Does a gas fireplace run up your bill?

• <div><p>Gas fireplaces use either natural gas or propane—both of which will increase your energy expenses. On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-run-gas-fireplace.htm">running a gas fireplace costs</a> <b>$400 to $640 per year</b>; however, these costs can vary significantly depending on the fuel price in your area and the frequency of fireplace use. If you’re looking for a more energy-efficient option, consider switching to an electric fireplace.</p></div>

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Q: Does a gas fireplace run up your bill?

• <div><p>Gas fireplaces use either natural gas or propane&mdash;both of which will increase your energy expenses. On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-run-gas-fireplace.htm">running a gas fireplace costs</a> <b>$400 to $640 per year</b>; however, these costs can vary significantly depending on the fuel price in your area and the frequency of fireplace use. If you&rsquo;re looking for a more energy-efficient option, consider switching to an electric fireplace.</p></div>

Q: What safety measures do professionals follow during gas piping work?

• <div><p>Comprehensive checks, utilizing proper materials, and immediate leak testing.</p></div>

Q: Can you use galvanized pipe for propane and natural gas?

• <div><p>While some building codes allow galvanized pipe for natural gas, it shouldn&rsquo;t be used for propane. Propane can cause the pipe to wear down, leading to dangerous leaks. Instead of galvanized piping for propane, you should consider coated copper, black iron, or corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST). For underground propane line installation, you can use polyethylene (PE). </p></div>

Q: Do you need to wrap gas pipes for winter?

• <div><p>As long as a licensed professional installs your gas lines, you don&rsquo;t have to do anything extra to prepare for cold weather. If there are pipes that require a wrap, your installer should have done it for you already. If you want to be absolutely sure your gas system is good to go for winter, the best option is to schedule a gas line inspection. </p></div>

Q: Are the materials used for piping a mobile home the same as in a standard build?

• <div><p>Sometimes. While many traditional homes use copper, galvanized steel, PVC, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and PEX, mobile homes will typically use PVC, CPVC, or PEX. These materials are more flexible, easier to work with, and handle colder temperatures.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2016
They did an excellent job. Had to have a couple things repaired that was caught in the home inspection. The job was quick. The cost could always be cheaper but I was only charged a service call.
Mr. Electric of Omaha
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Reviewed in August 2016
I decided to make the purchase though I did not need all of the equipment. The TRITON 9000 RS Generator/Compressor/Welder machine was what I really had my eye on. I had never seen a machine with so many functions before. The 10,000 gas generator is the machine I needed the most, but the other...
AMP-American Multi-Products
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Reviewed in August 2015
When I was ready to buy a car I told the salesman I decided not to buy a Flex. He showed me the Explorer and everything about it. When we picked the car up, he was sure that my wife was there so she could see how everything worked. He set my Bluetooth Sirius Music. Filled the car with gas. We've...
Stivers Ford Lincoln
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Reviewed in April 2014
What really sold me on this shop was the courtesy I was given by the employee's. I did not talk to the repair man until the next day. What blew me away that they did not charge for the service. I will take the machine back if I have any problems. I will also delight in shopping at this store.
Quilt Connection
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Reviewed in April 2014
He asked what model sewing machine I have, it is a Husqvarna, and he gave me the name of a store that does repair them. The name of that store is Quilting Connection. I will give you a report on them after I get my machine in and repaired. He could have had me bring my machine in and try to...
DAN'S REPAIR & MACHINE
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Reviewed in October 2013
Scott is all business and runs a great shop. I would recommend this place any day or anytime! They are fantastic people! Travis, Scott's son is also great! He takes care of the oil changes and does a great job as well! Chris Faulk is also great for handling the billing! Chuck, whom does...
2nd Street Repair
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had gone without water for two weeks, because the plumbers' businesses in my county did not come when they promised, nor would they return calls, nor say why they didn't want the job, nor give any other professional response. But Mike came within hours of my call, from the next county over. ...
Mike's Plumbing and Pump Service
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Reviewed in June 2013
We hired Iowa Wildlife Control in May of 2012 for a simple job that was to take a week to complete. Three months later the job was still not done and the owner of the company sent me an email saying he has "given up". But he would not return the payment for his services! During the three months...
Iowa Wildlife Control
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Reviewed in March 2013
The water faucet leaked water because the seal did not fit the openings in our sink correctly. They came back and sealed it with calk. I could have easily done that myself. I paid for and expected a professional installation job. What I got was a sloppy quick fix. I have now replace the...
MASKER PLUMBING & HEATING
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Gas Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

Gas fireplaces use either natural gas or propane—both of which will increase your energy expenses. On average, running a gas fireplace costs $400 to $640 per year; however, these costs can vary significantly depending on the fuel price in your area and the frequency of fireplace use. If you’re looking for a more energy-efficient option, consider switching to an electric fireplace.

Comprehensive checks, utilizing proper materials, and immediate leak testing.

While some building codes allow galvanized pipe for natural gas, it shouldn’t be used for propane. Propane can cause the pipe to wear down, leading to dangerous leaks. Instead of galvanized piping for propane, you should consider coated copper, black iron, or corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST). For underground propane line installation, you can use polyethylene (PE).

As long as a licensed professional installs your gas lines, you don’t have to do anything extra to prepare for cold weather. If there are pipes that require a wrap, your installer should have done it for you already. If you want to be absolutely sure your gas system is good to go for winter, the best option is to schedule a gas line inspection.

Sometimes. While many traditional homes use copper, galvanized steel, PVC, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and PEX, mobile homes will typically use PVC, CPVC, or PEX. These materials are more flexible, easier to work with, and handle colder temperatures.

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