Indoor Natural Gas Leaks

March 13th, 2016 Posted in Gas Leak Detection
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A natural gas leak can be extremely dangerous if it occurs indoors and the gas in trapped within the structure. Although rare, once a gas leak occurs it only takes spark to cause an explosion, that could potentially fatally injury someone in the home and cause astronomical damage to the home. When the gas leak is inside the home, it is usually the homeowner’s responsibility to have it repaired.

Once a gas leak is noticed, the first thing to do is to remove everyone from the home and call the gas company. The gas to the home will need to be shutoff before the leak can be found and repaired. This will require a pluming company that is specialized in gas leak detection.

Plumbers with gas leak expertise can quickly find the location of the leak inside the home using highly sensitive tools for gas leak detection. These tools allow the plumber to find the exact spot where gas is leaking and make the repair on the spot, replacing the pipe, valve or other components to make the home safe again.

In some cases, a leak may be within the walls of the home, requiring removal of a part of the interior wall or structure. However, plumbers will only remove these elements if necessary and will try to keep the damage to a minimum.

Once the repair is complete, it will be tested to ensure that it can safely handle the pressure of gas without leaking. When it is certified as safe, the gas company can be contacted to turn the gas back on and the homeowner’s can return to their house.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Use All Your Senses to Detect a Gas Leak

May 29th, 2015 Posted in Gas Leak Detection
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If you use natural gas as an energy source in your home, you should always be aware of the dangers of a gas leak. Although rare, a small leak could put you, your home and family in grave danger. Not only is gas toxic, it can cause an explosion that could be a devastating tragedy for your family. It is important to know how to use all your senses to notice signs that you may have a gas leak in or around your home. Teach everyone in your family what a gas leak may look, smell and sound like to avoid a disaster. 

Signs of a Gas Leak

If you have a gas leak, there may be signs you can see both inside and outside your home. Keep an eye out for:

  • Inside your home. Is there debris, water or dirt that appears to being blown into your home? This can be coming from a leak in a gas line. The gas may be invisible but other debris can be coming out into the air with the gas.
  • Outside your home. Gas lines generally run under your lawn or yard to reach the main supply source. If there are dead patches in your lawn or vegetation above where these line run, a gas leak may be below.

You also may hear the sound of a gas leak. A hissing or whistling sound can be what you hear when gas is escaping from a pipe.

One of the most reliable and noticeable signs of a gas leak is the door. The sulfur-like smell is very distinctive, but not everyone can smell this odor, so looking and listening are also key.

If you think you have a gas leak, you need to evacuate the home immediately and call 911 or your gas company. To have the gas leak repaired, local plumber specializing in gas leak repair are the professionals to call.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Gas Line Repairs

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Gas Leak Detection
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Natural gas is a very popular fuel used in commercial, industrial and residential building throughout the United States.  The residential uses of natural gas include heating, cooking and producing hot water. The “rotten egg” smell associated with natural gas is actually sulfur added to the gas to allow people to recognize its presence, as natural gas is odorless.  The reason being that natural gas is very flammable and can be explosive if allowed to collect in a confined space and then is exposed to a flame or a spark.

Typically the gas company runs a line to the outside of the home, where a meter is installed and it is connected to the gas distribution inside of the home.  While the gas company in many cases is responsible for maintaining the gas line up to the meter, the property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the lines inside of the property.

Whenever a person smells natural gas, the first thing to do is call the gas company or 911 and wait until the gas company arrives to turn off the gas at the meter and determine if the gas leak is inside or outside of the home.  If inside of the home a plumbing contractor, who is trained in gas distribution systems and is familiar with all state codes, will need to be brought in to pinpoint the leak using specialized detection meters.  Once located, they will make the necessary repairs coordinate with the gas company to have gas service restored.  It is important to realize that gas leaks can be very serious if not addressed properly and their repair require the attention of professionals trained in gas systems.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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