What do I do if there’s a gas leak?

• <div><p>If you think your home might be experiencing a gas leak, you should immediately leave your home and call a professional natural gas line plumber for assistance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/propane-vs-natural-gas.htm">Natural gas</a> is dangerous and highly flammable, so you shouldn’t stay inside your home if you think there might be a gas leak.</p></div>

Can you leave a gas line uncapped?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn’t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That’s why it’s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you. </p></div>

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Q: Can I convert my electric dryer to a gas dryer?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to convert an electric dryer to a gas dryer, but it&rsquo;s not practical or cost-effective. A pro would need to remove specific components from your electric unit and install parts unique to gas dryers. Rather than going through this time-consuming process, you can remove your old electric dryer and have a pro install a new gas dryer.</p></div>

Q: Can you leave a gas line uncapped?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you&rsquo;re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you. </p></div>

Q: Is it expensive to convert to a gas stove?

• <div><p>It costs anywhere from $125 to $2,000 to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-convert-my-electric-stove-gas.htm">convert an electric stove to gas</a> because it all depends on the current setup of your kitchen. For example, if you already have a gas line behind your stove, you could pay as little as $125 to have a plumber hook up your new range. Running a new gas line, however, costs between $260 and $820. If you don&rsquo;t have gas service at all, you&rsquo;ll spend around $2,000 to set it up. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to replace a gas valve?

• <div><p>Replacing a gas valve on a water heater will take a professional plumber between 1 and 1&frac12; hours. However, they may require extra time to diagnose the problem with your water heater, particularly since so many of the surrounding parts work together. Speak with your plumber before the job to confirm the pre-hour price and the approximate length of the job. </p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
I am in Lovell Maine and I couldn’t find anyone to fix my gas fireplace. I went on Angie and Dennis called me the next morning. Once I connected with Dennis he arrived the same day!! He was done and gone in 45 minutes!!! Problem solved, fixed and he cleaned my whole unit!! I would recommend him...
Greenway Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Very friendly and professional! Showed up for a quote the day I contacted them and were here a week later to do the repairs!
Leak Seekers
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Reviewed in November 2023
Fast and efficient service from coming to quote the job to scheduling and completion. A leak developed but the crew returned within a reasonable amount of time to diagnose and correct the problem. I highly recommend Gutters By Design.
Gutters by Design
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Reviewed in November 2022
Horrible, absolutely horrible. DO NOT use this company. Company charges $289 to come out and look at your hot tub with the claim that the $289 will be applied to the total repair cost. Once they finally came to my house in mid July to look at the tub, the tech identified the issue right where...
Clear Water Spa Co. LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
I did not end up converting my home to gas but would have hired Raby Plumbing if I chose to go that route.
Raby Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
He did not fix the car"s problem, and then told me to arrange towing and service somewhere else because he had "done all he could". The Dealership it was towed to then had to repair the damage caused by his mistake.
Jordan'S Garage
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Reviewed in October 2013
The plumber arrived as promised and immediately got to work to solve the issue. This involved some digging, cutting roots and finding the leak. He replaced a coupling and tightened everything up. Problem solved! This is the third time that we've used this plumbing contractor and have been...
Sam Jolley's Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Gaudreau's is the best place near Bethel to go for your Jeep repairs. they know just about everything one can know about Jeeps. Their work is first class.
GAUDREAU'S REPAIRS
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Reviewed in January 2013
. After the job was completed the leak continued to happen. Phil came over a couple of times, and finally he opened the ceiling to discover that the leak was not related to a problem with the roof. Phil was always very professional, courteous and responsive. Even though the problem turned...
Duffy Roofing Co Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
I was very unhappy that I had a leak in our new roof and couldn't contact the contractor who did the work. I consulted Angie's List and got the name of 3 contractors. Paul of Constitution Contracting promptly returned my call and set up an appointment to see the roof that fit my schedule. He...
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Gas Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to convert an electric dryer to a gas dryer, but it’s not practical or cost-effective. A pro would need to remove specific components from your electric unit and install parts unique to gas dryers. Rather than going through this time-consuming process, you can remove your old electric dryer and have a pro install a new gas dryer.

If you think your home might be experiencing a gas leak, you should immediately leave your home and call a professional natural gas line plumber for assistance. Natural gas is dangerous and highly flammable, so you shouldn’t stay inside your home if you think there might be a gas leak.

No, you shouldn’t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That’s why it’s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you.

It costs anywhere from $125 to $2,000 to convert an electric stove to gas because it all depends on the current setup of your kitchen. For example, if you already have a gas line behind your stove, you could pay as little as $125 to have a plumber hook up your new range. Running a new gas line, however, costs between $260 and $820. If you don’t have gas service at all, you’ll spend around $2,000 to set it up.

Replacing a gas valve on a water heater will take a professional plumber between 1 and 1½ hours. However, they may require extra time to diagnose the problem with your water heater, particularly since so many of the surrounding parts work together. Speak with your plumber before the job to confirm the pre-hour price and the approximate length of the job.

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How Much Does Gas Line Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Do Gas Line Installation or Repairs Cost?

How to Cap a Gas Line to a Stove in 8 Steps

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