{"id":14212,"date":"2022-05-01T22:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T21:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=14212"},"modified":"2022-05-02T09:05:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T08:05:53","slug":"who-to-call-for-gas-leak-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/who-to-call-for-gas-leak-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"who to call for gas leak repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gas leaks are almost always related to faulty, misused or improperly installed appliances. Old or broken appliances pose a risk, as do new appliances that were not professionally installed. Faulty or broken pipes and gas lines can cause a leak, too. But the most common cause is human error, such as leaving a stove on or moving a gas appliance without shutting off the connection. <\/p>\n
Signs of a gas leak include: <\/p>\n
If you suspect a gas leak, call the gas company immediately. If the smell is strong, leave the house and call from a cell phone or neighbor\u2019s house. To reduce the risk of explosion, do not turn on light switches or use any appliances. <\/p>\n
The gas company technician, when he or she arrives, will shut off the gas supply for safety and determine the source of the leak. However, the gas company will not fix the problem – you\u2019ll have to call in a plumber or HVAC professional for that.<\/p>\n
The gas company will respond to you immediately and at no charge. Their job is to make sure you\u2019re safe.<\/p>\n
The price to fix the leak depends on the type of leak and your geographic location. Plumbers usually charge anywhere from $75 to $150 per hour<\/strong>, although in some areas you could pay as little as $50 an hour or as much as $200 an hour<\/strong>. Some plumbers have a two-hour minimum, while others have a flat-rate minimum. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s an idea of what you can expect to pay for various repairs:<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Keep in mind that any sort of emergency call with increase the price. Plumbers charge significantly more to respond at night, on weekends, on holidays or on short notice. Call the gas company ASAP to make sure you are safe, but wait until normal business hours to call a plumber if at all possible.<\/p>\n Repairing a gas leak is most certainly a job for a trained professional, but how do you know the person you call is truly qualified? Here are some tips:<\/p>\n Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Average Costs, Safety Tips and Hiring a Professional Gas leaks are almost always related to faulty, misused or improperly installed appliances. Old or broken appliances pose a risk, as do new appliances that were not professionally installed. Faulty or broken pipes and gas lines can cause a leak, too. But the most common cause is…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Finding a Professional <\/h4>\n
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