Gas Leaks – Health Warnings to Look Out For
When you have a serious and prolonged gas leak in your home, you may notice a rotten egg smell, which is one of the biggest telltale signs of gas leaks. However, there are some health-related warning signs you should be aware of as well. At New Age Plumbing, we’re dedicated to helping everyone stay safe and protect themselves against the dangers of gas leaks.
Health Symptoms of Gas Leaks
- Dizziness- Because inhaling a significant amount of gas can cause you to have trouble breathing, many people experience dizziness. If you constantly feel dizzy inside your house but feel fine a little after leaving your house, you may have a gas leak.
- Headache- In addition to dizziness, you may also experience headaches, especially due to the lack of oxygen reaching your brain.
- Nausea- Many people also experience nausea and vomiting when exposed to high levels of natural gas.
- Eye and Throat Irritation- Even with minor gas leaks, you may experience both eye and throat irritation. Of course, a lot of things can cause this, such as allergies or a black mold infestation but this combined with many of these other symptoms can indicate a gas leak.
- Breathing Problems- Inhaling large amounts of gas can cause you to have breathing problems because you’re no longer breathing in the amount of oxygen you need.
Other Signs of a Gas Leak
There are other signs of a gas leak that are important to look out for. For example, gas companies mix in a rotten egg smell with natural gas so you can tell right away that you have a gas leak. Natural gas doesn’t normally smell like rotten eggs. In fact, it smells like nothing so this was done as a preventative measure to assess gas leaks right away.
Another sign you can look out for is a hissing sound. Sometimes, if the gas leak is coming from a damaged pipe or appliance, you can actually hear the gas escape from it. You may also be able to check for signs of a gas leak outside of your home as well, such as dead plants around a gas line and bubbles in patches of dirt, which could be caused by air pockets created by the gas.
Call New Age Plumbing for Gas Leak Repair
At New Age Plumbing, we can help you repair any gas leaks you may have. We can also help you with preventative maintenance. It’s important to keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home. These will tell you if there’s a leak, even if you don’t notice any of the signs or symptoms. Call us today so we can help you!