Houses have so many systems and functional parts. There are water pipes and drainage pipes, electrical wiring and circuit breakers, ventilation ducts, furnaces, and air conditioners. There might be sump pumps, air purifiers, and more. It may seem like you constantly need to find a new expert to call in when something goes wrong with a different part of your home.
However, some of those experts may work on more home systems than you realize. Do you know who you should call when you need work done on your gas line? It’s a plumber! We’ll explain exactly why, and when you might need their services.
The Many Gas Services Homes Require
Some homes are not connected to local natural gas lines at all. If this is the case at your home, you might need to have that connection made so that you can use this affordable energy source. If your home is connected, it could be using natural gas for all kinds of things that might need the help of a plumber.
Gas appliances such as kitchen stoves, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, or clothes dryers may need to be installed, removed, or replaced. Gas lines may need to be extended to make it possible to use gas rather than electricity if you want to transition to a gas appliance for one of these purposes. And one service that many people enjoy is having a backyard grill connected to a steady fuel source.
Urgent Gas Concerns
If you smell gas in your home—or in any location, like your workplace—evacuate immediately. Leave the building, tell everyone else to leave the building, shut the door on your way out, and get at least 300 feet away. Then call 911 or your gas provider’s emergency line. Don’t go back into the house or building until you’ve been given the all-clear by these trained professionals.
Once they’ve got the gas shut off and your home aired out, you’ll need to determine exactly what caused the problem. There could have been damage to a main gas line. It could be that one of your gas appliances needs repair. These jobs will require the work of a qualified plumber.
Why a Plumber Is the Right Call
The pipes that run through your home carrying in fresh water and carrying away wastewater have a lot in common with the pipes that carry gas. They’re often made of the same or similar materials. It’s similarly critical to make sure that all connections are flawless so there will be no leakage. And the same types of tools are used to work on any of these pipes or connectors.
That makes it practical for the same person to do both jobs. But there’s more to it than that. Working on gas lines or gas appliances requires special licensing and insurance. Never try to DIY a job like this! Not only is it extremely hazardous, potentially leading to either a sudden explosion or a slow leak of gas or carbon monoxide, it’s probably illegal.
When you need gas line services in Cambridge, MA, leave it to the pros.
Reach out to Cooling Unlimited, Inc. to speak with qualified plumbing experts.
