2007-01-07 03:15:38 · 4 answers · asked by Bobby R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it a faint smell? If not faint, get off the computer right now and call the gas company, it is an emergency. They should have someone on call 24/7 365 days a year because it is that dangerous.
If it is very faint, there are several possibilities. Gas appliances do smell a very VERY tiny bit, normally. It has to be extremely faint for this to be the problem, see above.
Check for leaking joints. Use a solution of liquid soap and water. Put it on fitting and look for bubbles. Also use on valve, they can leak too.
It is possible that the valve is not shutting off 100%. Most likely is the joints.
2007-01-07 13:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pilot light is on you might smell a hint of gas. Mine give off a gas smell when they're first lit.
But if you think its something serious I would call the gas company.
Also get a carbon monoxide detector if you don't have one.
2007-01-07 03:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gas leak before the burner prpbably wher the gas line connects to the logs. Fix or your house will blow up
2007-01-07 03:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a leak. Ring the gas board or a licenced gas fitter.
2007-01-07 04:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