Can I cap a gas line myself?

• <div><p>Yes, it’s possible to cap a gas line yourself if you’re no longer using it or are simply going out of town for an extended period of time. It’s essential to follow the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/i-am-converting-gas-stove-electric-who-do-i-hire-cap-gas.htm">steps on properly capping a gas line</a> yourself. If you’re uncomfortable with any of the steps, you may want to bring in a natural gas plumber for added reassurance.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to put in a gas fireplace?

• <div><p>Yes, it can be worth installing a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/gas-fireplace-guide.htm">gas fireplace</a>, depending on your home heating needs. The cost to install a gas fireplace can be much lower than the cost to install a comparable wood-burning fireplace. The convenience of starting a fire with the flip of a switch and turning it off just as quickly makes a gas fireplace a big time saver over starting and maintaining a wood-fueled fire. A gas fireplace also does not require ash cleanup or frequent chimney cleaning to remove creosote and other buildup that can lead to chimney fires. Gas fireplaces burn and heat much more cleanly than wood fireplaces.</p></div>

Q: Is it hard to learn how to remove a gas fireplace insert?

• <div><p>Because of the potential danger associated with incorrectly capping the gas line that serves the gas fireplace, many people will choose to hire a professional to do the work. Some homeowners may choose to hire a pro to only handle the gas line for them. They then may attempt to remove the actual insert on their own, which is a challenging&mdash;but not impossible&mdash;DIY project.</p></div>

Q: Are there modern alternatives to traditional gas piping systems?

• <div><p>Yes, flexible tubing and high-efficiency gas lines are options for new installations.</p></div>

Q: How do plumbers detect gas leaks?

• <div><p>Plumbers start by walking around the property to see if they notice any signs or sounds of a gas leak. They can also use tools like electronic gas detectors and infrared cameras to find the source of leaks. There are also detectors that use laser, thermal, and multi-wavelength imaging. All these devices allow a plumber to scan your home and pinpoint the exact location of a leak. </p></div>

Q: Can I cap a gas line myself?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to cap a gas line yourself if you&rsquo;re no longer using it or are simply going out of town for an extended period of time. It&rsquo;s essential to follow the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/i-am-converting-gas-stove-electric-who-do-i-hire-cap-gas.htm">steps on properly capping a gas line</a> yourself. If you&rsquo;re uncomfortable with any of the steps, you may want to bring in a natural gas plumber for added reassurance.</p></div>

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Last update on November 21, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
Brad Brown failed to pull a permit for the work at my moms house. My mom has been without gas because the Gas Company of New Mexico came and PULLED HER METER. Mr. Brown will not return their calls, respond to text messages or anything. He has basically left them without a resolution for more...
Air Service of NM, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Daniel and Daniel replaced my gas furnace today. They were professional, polite, and went above and beyond explaining in detail what they were doing, and in cleaning up after themselves. I recommend this firm to anyone looking for a quality contractor.
Daylight Electric & Appliance
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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 2019
The BDS team did an outstanding job staining/oiling our log cabin structures, which were in pretty bad shape. They went above and beyond our expectations. Don't hesitate to hire them: Honest, hardworking, experienced and efficient. Great job too cleaning up afterwards. Will hire them again!
BDS Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
We recently had a gas fireplace installed. We purchase it from Dreamstyle Remodeling in Albuquerque, NM. The installation was not an easy task but the team sent out managed the order nicely. Jared, Clint, and Paul did an excellent job setting up their work area, installing the fireplace, and...
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2016
Michael and his wife came out to our home to quote a price for the trees I needed taken down and trimmed back. They were charming people and gave me an excellent quote which I accepted. Their office assistant was very professional and kept me informed at all times The following week they sent a...
Bailey Tree Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
)Gordon was very knowledgable and professional. He had a universal part in the truck and adapted the wiring to the old plug. The time it took him to shut off the gas, dismantle the ignitor, and install the new one was about 30 minutes. We had been without heat for several hours as the furnace...
PBS Heating & Air
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Reviewed in December 2015
Brian very personable.. Very knowledgeable ... Worked clean... Made sure no gas or water leaks .... Very professional.
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2015
Denny came out here to Los Lunas when he said he would and quoted me for the job I actually wanted done, which was to replace an old swamp cooler, rather than try to sell me air conditioning. He completed the job promptly and professionally, even though he had to work around some wiring...
Nespolo Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Arrived on time on the designated day. Total of five workers. Work completed in less than a day. Did everything that I had asked for and cleaned up everything. All I had to do was rake the ground over and pick up wood suitable for burning in the fireplace - they even cut up some of the...
BRUNER'S TREE SERVICE
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We are a Total Mechanical Company that does what our name imply's for residential and commercial. If you have a project call us for free advice or trip charge to give you a bid at the job site or in you home. We will travel anywhere in NM to help you out on that remodel or new construction Design and build.

Gas Logs questions, answered by experts

Yes, it can be worth installing a gas fireplace, depending on your home heating needs. The cost to install a gas fireplace can be much lower than the cost to install a comparable wood-burning fireplace. The convenience of starting a fire with the flip of a switch and turning it off just as quickly makes a gas fireplace a big time saver over starting and maintaining a wood-fueled fire. A gas fireplace also does not require ash cleanup or frequent chimney cleaning to remove creosote and other buildup that can lead to chimney fires. Gas fireplaces burn and heat much more cleanly than wood fireplaces.

Because of the potential danger associated with incorrectly capping the gas line that serves the gas fireplace, many people will choose to hire a professional to do the work. Some homeowners may choose to hire a pro to only handle the gas line for them. They then may attempt to remove the actual insert on their own, which is a challenging—but not impossible—DIY project.

Yes, flexible tubing and high-efficiency gas lines are options for new installations.

Plumbers start by walking around the property to see if they notice any signs or sounds of a gas leak. They can also use tools like electronic gas detectors and infrared cameras to find the source of leaks. There are also detectors that use laser, thermal, and multi-wavelength imaging. All these devices allow a plumber to scan your home and pinpoint the exact location of a leak.

Yes, it’s possible to cap a gas line yourself if you’re no longer using it or are simply going out of town for an extended period of time. It’s essential to follow the steps on properly capping a gas line yourself. If you’re uncomfortable with any of the steps, you may want to bring in a natural gas plumber for added reassurance.

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