Smell gas? Turn off the gas at the meter, get everyone outside and call 0451 001 503 or your gas supplier’s emergency line. More on our gas fitting page.
Quick answer: In NSW, gas work must be done by a licensed gasfitter. Warning signs include a rotten-egg smell, hissing, yellow flames and soot marks. If you smell gas, turn it off at the meter and get everyone outside.
Only use a licensed gas fitter
In NSW, gas work has to be done by a licensed gasfitter and certified when it’s finished. A cheap unlicensed job isn’t just illegal. It can cause leaks or carbon monoxide problems, and it can affect your insurance.
Signs something’s wrong
- A rotten-egg smell near appliances or the meter
- Hissing near gas pipes
- A yellow or orange flame on a cooktop instead of blue
- Soot marks around a heater or appliance
- Headaches or drowsiness when a gas heater is running, which can be a sign of carbon monoxide
Simple habits
- Have gas heaters serviced regularly. Unflued heaters need good ventilation.
- Don’t block vents around appliances
- Keep the area around the gas meter clear
- Know where your gas meter tap is and how to turn it off
Need a gas appliance installed or checked in Ryde, Epping, Eastwood or the North Shore? Call me on 0451 001 503.
Quick questions
Turn off the gas at the meter, avoid switches and flames, get everyone outside, and call a licensed gas fitter or your gas supplier’s emergency line.
A yellow or orange flame can mean poor combustion and should be checked by a licensed gas fitter.
