8 Best Gas Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed
These easy-to-install sensors help you protect your home.
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When it comes to gas leaks, timing is critical: “Because gas leaks are extremely dangerous, they must be addressed immediately,” says Dan DiClerico, Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Improvement and Outdoor Lab Director. Catching a gas leak right at its onset can help prevent a hazardous scenario from getting worse.
Whether you’re moving into a new house or updating your existing safety and security devices, our experts recommend investing in a high-quality gas leak detector that can detect toxic gases such as methane, propane, carbon monoxide (CO) or radon. Here, our pros narrow down the best gas leak detectors to help keep you, your family and your home safe.
Our top picks
The engineers and product analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have been testing the best home safety tools and gadgets for years, from top-rated smoke detectors to home security cameras, smart locks and more. When selecting the best gas leak detectors, we exposed test units to gas and assessed their responsiveness. We also considered each detector's ease of set-up, the intuitiveness of companion apps, integration with smart home devices and more. Our picks are based on our expertise in the category and include gas leak detectors from top-performing brands in Lab tests as well as positive consumer reviews.
Once you’ve checked out our selections, continue scrolling to learn more about gas leaks, which type of detector is right for your home and some key tips on how to install gas leak detectors. For more top-tested products to help keep your home safe, consult our guide to the best fire extinguishers.
Lynn Redmile (she/her) is a contributing product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she's been evaluating nutrition, fitness, beauty, textiles, home, pet, and cleaning products since 2012. She brings over 30 years of data analysis and project management experience to the role.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. A one-time roofer and a serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.
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