Attention: You May Have a Gas Line Problem!
Here in Los Angeles and surrounding communities, natural gas is a common fuel source for homes and businesses. When gas line problems occur, it is never a good idea to ignore them and assume they will go away. Should you do so, it’s possible ignoring the problems could lead to a catastrophic event, such as an explosion. At Boss Plumbing, we specialize in many gas plumbing services. To make sure you get experts on the job right away who possess gas leak detection and gas line repair skills, we’ve put together some common signs you may have a gas line problem.
Common Gas Line Problems
Fittings and Connections
To ensure natural gas safely goes from your property’s main gas supply line to your various appliances, it is vital that all fittings and connections related to your valves, meter, and pipes be installed and maintained properly from day one. Unless fittings and connections are installed by professionals who specialize in gas plumbing services, chances are a gas leak may take place.
Lack of Maintenance
Unless gas-powered appliances are regularly serviced, gas lines will develop cracks due to wear and tear. This is especially true of appliances that are used more during colder weather. If not properly maintained, an appliance’s lifespan will be greatly shortened.
Appliance Malfunction
In many situations, we find that appliance malfunction is a common problem for many property owners who rely on natural gas. When a gas-powered appliance starts to malfunction, a gas leak will take place. As to when a gas leak is likely, this usually happens when the malfunction is tied to incomplete gas combustion.
Blocked Gas Line
On a regular basis, we at Boss Plumbing get calls from customers who think they have a blocked gas line. Usually happening due to tree roots, dirt and debris, or kinks and dents in the gas line itself, this problem can be easily corrected by a trained plumber in most cases.
Valve Issues
Finally, many natural gas customers find they eventually experience valve problems at their homes or businesses. Very often, a gas line will contain more than one valve. Over time, almost any valve will start to deteriorate and begin leaking. As its condition worsens, the gas supply to various appliances will get lower and lower, until the appliances can no longer be used until a new valve is installed.
Signs There’s Something Wrong with Your Gas Line
Smell of Gas Leaking
If you smell a gas leak inside your home or business, this is the tell-tale sign you’ve got a problem with your gas line that needs to be corrected immediately. Creating a very dangerous situation, we advise you to turn off your property’s gas and contact us right away for assistance.
Appliances Breaking Down
If you start to notice your gas-powered appliances are breaking down much more frequently, your gas line could be the reason why. Since these appliances contain many parts, all it takes is the smallest of components breaking down to create the need for gas line repair.
Appliance Malfunctions
Even if you don’t have gas-powered appliances breaking down, you may have them not working as they should now and then. In these cases, we usually find there is either a gas leak, gas line blockage, or a shut-off valve has broken following an earthquake, even if the quake was not felt by the property owner.
Low Flames
Should you start to notice your gas appliances are receiving gas from the supply line but have a low flame, this is a clear indicator you have a gas line problem. While your gas line could be leaking, it could also mean a gas line blockage, meaning pressure may be building up within the line. If enough pressure builds up, the weak areas of your gas line could burst, creating a devastating situation.
Gas Valves Don’t Work
If your area has experienced recent earthquake activity, your property’s gas valves may have broken and are now not working properly. If you try to use your gas valves to shut off gas but nothing seems to be happening, you need to call us at Boss Plumbing right away.
Do You Need a Pro Plumber to Fix or Repair a Faulty Gas Line?
Once you are convinced you have a gas line issue that needs to be fixed, we at Boss Plumbing cannot emphasize strongly enough just how much you need a professional plumber for this job. In fact, many localities prohibit residents from trying to enact gas line repairs on their own, since even the slightest error can produce devastating consequences for them as well as other nearby property owners.
Whether you have a clogged gas line or one that may have developed a leak along the way, never try to enact repairs on your own. Instead, call on us here at Boss Plumbing. Since gas plumbing is perhaps the most complex area of plumbing, it is vital you have professionals on the job who have the training, experience, and equipment needed to do the job correctly the first time.
Contact Us Today
Rather than wonder if your home has a gas plumbing problem, contact us at Boss Plumbing so that we can find out what if any problems exist. By calling us today, you’ll have peace of mind that comes with knowing your natural gas system has been serviced by the best plumbers in Los Angeles. In an uphill battle with high costs, let us at Boss Plumbing keep your septic tank in great shape.
