While gas leaks are not common, and the potential dangers of suffocation, explosion, and fire are relatively rare, it is worthwhile to be aware of the signs to ensure your safety. If you suspect a gas leak, evacuate all persons, and from a safe distance away, call 911, and the gas supplier. Once the gas is shut off, and you are told it is safe to return, call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for gas line repair in Fort Worth.
Annual maintenance of gas appliances ensures proper performance, energy efficiency, and the safe operation of the appliance. Time and wear take their toll on any appliance, but due to the risk of a gas leak, maintenance by a licensed plumber is especially important for gas appliances such as your water heater. A gas certified professional plumber has the latest equipment, training, and the knowledge to provide reliable gas line repair in Fort Worth.
Signs of a Gas Leak
The ability to recognize the signs of a gas leak can save your family’s lives. Don’t attempt to repair a gas leak on your own. Leave gas line repair in Fort Worth to a qualified plumber. The signs of a gas leak include:
- Natural gas has no odor of its own, and is the reason an odorant is added providing the sulfuric, rotten egg odor that is its most noticeable sign of a leak.
- Leaking gas is often described as a blowing, hissing, whistling, or roaring sound.
- An outdoor gas leak can cause grass and other vegetation to die. In addition, a gas leak may blow leaves, soil, and other debris into the air.
- A leaking underground gas line may cause standing water to bubble.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s experienced, licensed plumbers offer gas leak detection and reliable gas line repair in Fort Worth.
Gas Safety
When a gas leak occurs, evacuate the building immediately. Don’t turn lights, appliances, or electronics, or anything else on or off, don’t use a phone, strike a flame, or start a car near the source of the leak or the smell of gas. When you are safely away from the home and the odor of natural gas, use a cell phone, or a neighbor’s phone to call 911, and the gas utility supplier. Once the gas is shut off, call our plumbers for gas line repair in Fort Worth.
Outdoor Gas Leaks
A gas leak is a life-threatening emergency, and repair shouldn’t be delayed. When you need gas line repair in Fort Worth, contact a licensed, gas certified plumber in Fort Worth. Our plumbers have the latest equipment, the training, and the professional expertise to provide gas leak detection, and repair.
If you have a gas leak, call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for professional gas line repair in Fort Worth. Our licensed plumbers strictly adhere to the highest standards of the plumbing industry, and are dedicated to your satisfaction. We serve Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding areas. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a member of the BBB with a consistent A+ rating.