Gas Smell Near the Meter or Pipework
A gas odour around the meter box, a pipe run or an appliance connection..
A gas odour around the meter box, a pipe run or an appliance connection.
What is actually going on
A gas odour around the meter box, a pipe run or an appliance connection.
The realistic causes, in order
A joint on the installation pipework that has developed a small escape A meter connection or fitting requiring attention by the emergency service provider A gas appliance connection or flexible hose that has deteriorated
What we test on site
A tightness test on the whole installation once it is safe to do so Every accessible joint and appliance connection Whether the escape is upstream of the meter, which is the emergency service provider's responsibility
Questions we get asked
What causes a gas smell near the meter on a gas boiler?
A joint on the installation pipework that has developed a small escape
What normally puts a gas smell near the meter right?
Once the emergency service has made things safe, we carry out the tightness test and repair the installation pipework.
Is it safe to keep using the system with a gas smell near the meter?
Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 immediately for any suspected gas escape. They attend free of charge and will make the situation safe. Repairs to the installation afterwards are then carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.