Safe and Reliable Gas Leak Detection in San Diego
Should you detect the smell of gas in your home, do not try to track it down. Get out of the building right away and from a neighbor’s phone or outside, put in a call to SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 as well as 911. Under no circumstances should you fiddle with any switches. Wait for emergency personnel to give you the all clear before you go back in.
In the hands of properly installed and maintained lines, natural gas is perfectly safe. A leak is another matter entirely and a real hazard. Since gas has no odor on its own, SoCalGas puts mercaptan in it so you can pick up on that telltale rotten egg scent if something is wrong. Then again, some leaks are too subtle to smell, which is why having a licensed plumber check for them is essential if you have any misgivings.
Here are some things to watch for in your San Diego home:
The most obvious is a sulfur or rotten egg odour. You don’t need much of a whiff near a meter or appliance to be concerned. Or perhaps you hear a hissing or whistling coming from a line or fitting; that could mean gas is getting out. Sometimes an underground leak will kill off the grass and plants in one part of the yard without you smelling a thing inside. And if your bill is unaccountably high with no change in how you use gas, or you see bubbling in water that has pooled by the meter, take note. Appliances that won’t stay lit or a pilot light that goes out can also be a symptom of pressure problems stemming from a leak.
At Mauzy Plumbing we see our fair share of these issues in San Diego. Our plumbers are C36 licensed in California and we have the electronic equipment to find what your nose might miss. We will test the interior piping, the meter and appliance connections and the supply lines. Once we have isolated the problem, we make the necessary repairs or replace the line and get your service back up and running.
We also do the legwork on permits and inspections as required here in San Diego. In addition to detection, we offer the full range of gas line services from repair and replacement to installing new lines for appliances and pressure testing.
Have an active emergency? Leave the premises and call SoCalGas and 911. For a routine inspection or if you think there is a leak, give us a ring at (619) 439-0246.
What should I do if I suspect a gas leak in my home?
If you suspect a gas leak, evacuate the area immediately and avoid using electrical devices or open flames. Once you are safe, contact emergency services and then a professional gas plumbing service to inspect and repair the leak.