"sometimes leaks happen in weird spots that even newer detectors don't catch right away."
Yeah, that's a good point. Have you noticed if certain brands or types of detectors seem more reliable than others? I've seen some cheaper ones miss leaks entirely, especially if they're tucked away behind cabinets or appliances. Personally, I think regular inspections are smart—detectors help, but nothing beats a trained eye checking those tricky spots every now and then. Did your inspector find anything unexpected during your last check?
"Personally, I think regular inspections are smart—detectors help, but nothing beats a trained eye checking those tricky spots every now and then."
True, but honestly, even trained eyes miss stuff sometimes. Had a job last year where the homeowner swore up and down their inspector gave the all-clear just a month before. Turns out there was a tiny leak behind drywall—barely noticeable visually, but the homeowner kept smelling gas faintly. Detectors didn't pick it up either. Point is, no method's foolproof...best bet is to combine detectors with regular checks and trust your gut if something feels off.
Yeah, good point—no single method catches everything. Had a similar issue once where the detector stayed silent, but the homeowner kept insisting something smelled weird. Turned out to be a tiny fitting behind the stove that was barely leaking. Honestly, detectors are great for peace of mind, but nothing beats paying attention to your senses and checking things out if something feels off...
Yeah, detectors are definitely handy, but they're not foolproof. Had a customer once who swore they smelled gas near their dryer—detector didn't pick up anything, but turns out it was a super slow leak at the valve connection. Those tiny leaks can slip right past detectors, especially if the airflow in the room disperses it quickly. Always trust your nose and gut feeling too... detectors are good backup, but nothing beats a careful manual check now and then.
Good point about trusting your senses. I've seen detectors miss small leaks too, especially when they're intermittent or airflow is strong enough to dilute the gas quickly. One thing I always recommend is doing a manual soap-and-water test on connections every now and then—just mix a little dish soap with water, brush it onto the fittings, and watch closely for bubbles forming. Even tiny leaks will usually show up this way. Also, don't forget to check flexible hoses behind appliances; they can degrade over time and develop tiny cracks that detectors might not catch right away. Glad you caught that leak early though... better safe than sorry.
