How do you fix a broken gas line?

• <div><p>If you suspect a broken gas line in your home, turn the gas off at the mains and call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/emergency-plumbers/">nearby emergency plumber</a>. Don't attempt to fix it yourself, and don't use anything that could cause a flame or a spark. Your pro has the tools and experience to safely repair the gas line.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to have natural gas or propane?

• <div><p>Propane is more cost-efficient than natural gas on a per-unit basis because it produces twice as much heat energy as an equivalent amount of natural gas. But propane is not ideal if you already have a gas line installed. The best choice for your home depends on the efficiency of your appliances and the amount of installation required of your fuel choice.</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: 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: What safety measures are important in gas appliance installation?

• <div><p>Safety steps include proper vent installation, connector tightness, and leak testing. A safe environment must be maintained throughout.</p></div>

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Last update on February 08, 2020

Reviewed in February 2020
We had septic a need to be tied into the city plus pressure test done on the gas line, it was an emergency situation we had someone diagnosed with 6 mos to a year to live and needed to be move to a stress free place to live. I spoke with the owner and he was at the location with in a hour...
Air Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Did a great job on our bathroom sink. Thanks now we won't have to catch water leaking.
Always Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2017
Our metal roof started leaking at the start of monsoon season and was getting worse with every storm. We called Three Chips and spoke with Daniel, who was very nice. They were busy working on a big project but he still gave us a consultation quickly. The job was done in a couple hours and the...
Three Chips Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
We had a lot of little projects but they were time consuming. Rick came by and looked at the areas we wanted fixed and gave us a $/hr quote. We scheduled a date for the work to be done The work involved painting and repairing wood trim (our dogs did a job on it and it looked horrible). Rick...
Lacey Carpentry
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Reviewed in January 2014
Called the repair service. He said to bring it to his local office. A non-repair person was there. She did not seem to understand what I wanted but I wrote it down. I tried to call the repairman two or three times. He did not always return my calls. When I finally reached him he did not seem...
COMPUTER CONSULTANTS
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Reviewed in April 2011
I emailed pictures to Premier and they gave me an estimate and promised they would work me into their schedule. They worked us in within a week and didn't charge us for repairing the crack as it was too small.
Premier Masonry Restoration
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Gas Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

Propane is more cost-efficient than natural gas on a per-unit basis because it produces twice as much heat energy as an equivalent amount of natural gas. But propane is not ideal if you already have a gas line installed. The best choice for your home depends on the efficiency of your appliances and the amount of installation required of your fuel choice.

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.

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).

If you suspect a broken gas line in your home, turn the gas off at the mains and call a nearby emergency plumber. Don't attempt to fix it yourself, and don't use anything that could cause a flame or a spark. Your pro has the tools and experience to safely repair the gas line.

Safety steps include proper vent installation, connector tightness, and leak testing. A safe environment must be maintained throughout.

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