Should a plumber be licensed and certified to install gas lines?

• <div><p>Yes, most states require a plumber to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local plumber guidelines.</p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification, which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

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Q: What is the proper way to vent a gas water heater?

• <div><p>The right way to vent a gas water heater is to have a pipe directly upward or slopes upward out of the house. Because hot air naturally rises, this type of venting will efficiently ensure that all gas moves out of the house. Your system may rely on fans or blowers as well.</p></div>

Q: How do you empty a propane tank?

• <div><p>The easiest way to empty a propane tank is to simply use it until no propane remains. If you&rsquo;re short on time and need a faster solution, transfer the propane to another tank instead. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands, then connect the hoses from both propane tanks and seal them tightly. Turn the knob to open the supply tank valve on the full tank and let it run until the pressure pushes all the propane into the other tank. When all propane is transferred, remove the hose and seal each tank. </p></div>

Q: Is pipefitting considered plumbing?

• <div><p>Even though their jobs sound similar&mdash;both professions work on pipes&mdash;a plumber and pipefitter actually have very different jobs, and pipefitting isn&rsquo;t considered plumbing. Pipefitting is done in commercial and industrial buildings and factories, and the pipes carry gas, chemicals, acid, and other potentially hazardous substances. Pipefitters often work in intense conditions while plumbers may work in lower-pressure environments.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit for gas grill installation?

• <div><p>All U.S. states require permits for gas grill installation, so you&rsquo;ll have to get one before you move forward with your project. Permits help ensure that the gas line runs safely to avoid <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/signs-of-gas-leak.htm">gas leaks</a> and explosions. Gas line permits can usually also only be pulled by certified plumbers, which means you&rsquo;ll have to hire a professional from the start. The permit for a gas line installation for a gas grill usually costs between <b>$100 and $300</b>. You can contact your installation company or building department for more accurate pricing.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Adrian was quick to reply and offered a reasonable price for his team to fix a leak in my roof. He greeted me with a smile and hand shake and despite the fact that not many companies will even come all the way out to my town, he had the team fix the leak the same morning he came to inspect. Very...
Dove Roofing and Solar
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Reviewed in July 2024
These people are scammers. Quoted $55k to replace the pipes in the house and insurance declined. Then quoted $18k to locate leak and repair by tearing up floors and walls. Insurance approved $12k and we were on the hook for $6k. They came out to detect the areas for the leak. The day they came...
RAPID PLUMBING
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Reviewed in February 2021
It went well and quick. There was some minor damage and they documented and repaired that damage the following week. They even removed the old roof unit and hired a sub to patch the roof.
NexGen HVAC & Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2011
I purchased a new gas stove from Blair's. They were really quick to make the sale and had it delivered and installed the next day. They were supposed to come out and replace an oven handle that was scratched and replace a leaking gas valve and also touch up some knicks in the paint on the front...
Blair's Wholesale Appliance
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Reviewed in December 2005
THE COMPANY DID A GREAT JOB & THEY EVEN REPAIRED SOME OF OUR SIDING. THEY WERE VERY FAIR WITH THE PRICE & DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY ALSO FINISHED IN THE TIME-FRAME THEY SAID THEY WOULD.
JOE GIACOMO CONTRACTING
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