Gas Leak Repair & Detection

As buildings grow old, so do the gas lines that feed the appliances we use every day. Sometimes, gas leaks happen, and it’s best to attack the problem right away to eliminate unsafe and even deadly conditions. A tell-tale sign of a gas leak is an outrageous utility bill. When there is a gas leak, your bill will most likely skyrocket. Make sure to check your utility bill regularly; if you notice any changes, you can contact a gas leak repair professional to check it out and resolve the problem before it gets worse. No matter how severe the issue is, your local NEXGEN technician can pinpoint the issue and find solutions fast.

There are several ways you can tell if you have a natural gas leak. If you notice a gas line is damaged, assume dangerous gas is leaking from it. The smell of gas, which is a rotten egg or sulfur-like odor, doesn’t come from the gas itself; it’s a compound added by the gas company to make it easier to detect a leak. Gas odors are unpleasant to most homeowners and provide an obvious sign that you should call a repair company.

Hissing noises from a pipe or gas appliance mean that gas is escaping. If you see patches of dead grass or blackish green soil in your yard near where a gas line passes, it could mean that a leak has exposed sensitive vegetation to toxic gas. Other signs of trouble include bubbling water or a white cloud or dust hovering around a gas line.

Lastly, if you suddenly experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, eye/throat irritation, breathing difficulties, or fatigue, a leak in your gas line system may be to blame. If your skin touches compressed or liquid gas, it may become pale or develop blisters. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning also include chest or stomach pains, vision problems, and loss of muscle control. A gas leak can be deadly, which is one reason to install carbon monoxide detectors in your home, if you don’t already have them.

If you know how to turn the gas meter off, do so. If the odor is very strong, or if you’re experiencing symptoms, get out of your house immediately before doing anything; there’s a risk of an explosion, so go outside and call both 911 and your local gas company. For mild odors, open the windows and make sure the pilot light is off. Next, call the gas company for instructions. The best action is then to leave your home.

Isolating the cause of a gas leak is the job of a professional. The source may be a household appliance with a bad seal connecting it to the piping. Corrosion can also be a problem in rusting pipes. A worn pipe can become disconnected, or ground/soil conditions or tree roots can become problematic. Piping problems are more common in older homes.

An earthquake can trigger a gas leak or cause a gas line to rupture completely. Don’t wait until a natural disaster to address a potential problem. If you’re trapped in your home when a gas line ruptures, your life is in danger. Call a licensed technician to install an earthquake shutoff valve, which can shut down your gas supply if there is a strong tremor.

Sometimes a gas leak doesn’t come from the gas line itself, but an appliance or accessory connected to it. When this is the case, we can handle any type of equipment, including common gas fixtures such as:

The source and nature of a gas leak aren’t always obvious to the untrained eye. At NEXGEN, we use advanced equipment to find issues quickly and resolve them, whether the line needs to be cleared, tightened, or replaced. As soon as you smell gas, check that someone didn’t leave a gas appliance on, such as a stove, by accident. It’s often unclear what the source of a gas leak is, so it’s important to have a specialist check the problem. To verify a gas leak, we can do a water test on the pipe. If there are bubbles on the surface of a pipe fitting, that means there is a leak. We also have equipment that reveals the location of the problem, how much gas is leaking from the source, and exactly what type of gas it is. You won’t find anything like it in a local store!

At NEXGEN, our technicians have years of experience and are given the highest-quality training to assure that they can deliver on our promises. They are prepared and equipped to fix your gas leak in a timely manner. Safety is our highest priority, so we do our absolute best to fix the root problem causing your gas leak. Our technicians also make sure the leak will not return anytime soon. We do love your business, but it’s in our best interest to keep you off our frequently visited customers list!

If any gas issues arise, please reach out to NEXGEN. Our friendly staff will be happy to help and send qualified technicians to your home in Los Angeles, Orange County, or the Inland Empire to fix any problems you’re having. Whether the job requires testing pressure or immediately shutting off the gas, our team will address the problem quickly. A NEXGEN technician can make minor adjustments or replace a gas line at any time if needed. For emergency service, call us immediately!