Gas leak detection in Yonkers, NY
Smell gas? Get outside first. Once the utility clears it, we find the source and repair it.
Natural gas has no smell of its own, so utilities add a sulfur odorant that smells like rotten eggs. If that smell is strong, or you hear hissing, leave the building immediately, don't operate switches, and call 911 or Con Edison from outside. Faint, intermittent odors near an appliance or meter still deserve attention. Gas leak detection uses instruments and pressure testing to find exactly where gas is escaping, so the problem can be fixed rather than guessed at.
What's Included
- Electronic combustible gas detector survey of piping and fittings
- Leak solution testing at suspect joints
- System pressure test to confirm tightness
- Inspection of appliance connectors and valves
- Check of meter-side piping inside the building
- Repair of leaking fittings or sections found
- Written summary of what was located and fixed
Our Process
- 1
Safety first
If a strong odor is present, the utility responds before we do; we work once the area is safe.
- 2
Survey the system
We trace gas piping from the meter to each appliance with a sensitive detector.
- 3
Confirm and pinpoint
Suspected spots are confirmed with leak solution and the system is pressure tested.
- 4
Repair and retest
Leaking joints or pipe are repaired and the full system is tested again.
Why Choose Expert Plumbing of Yonkers for Gas leak detection
Methodical tracing
We check the entire system, not just the first fitting that seems suspect.
Detection plus repair
Finding a leak is only useful if it gets fixed — our technicians do both.
Clear safety guidance
We explain exactly what to do if you ever smell gas again.
Utility coordination
If the utility shut off your gas, we help with the repair and testing needed to restore it.
Old threaded gas piping in Yonkers basements
Much of Yonkers' housing was piped for gas with threaded black iron in the early and mid 1900s. Decades of vibration, settling on hillside foundations, and damp basements can loosen joints or corrode pipe. Faint gas odors in homes around Getty Square, Ludlow, and Nodine Hill often trace back to a single weeping fitting near the meter or an aging stove connector. Pinpointing it avoids unnecessary replacement.
Where We Provide Gas leak detection
We offer gas leak detection throughout greater Yonkers, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I smell gas?+
If the smell is strong, leave right away without using switches, phones, or flames inside. Call 911 or Con Edison from outside. Don't go back in until you are told it's safe.
The smell comes and goes — should I still call?+
Yes. Intermittent odors near appliances or the meter can indicate a small leak. We can locate it once any immediate danger has been ruled out.
Can a carbon monoxide detector find a gas leak?+
No. CO detectors sense carbon monoxide from combustion, not natural gas. Separate natural gas alarms exist and can be a helpful addition.
Will my gas be shut off during testing?+
Pressure testing may require a short shut-off. We relight pilots and confirm appliances work when finished.
Find the Source of That Gas Odor
Once you're safe, call us to locate and repair the leak.