How to Troubleshoot Oven Gas Leaks

Turn the oven off, as well as any gas burners if your oven is connected to a gas stove cooktop. A lingering natural gas smell is natural if you have recently used the oven, and a gas oven that was accidentally left on may unnecessarily alarm those around the oven. Turn off the oven and stove to see if the gas smell dissipates after a few minutes.

Ventilate the room by opening windows and doors, turning on ceiling fans and activating the ventilation hood above your stove. Introducing fresh air into the room will flush out built-up natural gas odors in the kitchen. Determine if the smell remains after ventilating the room thoroughly.

Call 911 and get everyone out of the house immediately if the smell of natural gas is still strong and persistent after turning off the oven and ventilating the room. The oven could be leaking natural gas. Do not re-enter the home until authorities declare it is safe to do so. Have your natural gas provider inspect and repair the oven to prevent future leaks.