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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@Fredengle]

Hi I see you have experince using gas leak detectors so I wanted to ask your opinion please you seem use have used a gas leak detector my question to you is I am not sure why but possibly a code related to natural gas detector alarm installation states not to install the alarm over or near a doorway but I wanted to ask you in your opinion do you see any reason why you can not try to detect gas over or near a dooryway and or even if over a doorway ?did you know updated fire research states that dead air space myth is now disproven? so in case it was unclear do you see any resason you could not install a natural gas alarm over or near a doorway and even possibly even on the cieling I mean do you think it could work near or over a doorway { and possibly installing the alarm in a dead air space ? I mean do you think its theoeretically possible it could be effective in such a location thoughts please thank you

[@sjorge0714]

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]

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

[@MaelFam]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thank you for the kind words. 👍

[@Soandsoguy]

Definitely agree. Liked and subscribed.

[@beckirae100]

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.

[@LIWYMA]

Yea, I would rather have one like that.

[@uvaldoordonez8353]

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

[@RodeoRides]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Excellent!

[@Fredengle]

Hi had a question for you you said you used an gas leak detector? So wanted to ask your opinion please do you think if I was to go to the store and by a natural gas alarm it has a good chance of working over or next to a doorway? I mean i think think the only real difference is it's not allowed to alarm immediately to allow for less sensitivity as a nuisance alarms thoughts please thank you

[@barryjameson3113]

Nice. I forgot about the bubble way.

[@rickkephartactual7706]

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]

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]

It's in Home Depot.

[@rickkephartactual7706]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@Shane23Armada]

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

[@Fredengle]

HI Scott since your a novice and like learning i wanted to try to please ask your opinion the people who claim to be experts i think can possibly forget certain aspects of things but since you said you like learning maybe you you can try to answer a question for me it seems the best recommendation I am given is if I were to install an alarm t9 follow manfs directions but few seems to be able to provide me an explanation maybe you have the answer as you tried to figure out many things your self so I will try asking you if you have an opinion please the manf of possibly a natural gas alarm may suggest that an alarm should not be installed over 9r near a door way but it seems you have used gas detector before in your opinion wanted to ask you do you think if I were to by natural gas alarm at the hard ware store based on your experience with the natural gas detector you us3d it go8ng to be able to detect over or near a door way and or possibly in dead air space near the ceiling? The difference is an explosive gas alarm as compared to a detector like what you use is it's design to detect a dangerous ppm over time and not immediately to avoid false alarms but I would think if you were able to use this gas detector there an explosive gas alarm would also work any ideas please thank you in case you missed it the question was have you found your gas detector to be able to detect gas over or near a door way and possibly near the ceiling or in dead air space myth theory is if you can figure it out with that detector I bet an explosive gas alarm could work there too I wanted to ask your opinion as possibly advice provided by the manf or fire alarm code is confusing agin the question is do you think natural gas can possibly be detect ed over or near a door way or even near the ceiling or in dead air space thoughts please thank you sorry if this is redundant

[@byron3495]

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

[@paridowlatdad4893]

Thanks for all information

[@lzgamer8133]

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

[@mr.schmidt4134]

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]

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

[@kyrshP]

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

[@enriquebob5.0]

Excellent video

[@marnose4829]

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!!

[@Quainez]

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

[@hookon173]

Works on propane?

[@paulwang2604]

Very useful advice

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks a lot

[@JoseRivera-cj9sl]

Thanks

[@xenolbsx6950]

Where do I buy this gas leaking meter?

[@cynthiaalbanese478]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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

[@melissamackenzie9753]

Thank you super helpful!!

[@EuphorriaDubstep]

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?

[@unhingedom]

Very informative thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help!

[@CardinalEgan]

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]

@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.

[@notwaitingtolive]

Nice video man

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thx!

[@mtrocine]

Who do you call to repair it

[@Aman78901]

Thanks buddy

[@SuperDagod1]

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

[@travism5575]

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

[@CJU19]

Thank you so much for this video

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No Problem 👍

[@alexmolina6114]

Great video

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Alex!

[@jasvirvirdi9170]

Thank you sir 🙏🙏

[@souldamngood2884]

very helpful, thank you!

[@omijr7981]

How you detect gas leak when gas company turn off meter same day?

[@johnmyersii2156]

Great video, thanks

[@HonestAbe_Tv]

Nice video thank you

[@mattcramdon2838]

wont the soap corrode the metal?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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

[@btplumber]

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]

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.

[@jstu45]

Replace that old spring valve with a new updates gas valve

[@hectorperez8200]

Does this work when the gas valve is shut off?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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

[@hectorperez8874]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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.

[@parnell2014]

Excellent video! Thanks for posting this!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help!

[@majcaboose]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@lukecheney]

Very helpful, great demo, thank you

[@victorhugofeitosa2908]

Bro your eyes are peering into my soul!

[@JGrittles]

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]

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

[@A3Kr0n]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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]

😂

[@mikejones-vz5ec]

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]

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

[@kikh4691]

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]

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

[@kikh4691]

@@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]

Are you a qualified gas engineer ?

[@djmc1969]

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.

[@perrygimlet2403]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

💥 not recommended for sure

[@nellth7136]

❤

[@Syntax_Sensei]

instruction unclear entire house on fire

[@tekksavvy1374]

!

[@derekc2042]

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

[@JohnDretired]

Ridiculous waste of money and time. Everyone knows you just light a match. Like Al Bundy.

[@dubbthis]

Playskool my first GDI. Don't use that cheap shit please

[@lisettegarcia]

Great vid. Kind of creepy eyes. Sorry. 😟

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hahaha, first time for everything.

[@randysavage1837]

Says the woman with a joker smile.

[@lisettegarcia]

@@randysavage1837 😆

[@JohnSmith-pg9ns]

@@lisettegarcia wow you sound insane

[@lisettegarcia]

@@JohnSmith-pg9ns - n u sound like a troll