If You Notice This Smell
You turn on the furnace for the first time this winter. The smell of burning dust and other debris that has collected hits your nose as it’s burned off. This smell should dissipate in a few moments. Then you get another smell. This time however, it’s not the smell of the dust. This smell has hints of sulfur, like rotten eggs.
If this happens to you, then immediately shut your furnace off. You have a serious issue that needs to be resolved by a professional.
What Is That Smell?
Oddly enough, natural gas doesn’t have a smell to it. What you’re smelling are additives put into the gas mixture that creates that distinct sulfur like odor. This is done as a safety measure to help identify dangerous leaks.
What To Do When You Smell a Leak
There are a few immediate steps you should take should you find yourself in a situation where you smell a possible gas leak.
Turn off the furnace immediately.
Evacuate the home. Carbon monoxide may be present and can present life threatening danger.
Call emergency services. A gas leak has serious potential to be a threat to you and your neighbors. Emergency officials can assess the situation and tell you when it is safe to return to your home.
Schedule repairs for your furnace ASAP. In a gas leak, it’s likely there is a cracked heat exchanger. Contact Us to have your issue handled by a professional.
A Professional Makes a Difference
If you’ve experienced a leak issue, be sure to schedule an appointment for immediate service with a professional. Our experience makes a difference between patched and fixed. Remember, gas leaks can be a serious threat, you’ll want to take serious precautions for your households safety.
