Our natural gas heater is in our attic. A few days ago when I went up to the attic to take some stuff up to storage, I noticed a faint natural gas odor at the top of my attic steps (which are very close to the furnace). After a few seconds I could not smell it anymore and thought that maybe I was just being paranoid. The furnace has been working fine, mostly just coming on at night as it is not extremely cold yet. Again today when I went up to the attic with some stuff I smelled it again, and again in a few seconds could not notice it anymore. The attic is usually closed off from the rest of the house, as these are pull-down steps. I do no smell the odor anywhere else in the house. My husband says he does not smell it, but I know the smell was there on both occasions.

Do gas companies come check suspected leaks out for free? I would love to have a problem confirmed before I call a technician. (Money is tight.)

Thank you!

Do gas companies come check suspected leaks out for free? I would love to have a problem confirmed before I call a technician. (Money is tight.)

It is possible gas companys will check for a leak for free. (I am surprised you did not call the gas company to find out since we have no idea what your gas company does.)

Money is never a issue when you have a gas leak or suspected gas leak. Your home can blow up weather or not you have money.

Thank you so much for your quick reply, but your sarcasm wasn neither solicited nor appreciated.

Sometimes the truth hurts and I will never feel bad about getting someone's attention when a very serious condition exists. Could be the next time there is a emergency of this nature you will not waste time by posting on a board such as this. The message that was sent you was intentional so hopefully you learn a lesson especially about gas leaks that can get worse in a minute and blow up your home with you in it.