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How can I tell through smell alone?

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You can tell through smell because propane or butane has been made to have odor so that you can detect quickly their smell. And this is done for these gasses alone because they are very volatile.

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Whom do I contact if I think my family is being poisoned by carbon monoxide exposure? How do I protect myself from retaliation from my landlord?

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You should ether contact the gas company or poison control.

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Is it advisable to find a gas leak and fix it myself?

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If you are a certified professional, then yes. If you are not a certified professional, then absolutely not. Go outside the building, and call the gas company immediately. Never call from inside the building, as this could cause an explosion.

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Does a gas stove have an electric igniter?

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Some do, and some don't. Stoves that have an electric igniter have a button or a switch with a lightning bolt icon near the dials.

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Will I be charged if a professional checks for a gas leak?

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Your gas utility company should come out for free to assess potential leaks. It is very much in company interest that your home does not explode.

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Should I get out of the house if I can still smell gas?

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Yes! You should then call the fire department. Don't reenter the house until it has been cleared.

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There is a gas leak in the pipe, but instead of repairing it, the landlord wants to change the stove to an electric one. Does he have the right to do that?

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Yes, because of the liability to him. He will take less chance of you being harmed if he gets rid of the gas stove.

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