Yeah, pets can be hit or miss for sure. Good call on multiple detectors—had a tenant once who caught a leak early because we placed one near the basement stairs. Peace of mind is worth it.
"Peace of mind is worth it."
Couldn't agree more—I've seen too many close calls over the years. Even a basic detector can make all the difference. Glad you caught yours early... smart move placing one by the basement stairs, btw.
"Even a basic detector can make all the difference."
True, detectors are helpful, but I wouldn't put all my trust into just a basic one. Had one fail on me a couple years ago—luckily I caught the gas smell myself and aired out the house immediately. Since then, I've leaned more toward prevention than detection:
- Regular HVAC and appliance checks (at least annually).
- Quality detectors with digital readouts rather than just alarms.
- Good ventilation habits, especially in basements and kitchens.
Honestly, peace of mind is great, but relying solely on detectors feels a bit risky. Better to tackle issues at the source and minimize the chances of leaks altogether. Glad it worked out for you though... gas leaks are no joke.
Had a similar scare myself last winter... woke up at 2 AM to that faint rotten egg smell. The detector didn't even beep, but my gut told me something wasn't right. Glad you caught yours early—trusting your instincts definitely pays off sometimes.
"The detector didn't even beep, but my gut told me something wasn't right."
Good call trusting your instincts on that one. Those detectors are useful, but they're definitely not foolproof. Had a similar situation myself a couple years back—thought I smelled gas near the stove, detector stayed silent. Decided to do a quick soap-and-water check around the fittings (just mix dish soap and water, brush it onto connections, and watch for bubbles). Sure enough, found a tiny leak right at the valve connection. Tightened it up, retested, and everything was good after that.
Point is, detectors can help, but your nose and gut feeling can be just as important. Glad you caught it early—gas leaks aren't something you want to mess around with. Good job staying safe.
