An old or defective gas line can cause serious problems for yourself, your family and your Akron home. Therefore, it’s important to have the issue remedied immediately to ensure the wellbeing of your home and everyone who lives in it. Fortunately, we offer plumbing at the speed of NOW to ensure that a gas line issue can be diagnosed and taken care of in a timely manner.
Problems Caused by a Defective Gas Line
One of the primary concerns regarding a defective gas line is the potential for a gas leak. A leak can be especially dangerous because natural gas is odorless and colorless. Therefore, if it were to leak out, you might not know about the problem before it’s too late.
In some cases, the gas may be mixed with a material that produces a rotten egg smell to indicate that a leak is present. Other clues of an ongoing leak include feeling nauseous or having trouble concentrating while in your home. You may also notice bubbles coming from where the gas is leaking out of the line.
A damaged pipe can be problematic on its own even if there isn’t a leak at the moment. For instance, gaps between pipes may be large enough for insects or rodents to gain entry into your home. Therefore, it’s critical that you have someone take a look at it at the first sign of trouble.
Why Should a Professional Look at Your Gas Line?
Ideally, you’ll call a professional to take a look at your home’s gas line to take advantage of that person’s experience at diagnosing gas line issues. In addition, whoever comes to your home will have the tools and parts needed to do the job quickly. In addition, whoever services your gas line will know how to do so safely.
For example, you may forget to turn off the gas before working on the line, which could result in an explosion. If you have any physical ailments, you could exacerbate those trying to access the gas line or during any attempt to repair or replace it.
Ultimately, calling a licensed professional means that the work is done right the first time and in a timely manner. If anything happens to your home, the company that does the work is likely liable for any resulting damages. If you did the work yourself, you would likely be liable for damages.
Steps to Take If You Suspect a Gas Leak
Although your fixed-right-the-first-time-plumbers will get your home as quickly as possible, a gas leak is something you must deal with immediately. If you smell gas, the first thing to do is to get out of your home. This allows you to get access to fresh air as well as distance yourself from the source of a possible explosion.
After you have made your way to safety, call your local gas provider. The utility provider will send someone to your home to shut the gas off safely. At that point, our team can work on gas line components located either around or inside your home.
If you’re feeling lightheaded or have other symptoms of exposure to natural gas, seek medical attention. Our team will likely be able to perform work on your home while you’re at the doctor or hospital. Otherwise, we can wait until you get back to help.
If you are in need of gas line repair or replacement services, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence today. We will make it our mission to treat your home like our own, which means that you get quality services in a timely and affordable manner.
