Be Watchful for Gas Leaks from Your Boiler

If a gas boiler makes your life comfortable, make sure you keep it in good order. Gas leaks from your boiler can be life-threatening, because of poisonous carbon monoxide gas that is produced by your boiler. However, it does not mean you should stop using a boiler in your home. It is not only a gas boiler, anything that runs on gas can have a gas leak. So, the best approach is, be vigilant and learn how you can identify gas leaks in your home and how you should deal with this situation.

Symptoms of Gas Leaks from Your Boiler

1. A terrible smell of a rotten egg. If you notice a filthy smell in the air, there is a chance that the boiler may be leaking.
2. The wet area of your home may have bubbles.
3. If you notice a hissing sound coming from the boiler, you can be sure there is a leak.
4. If the boiler is in an open space, you will notice dirt in the air and plants moving with the gas.

An Easy Way to Identify Gas Leak in Your Home
 

Install a carbon monoxide alarm in your home. The alarm will start ringing when it notices a certain amount of carbon monoxide in the air. Don’t switch on or off any electrical switch or electronics. Just call your gas service provider immediately, they will let you know what you should do.

How to Identify Gas Poisoning
 

Carbon monoxide poisoning causes headache, dizziness, stomach pain, fatigue, difficulty breathing, confusion, and sickness. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should visit your doctor immediately.

How Can You Avoid Boiler Gas Leakage?

1. Ensuring the gas boiler has been correctly installed.
2. Use the boiler as per the guidelines mentioned in the manual
3. Calling an expert in boiler repair Langley to inspect your boiler once a year. 

At any point in time, if you notice any problem with your gas boiler, call us at 604.379.1266. We have been providing boiler repair in Langley for more than fifteen years and have done more than fourteen thousand residential and commercial services.