Gas Line Repair and Installation in Plano, TX
Natural gas powers many appliances in your Plano, Texas, home, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, outdoor grills, gas fireplaces and stoves. However, leaking gas can cause health problems, fires or explosions.
Total Air and Heat offers gas line repairs and installations for Plano residences and businesses. Our family-owned business has served our community since 1957, providing reliable, affordable services to keep your home or workplace comfortable and safe.
Signs of a Gas Leak
The most obvious sign of a gas leak is the smell of sulfur or rotten eggs. Because natural gas is odorless and colorless, gas providers add a chemical to gas to give it an odor. The unpleasant smell serves as a warning that gas is leaking.
Other signs of a gas leak include:
- Air bubbles in water or mud outside your home may be due to an underground gas line leak.
- Gas lines connected to appliances may make a hissing sound even when the appliance is off.
- A higher gas bill due to increased usage may indicate a leak.
- Dead or wilting plants outside or inside your home can be a sign of leaking gas poisoning the roots.
- Gas leaks can cause health problems, such as headaches, nausea, blurred vision, difficulty breathing or confusion. These are also the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can occur from incomplete combustion of gas.
How to Prevent Gas Leaks
Regular inspections of gas lines and appliances by a licensed professional can catch issues early and prevent them from becoming extensive or expensive problems. Deteriorating gas lines or poorly maintained appliances can quickly become hazardous.
Gas piping can last up to 50 years. Pipes are built to withstand degradation from water, chemicals in the soil and general wear and tear. However, over time, gas pipes may corrode, develop small cracks or become brittle. Regular inspections by a professional plumber can identify signs of deterioration, rust or damage. Inspections also ensure the installation meets current plumbing codes.
What to Do if You Suspect a Leak
If you smell gas, act quickly. Leave your home immediately. Take other occupants and pets with you. Be aware that any spark can ignite gas or cause an explosion. As you leave the building, do not switch lights on or off, use a flashlight or your mobile phone or light a match.
When you are outside and far enough away that you do not smell gas, call 911, your gas provider or the Natural Gas Emergency Hotline and the professionals at Total Air and Heat. Do not enter the building until professionals let you know that it is safe to do so.
Gas Line Repairs
Gas line repairs must be done by a licensed professional who has the expertise, training and tools to complete the work safely and efficiently. Total Air and Heat offers gas line repair services for residential and commercial properties. After our eagle-eyed plumbers inspect the piping system and your appliances, we will explain any issues we find and recommend solutions. Waiting to make repairs can cause further problems or become hazardous.
If your pipes are old and show signs of corrosion or severe deterioration, it may be necessary to replace them. We strive to provide an affordable, practical, long-term solution that keeps you, your loved ones and your property safe.
New Gas Line Replacements and Installations
If repairs are not possible, a gas line replacement provides a reliable solution to restore services to your home or office. We also offer hookups for new appliances, such as clothes dryers, grills, furnaces or water heaters.
If you are adding onto your home or upgrading existing gas services, our new installations include trenching to lay pipes, pipe installations and connections to indoor and outdoor appliances. Our eagle-eyed, licensed plumbers ensure that replacements and new installations meet local codes.
Total Air and Heat installs state-of-the-art appliances, including furnaces, HVAC systems and water heaters. We offer 24/7 emergency services to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the year.
Call today for a gas pipeline inspection, gas line repairs or a new installation for your Plano home or business.
