Testing for Gas Leaks

Loss of Sense of Smell

In addition to odor fade, physical conditions may prevent you from smelling a leak. Some physical causes are listed below:

• colds, allergies, or sinus congestion;
  
   
• use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs;
  
   
• cooking odors and certain foods you eat;
  
   
• taking certain medications;
  
   
• decline in ability to smell, especially for older people;
  
   
• prolonged exposure to the odor of propane; and
  
   
• Musty or damp smells, such as in a basement.
  
   
• If you are concerned that you may not be able to smell a propane leak, contact your family doctor

Testing for Gas Leaks

All propane leaks are dangerous. Follow the Emergency Procedure (found here) if you should suspect a leak. Go to your neighbors phone and call Mid-West Propane & Refined Fuels to check your system for leaks.

There are three ways to test for a gas leak:

• the sniff test,
  
   
• the bubble test, and
  
   
• propane gas detectors.

For more information about any of the three ways to test for a propane leak, please contact Mid-West Propane and Refined Fuels.