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Do gas meters release a small amount of gas from time to time?

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Gas meters are not supposed to leak. Call and have it looked at by the gas company.

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Can I use Windex to check for a gas leak?

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No. Soapy water uses surface tension to make bubbles (when there is a gas leak). Windex does not.

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Does a gas leak smell?

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Yes, natural gas has a distinctive odor that you'll notice in a leak.

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Where is the best place to mount a natural gas detector?

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Place it on every level on your home by gas lines, such as your dryer, water heater, and furnace, and your gas meter. So, if you go by it and can't smell or hear anything, you can get out and call the gas company.

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Are there other ways of locating very small gas leaks aside from using dish-washing liquid?

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Use a gas detector that detects gas concentration. You can find it at your hardware store. Go to the gas lines in your home, and if it starts beeping, that means there is gas in the air, and you should get out.

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Does a gas meter hiss?

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It's possible that you can hear the gas flowing through the meter. If in doubt, contact the gas company. They will usually check it for free.

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What can I use to detect a gas leak from my gas stove?

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Soapy water is a good test, but a gas leak detector is better. If there is a leak inside your stove, you will probably need to disassemble the stove to some degree to get to all of the gas tubing to test it. You should probably have an appliance repair person who is experienced with gas leaks check it out for you. The most likely cause of a leak is the fittings on the piping. It's also possible to have a bad valve that controls a burner.

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