Gas Line Repair, Leak Detection and Line Replacement

A gas leak is extremely dangerous and life-threatening if left unattended. Thankfully, there are numerous signs that indicate a severe gas leak in your home. For the most part, you don’t need any specialized equipment or expertise to detect the signs. If you were to invest in a tool, a handheld natural gas detector from your local home improvement store would be useful to have in the home.

Even without a detector, you can typically notice the signs using your senses. These gas leak symptoms include:

Foul Odors

Natural gas does not have an odor. The gas utility companies, however, include the chemical mercaptan to produce a rotten egg or sulfuric smell to the gas. This odor is the first, most common sign of a gas leak in the home.

Hissing Noises

If you notice a slight hissing or whistling noise near your gas-powered appliances or gas lines, it’s because of a leak or a loose connection. On occasion, walk around your home and listen for the faint whistle. The closer you are to the leak, the stronger the sound.

Dust

One telltale sign of a gas leak is if there is noticeable dust or a white cloud moving about near the gas line. Your natural gas is colorless, but it can stir up a small cloud of dust near the pipe during a leak.

What to Do in Case of a Gas Leak in Your Home

In the event of a gas leak in your home, your safety, and that of your family, is of the utmost importance. Your house, while certainly a massive investment, should be second. That doesn’t mean you need to ignore it completely, though. By calling Coastal Bend Plumbing, you can find the assistance you need with our prompt gas leak repair services.

For now, here’s what you need to know and do:

• If you smell gas, evacuate the house immediately and contact emergency services, your gas company, and Coastal Bend Plumbing.
• Do not turn on/off any lights or appliances in your home, do not store flammable materials near the furnace, and do not go near to the odor.
• Once you do evacuate the property, do not re-enter the home for any reason. Wait until you receive the all-clear from the gas company and the fire department.

When You Need a Professional Gas Line Plumber

A lot of homeowners think they can handle DIY plumbing installation and repairs without any hassle whatsoever. It’s a way to save a few dollars. Unfortunately, when it comes to gas line services, DIY repairs are never simple or straightforward. There is always a risk of serious consequences. For instance, you may be putting your health and safety at risk due to carbon monoxide poisoning, gas inhalation, fire, and even an increased risk of an explosion.

To ensure the safety of your family, we recommend professional gas line repair and services. Here at Coastal Bend Plumbing, we provide:

• Complete installation and testing of all gas-based appliances, including stoves, water heaters, boilers, and more throughout the home.
• Conversions from electrical-based appliances to gas-based appliances in the kitchen, laundry room, and elsewhere in the house.
• Complete gas leak detection and repair for when you suspect a minor or severe gas leak in your home.
• 24-hour service in the event of a gas leak or line repair needs.

Professional Gas Line Repair Services

Here at Coastal Bend Plumbing, we have committed ourselves to offering the top gas line services in the coastal bend, and the neighboring communities. A gas leak cannot be ignored. It leads to serious health concerns and puts your entire home at risk.

The moment you suspect a gas leak, pick up the phone and call Coastal Bend Plumbing. We offer 24-hour gas leak detection and repair services. Upon arrival, our team will enter the home and find the source of the gas leak. We’ll then do everything in our power to rectify the situation and air out the home to reduce the risk of any airborne contamination.

Our professional service is the key to a healthier home. As such, we never recommend performing DIY gas leak repair or detection. There’s just too much that can go wrong. By hiring our gas repair experts, you’ll receive guaranteed results at any hour of the day or night.

A gas leak in your home is especially dangerous to certain members of the family, including children, the elderly, and pregnant women. However, anyone can fall ill due to a gas leak. The symptoms include difficulty breathing, fatigue, eye and throat irritation, dizziness, nausea, and a severe headache. If you opt not to hire an expert, the situation may worsen. The leak could expand, there is a risk of fire or explosion, and you’ll only ingest more of the gas before a professional can arrive to help.

At Coastal Bend Plumbing, we ensure gas line repair is simple and straightforward. When you call because of a gas leak, we will arrive within an hour, fully equipped and prepared, and resolve the trouble.