How to Find a Gas Leak in Your Home with a Gas Leak Detector

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Finding a gas leak in your home can be a challenge. A common sign of a leak is the smell of rotten eggs that comes from the additive mercaptan which is added by utility companies to help detect a natural gas leak which is actually odorless without the additive. I had this exact scenario in one of my rental properties and used both soapy water and a Home-Flex gas leak detector to find the source of the leak. Overall I thought the gas leak detector worked great and delivered as advertised.
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@sjorge0714 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial, I just tried it right now to check on some dryer work. My sense of smell is terrible which is why any gas work makes me second guess myself. I tested it on my stove to make sure the sensor was working and everything worked well. I got mine from Home Depot so that's another buying option.

@chrismontgomery7537 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the comparison of the soap/water mix and the electronic detection device. Thank you!

@uvaldoordonez8353 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your effort, it makes me more confident in buying the detector. Thanks, you helped me out big time.

@beckirae100 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised that the detector required you to go right next to the leak to be detected. Itseems this detector is good to find the specific leak, where as others I've seen can detect it in the air from feet away. I like both.

@Shane23Armada 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this meter was helpful, we had gas came in to the main sewer line couple days ago and smelling the basements and house took while to figure out when we open the cover

@melissamackenzie9753 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you super helpful!!

@souldamngood2884 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you!

@johnmyersii2156 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@jasvirvirdi9170 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 🙏🙏

@plusultratoys 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video thank you

@CJU19 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

No Problem 👍

@unHingedOYT 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@ebo2584 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@Aman78901 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@barryjameson3113 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I forgot about the bubble way.

@JoseRivera-cj9sl Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mr.schmidt4134 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you helped out big time. Appreciate your efforts makes me more confident with the detector. Have used soap and water before, but the newer technology is like you said simpler to bring with tool box!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, the detector has come in handy for me several times on my rentals. Best of luck!

@MaelFam 4 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best video we all are looking for. Thank you for sharing!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. 👍

@miguelp4812 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree. Liked and subscribed.

@paulwang2604 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful advice

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@byron3495 Жыл бұрын

When the cut on off valve is whistling that's a pretty good indication that that's where the leak is coming from.

@RodeoRides 2 жыл бұрын

Purchased this at home depot and yes it works, two AA batteries and I was good to go.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@lukecheney 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, great demo, thank you

@alexmolina6114 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@parnell2014 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for posting this!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@marnose4829 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vídeo!! I HAVE A QUESTION.... WHEN YOU ARE USING THE DEVICE, DO YOU KEEP ON PRESING,??? WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON, IT GOES BACK TO ALL THE COLORS. THANK YOU HAVE A BLESED DAY!!

@lzgamer8133 2 жыл бұрын

Use leak bubble solution not soap and water, it will corrode the metal over time.

@EuphorriaDubstep Жыл бұрын

my homeflex lights up bt doesnt do the loud beeping. when i do it outside theres 1 light but inside there are almost 3 lights lit. maybe im waving it too much?

@kyrshP 4 ай бұрын

Is that smell flammable? Like if you can smell a little of it can your water heater explode?

@CardinalEgan 3 жыл бұрын

In my area, flared copper gas lines have not been code compliant for at least 10 years. I hope the pro changed it out for something more up-to-date, like a flexible gas connector.

@CardinalEgan 3 жыл бұрын

@Waxman - Well it's possible that you saved their lives, so you can take some satisfaction from that... and my comment about flared copper and building code probably doesn't apply inside an appliance.

@hookon173 Жыл бұрын

Works on propane?

@rickkephartactual7706 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with that detector, but any meter has a response time that you need to know to use properly. The response time would be something like 30 seconds for example. In that case, you need to keep the meter in one place for at least 30 seconds to know where the leak is coming from. If you are moving around the meter could have moved quite some distance in 30 seconds making. you think the leak is in the wrong space. I spent several years on a Fire Dept. Hazardous Materials team and we always used both a meter (professional grade) and the soapy water bottle to locate the leak.

@williamallen7836 3 жыл бұрын

I have this very detector. It has a 25 second calibration time. Then it lights just the green light to indicate it is ready. One interesting note though. The fresh batteries I put in were very cold. So the first time I turned it on it went a bit crazy. Turned it off and held it my hand for a few minutes, and tried again with much better results. Extreme Temps can throw it off. Even if it's coming from the batteries.

@barryjameson3113 Жыл бұрын

It's in Home Depot.

@rickkephartactual7706 Жыл бұрын

@@williamallen7836 Calibration time is not the same as response time. If you need clarification on the difference I would be more than happy to help you.

@williamallen7836 Жыл бұрын

@@rickkephartactual7706 Yes, my point about the 25 second calibration is that many people try to use it to early. Then complain about the "quality". Also the instructions did list it response time. Just can't recall it off the top of my head. The slower response time then a profesional unit is why the instructions states to move the the dector very slowly around the joint being tested several times before moving on to the next joint. The instructions were of a quality I did not expect for the price point, but were very good.

@rickkephartactual7706 Жыл бұрын

@@williamallen7836 Outstanding, you obviously do understand how it works. Good luck

@mtrocine 2 жыл бұрын

Who do you call to repair it

@xenolbsx6950 Жыл бұрын

Where do I buy this gas leaking meter?

@jstu45 2 жыл бұрын

Replace that old spring valve with a new updates gas valve

@notwaitingtolive 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video man

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thx!

