot light on your gas appliances frequently goes out or burns with an unusual color (e.g., yellow or orange instead of blue), it could indicate an issue with the gas supply. A repair company can inspect your gas lines and appliances to identify and address the problem.

• Carbon Monoxide Detector Alerts: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion of natural gas. If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, it could indicate a gas leak or malfunctioning gas appliance. Evacuate the premises immediately and call a repair company for assistance.

If you smell Natural Gas in or around your home, it important that you leave your home and get a safe distance from any structure and/or the source of the line and call the emergency line for your natural gas utility company immediately prior to calling Coastal Repair Solutions.