Gas Leak Repair
One of the essential issues you shouldn’t waste time addressing in your home is a gas leak. Wherever the leak is emanating from, it is vital to quickly address the leak to prevent further trouble. At XpressHVAC, we are always ready to help you address issues relating to gas leaks quickly. Our solutions are designed to last forever and not for a few days.
Gas leaks can cause serious harm to you and those living around your home. Its effect can be severe, whether you are around or not. As such, it is best to quickly address any leak before it becomes a serious issue for you in your home. Waiting until the leaking becomes very obvious will only lead to troubles.
Endeavor to test your gas line and connections regularly to ensure that everything is in good condition. XpressHVAC is available at all times to help you test your gas line and identify all issues present. We handle problems from the least to the major ones. We can help you with your gas furnace, gas-powered jacuzzi, etc. If you have old gas piping in your home, leaking can be expected. Whatever the cause or problem is, XpressHVAC is ready to address them all.
Detecting that there is an issue with your gas line or piping is essential. So, what can help you detect? Read along!
Signs of a Gas Line Leak
The older your gas line is, the higher the chances of leaking. The fact that it is expected to work every day means the chances of wearing out is high. Gas leaks will happen at one point or the other. One only needs to be prepared to address the issue when it surfaces. Dealing with leakings early will prevent it from escalating. Here are some of the early signals;
Increment in utility bill
When the utility bill for your gas keeps going up outrageously, you wouldn't need to wonder why that is happening. It is one of the easiest ways to detect gas leaks. As such, it is best to compare the utility bill each month. It will help you know if your gas is leaking or not. If you detect any strange difference, it is best to call experts for a detailed check. This is the best time to contact XpressHVAC; we do not only help identify the leak; we also help provide solutions that will bring your utility bill to the standard and expected level.
Damage to the gas line
Another way to quickly detect gas leaks in your home is to carefully examine the gas line. When it is damaged, gas leaks are inevitable. When you detect the damaged part, it is best to replace it immediately.
Gas smell
You can also detect gas leaks through the odor. The smell of the gas can easily be perceived by those around. While the gas can smell when you try to switch it on, if the smell persists, that is a gas leak sign. Gas often smells like rotten eggs; some also describe the odor as a sulfur-like odor. When you start to smell things like this when in your home, you can be sure that your gas is leaking. The odor is highly uncomfortable; hence, you can quickly know when you perceive the odor. When you start smelling gas, it can be hard to know where the leak is coming from. Hence, put a call through to XpressHVAC.
Hissing Noise
When you start to hear a hissing noise from your gas line, then you can be sure of a severe gas leak. When gas begins to escape, it makes the hissing noise that you can hear easily when in a silent or quiet environment.
Floor patches
The presence of dead grass or the soil around your gas pipe becoming blackish-green is a sign of a gas leak. When you pay careful attention, it will be easy to identify these signs. Other effective ways of detecting leakage are bubbling water or the presence of dust around your gas line. It can start to affect your health and result in dizziness, headache, breathing problems, fatigue, etc. When this happens when you're around the gas line, you should call experts to come and inspect your gas line.
How to effectively deal with gas leaks
The first step is identifying that there is an issue of a gas leak. The next step is to turn off the gas meter as quickly as possible. For your safety, ensure that all doors and windows are open, shut the pilot light off, and put a call through to your gas company. They will give you suitable instruction on how to deal with the situation as it is an emergency.
If you are not sure if the gas meter is off, it is best to leave the house and stay at a safe distance until experts arrive. Explosions can happen if you do not effectively shut the gas meter off. While calling experts, it is best to contact 911 to inform them of the latest development. As such, your safety and that of family members are assured.
Causes of gas leaks
Some things might result in gas leaks. It might be as a result of rotten seals on household appliances that are connected to the pipe. For pipes that are rusting, corrosion can be the cause of gas leaks.
When you use worn-out pipes in your home, it can become disconnected and lead to gas leaks. For old houses, piping is a popular type of problem they often face. Natural disasters like earthquakes can also result in serious cases of gas leaks.
How we go about our gas leak detection
Some things might result in gas leaks. It might be as a result of rotten seals on household appliances that are connected to the pipe. For pipes that are rusting, corrosion can be the cause of gas leaks.
When you use worn-out pipes in your home, it can become disconnected and lead to gas leaks. For old houses, piping is a popular type of problem they often face. Natural disasters like earthquakes can also result in serious cases of gas leaks.
What gas appliances do we work on?
Most cases of gas leaks come from the appliances attached to the gas line. At XpressHVAC, we deal with all types of equipment and carry out a careful inspection of them. They include:
Fireplaces
If you start to smell gas leaks when the fireplace is on, the first thing to do is vacate the building with your family immediately. Next, put a call through to XpressHVAC as quickly as possible. The cause of gas leak around the fireplace may include; poor installation and ventilation. Broken gas lines and poor connection can also contribute significantly to leak. The presence of blockage in your chimney can also result in a gas leak.
Barbeques
When the gas grill is not getting sufficient gas for operation when you have enough gas, this may signal serious leaking. We can trace the source of the leak on your gas grill and deal with issues like a rusted burner, damaged valve, etc.
Stove
When stoves using gas are leaking, they can easily and quickly be identified. Identification starts with the smell around the stove, which can be very serious when it is lighted. Immediately you start smelling gas leaks around your stove when cooking. It is best to turn it off and address the issue immediately. Hissing sound when the stove is lighted is another pointer for leaking, which should be quickly addressed.
Jacuzzi
A gas leak is a high possibility for homes using the gas jacuzzi, hot tub, or spa. The source of the leak is often around the connection to the heater. You don't want your relaxing time to become an accident opportunity. As such, immediately you can sense leaking, evacuate the jacuzzi, and put a call through to XpressHVAC.
Furnaces
When you smell sulfur around your furnace, be sure that there is a severe gas leak. The more concentrated or strong the smell is, you can be sure of serious leaking. This may also include a hissing sound from the gas pipe or other visible effects on the floor around the pipe. Again, vacate your apartment if turning it off seems not to be working, and put a call through an expert to help address the issue.
Dryers
Gas-powered dryers for clothes can also cause gas leaks in your home. When turned on, you can expect to smell gas minimally, but when the smell becomes stronger, that is a severe leaking signal. Does your cloth smell gas after drying them? Then you can be sure of gas leaks. Turn the dryer off and then put a call through to experts.
XpressHVAC is the home of solutions
Irrespective of the cause of the gas leak in your home, our goal is to help you address the issue. At XpressHVAC, our team of experts will help identify the cause of the leak and resolve the leaking as appropriate. Work with XpressHVAC today!
