Gas Line Services
Our Gas Line Services include Natural gas. Natural gas is the least noticeable in your home, from cooking (gas stoves, grills, and ovens) to hot water (flue piping and gas lines to the water heating system). However, heating your home (radiant heat boilers, heating units), even minor leaks, can get larger and accumulate, threatening your family’s life and health.
Gas Leak Locating
Locating the gas leak is a process of capping a system and then putting it under a pressure test to identify leaks. When you smell gas and call a licensed professional or your local utility company, they will shut your gas off. The gas leak may be in any number of locations. After the gas meter, the property owner is responsible for repairing, replacing, or maintaining gas pipes in all areas within. Whether it’s below ground or underneath a structure, Master Plumbing is an expert in gas line services and will inspect for leaks and recommend appropriate repairs.
Gas Line Repair
At Master Plumbing, we get asked if a section of the gas line can be repaired rather than replaced to save money. In almost all circumstances replacing the gas pipe is the safest, surest way to peace of mind. The age of a pipe and its location are important factors in determining whether a replacement is a correct thing to do. Only a licensed professional can make this assessment.
Gas Line Installation and Replacement
We use only the newest techniques for both underground and above-ground piping. We install gas pipes up to four inches in diameter. It is essential to talk about proper sizing. Why? When you replace items such as water heaters, stoves, or furnaces in your dwelling, the gas pipe size may no longer be adequate to support the proper operation of these newer devices.
Additionally, it’s common to have improperly sized gas lines in older buildings. Improper sizing can lead to inefficient appliance function, equipment damage, premature failure, or building fires. Replacing gas lines requires much more than just putting like-for-like piping into place. We professionally assess any needed changes the installation or replacement may require and then size appropriately.
Gas Line Testing and Inspection
All gas line work requires a permit from the jurisdiction or city. It is essential for installing, repairing, and replacing gas lines. Serious injury can occur when unlicensed or amateur YouTubers think they have the skills and knowledge to work with this element. In addition, a permit ensures that the work done is to code for safety.