@SuperDagod1 2 жыл бұрын

Installed a new stove at home, still smell gas . Gonna try this

@travism5575 2 жыл бұрын

Check any flare fittings like the one shown and appliance/flex hoses. Two most common leak points in my opinion.

@nellth7136 Жыл бұрын

❤

@Quainez 3 жыл бұрын

with the gas leak detector what you shouldve done was turn it on outside of the home and then try to find the gas leak inside the home

@cynthiaalbanese478 3 жыл бұрын

How close to the gas leak do you have to put the device?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

You should be within 1 foot and the LED scale should increase as you get closer.

@hectorperez8200 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work when the gas valve is shut off?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Depends, if the leak is downstream of the valve you are shutting off then you won’t be able to find it.

@hectorperez8874 3 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Thanks for the fast reply!! However, what are other alternatives to find a leak when the gas is turned off?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Only other way I can think of is to somehow “pressurize” the system and then use the soapy 🧼 water check . That way any point that has a leak will have air passing through the leak path and then create bubbles.

@majcaboose 3 жыл бұрын

just call the gas company. if they find what they cant fix or isolate, they will turn off the gas and have you call the professional you decided to do in the end. at the one i work for all gas leaks are free.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Had Dan, Unfortunately on this instance the Gas company was called and did their inspections with the result being "no issue." We could still smell the gas and thus the video. All that said I agree calling the gas company is a great first step.

@majcaboose 3 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Clearly they didn't do their job. Shutting down all gas appliances and spotting the meter would reveal even minor leaks. Its standard practice industry wide.

@throws56 3 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs, most likely a PPM leak. A lot of ppl can smell even 100 to 200 PPM, which is very very small amount and not dangerous as most houses you enter probably have a PPM leak somewhere in the house. My company procedure is to test on "LEL", "Lowest explosive limit". it takes 10,000 PPM to = 1 LEL and then your still a ways away from explosive levels.

@throws56 3 жыл бұрын

I've done HPT on house leaks where furnace gas valve was allowing between 3000 to 4000 ppm to pass when furnace was not operating. Ran a HPT test for 30 mins and it didn't move a bit (yes, I tested to make sure it wasn't a "stopped" meter). Most calls are for a couple hundred PPM leaks.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

@@throws56 thanks for the feedback, really appreciate the experience and examples 👍

@mattcramdon2838 3 жыл бұрын

wont the soap corrode the metal?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not concerned as the amount used was small and the excess was wiped off after the check.

@btplumber 3 жыл бұрын

If the dish soap contains ammonia it will damage the brass and potentially cause it to split. When using a soapy spray it should be cleaned away after with clean water .

@djmc1969 Жыл бұрын

yes use certified leak detection fluid and ensure you are working in line with the legal requirements of domestic gas regulations - if you are qualified to work on gas you will know this.

@A3Kr0n 4 жыл бұрын

Whatever happened to using a lit match to find a leak?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I actually saw a guy do that once which resulted with him almost lighting his hair on fire. He did find the leak but had a close call for sure. 💥

@EASTCAMDEN4LIFE 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@victorhugofeitosa2908 2 жыл бұрын

Bro your eyes are peering into my soul!

@JGrittles 2 жыл бұрын

Please call your gas company if you think you smell gas. They have crews on-call 24/7. Dont just rely on Amazon products

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

I agree but the problem is the gas company did come out in this instance and wasn't able to find the issue 😕

@tekksavvy1374 6 ай бұрын

@perrygimlet2403 4 жыл бұрын

Using a match for a gas leak? BOOM! Well it was a nice house, no more!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

💥 not recommended for sure

@mikejones-vz5ec 3 жыл бұрын

That device is complete garbage bought it today and it went off everywhere. I had Vectren come out to make sure there was no leak and was told those gas leak detectors are complete garbage by the Vectren employee.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for the feedback. Not sure the difference since mine actually has worked great for me on a couple leaks.

@Syntax_Sensei 2 жыл бұрын

instruction unclear entire house on fire

@kikh4691 2 жыл бұрын

from the feedback this detector is exactly what you pay for it, cheap. the best way for a DIY to detect a leak is to call a licensed plumber. this video also shows why copper is never used for gas lines, gas and the odorant will eat the copper causing a leak. look at how gas companies handle gas, they used either carbon steel or stainless steel for the connections from the main line to the device. let the professionals handle natural gas, oops are something you do not get a second chance with natural gas.

@djmc1969 Жыл бұрын

mercapatan ( the aded odour) will not corrode copper pipework and copper makes up the majority of gas pipework.

@kikh4691 Жыл бұрын

@@djmc1969 you need to get your facts straight, copper will corrode in gas service. Most gas pipeline are constructed with steel. While distribution lines use black steel, or HDPE POLY. Distribution lines are generally lower pressure allowing the use of poly. There has been advancements made with HDPE poly to allow it to operate at much greater pressures, it is not a diy projects. I have seen pvc used in gas, this is an accident waiting to happen.

@djmc1969 Жыл бұрын

Are you a qualified gas engineer ?

@derekc2042 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you find it and get a "professional out there lol

@djmc1969 Жыл бұрын

If you smell gas call a qualified gas engineer, there are so many reasons this advice could end in a fatality or explosion. The legislation and training surrounding gas and carbon monoxide emissions demonstrates the level of expertise required to protect life and property. IF YOU SUSPECT A GAS LEAK IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDER OR A QUALIFIED GAS ENGINEER.