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Gas odors, suspected leaks and fuel-gas emergencies. If a leak is suspected, leave the area and contact the appropriate utility or emergency service from a safe location. Do not use DIY repair, an improvised test or a silent detector as clearance to…
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What should a household gas-emergency checklist include?
A gas smell in the middle of the night is a reason to get outside and call the gas utility’s emergency line or local emergency services from a…
What should a gas-line leak repair quote spell out?
When the suspected leak location isn’t certain, what should a written repair quote include so it’s possible to compare quotes fairly? I’d want to know whether leak locating…
What happens to the quote if the gas leak can’t be located on the first visit?
If a technician suspects a gas-line leak but can’t pinpoint its location during the initial visit, how do you compare quotes for the next steps without authorizing an…
knowing who to call saved my bacon yesterday
Had a bit of a scare yesterday afternoon... was digging around in the backyard (finally getting around to planting those shrubs my wife has been bugging me about)…
Could a utility-room drain odor be confused with a gas leak?
An odor strongest at a floor drain could have more than one possible source, but smell alone can’t establish that it’s sewer gas or rule out fuel gas.…
Is a reachable manual gas shutoff enough, or is automatic protection worthwhile?
I’m trying to compare two ways of protecting a specific gas branch, such as the line serving a furnace or water heater: relying on a clearly labeled manual…
Gas odor still present after the appliance is off
If a gas odor remains after an appliance has been turned off, leave the area and contact the appropriate utility or emergency service from a safe location. I…
Odor only while a gas burner is running
If a gas odor is noticed only while a burner is operating, does that change what information is useful to give the gas utility compared with an odor…
What should a gas-leak diagnostic visit include?
Once an emergency has been handled, what should a non-emergency gas-leak diagnostic visit include? Should the fee cover locating the leak, testing, and written findings, or only an…
What should a routine gas-appliance service include at the connector?
Should a technician take a look at the flexible gas connector and shutoff during each appliance service visit, or only when there’s a specific concern? I’m curious what…
