When gas leaks into your home, your family can suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning or the gas puts you at risk of a fire. If you think you have a leaking gas pipe, call our experts right away and let us pinpoint the problem and fix it so you and your family can rest easy!
If your pipes freeze, they’re at risk of bursting. Check out our burst pipe repair services then call for an appointment.
Five Signs That Signal a Gas Leak
When your gas pipes get old, they break down, making them prone to leaks. A gas leak is a serious situation, so watch out for these five signs warning you might have one on your hands.
- Your Plants Are Poor: Poor plant health is sometimes the result of a gas leak.
- Hissing Noise: If you hear hissing coming from a pipe, it’s a good sign of a gas leak.
- Gas Smell: A surefire way to know if you have gas in the house is the smell of rotten eggs.
- Bubbles: If you think you have a leaky gas pipe, wet a rag and dish soap and wipe the pipe. If you see bubbles, you have a leak.
- You Feel Ill: If you feel sick, nauseated, weak, or dizzy, you may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you suspect you have leaking gas, call a gas leak detection company right away.
What to Do When You Smell Gas
Gas leaks are common in Greece, NY homes. Most gas leaks are easy to deal with, so here’s what to do if you smell gas in your house.
- Open the windows to let in fresh air and let gas out
- Get out of the house and call for help
- Call an experienced gas line leak repair company for a fix
- If you feel the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, seek medical attention immediately
Are you tired of always running out of hot water? If so, check out our tankless water heater service and see if one is right for you.
Why Fischer Plumbing & HVAC?
We know there are many gas pipe leak repair companies you can call when you suspect you have a gas leak. But at Fischer Plumbing & HVAC, we think you’ll appreciate the perks you get from hiring us, including:
- Flat-rate pricing so you’re never surprised with hidden charges on your bill.
- Licensed plumbers means you can trust us to do the job right.
- On time arrival means you’re never left waiting on us to show up.