Best Gas Leak Repair in Wood River, IL

Wood River Gas Leak Repair Service

If you smell gas right now, don't read further. Leave the building, then call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Natural gas and propane leaks can cause fires, explosions and illness, which is why they come first and the repair comes second. Once the utility or emergency responders say the building is safe to enter, Mike The Plumber Wichita finds the leak, repairs it and tests the system so you can use your gas appliances again with confidence. Call (855) 733-0367 after you are safe.

If You Smell Gas: What to Do

• Get everyone out. Take people and pets outside immediately, and leave doors open as you go if you can do so without delay.
• Don't create a spark. Don't flip light switches, use a lighter or match, run appliances, or start a car in an attached garage. Don't use your phone inside the building.
• Call from outside. Call 911 or your gas utility's emergency line from a safe distance.
• Stay out. Don't go back in until the utility or fire department says it's safe.
• Call us for the repair. After the building is cleared, we locate and repair the leak.

Signs of a Gas Leak

• A rotten-egg or sulfur smell. Natural gas and propane have no smell on their own, so a harmless-smelling additive is added so people can notice a leak.
• A hissing, whistling or blowing sound near a gas line or appliance
• Dead or discolored plants over a buried line, or bubbles in standing water or wet ground
• A pilot light that keeps going out, or a burner flame that is yellow or orange instead of blue
• Headaches, dizziness, nausea or fatigue that improve when you leave the building
• A gas bill that has jumped with no change in use

A Gas Leak Isn't the Same as Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a different danger. It comes from fuel that burns incompletely, has no smell and can't be detected without a CO alarm. If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave and call 911. Keep working CO and smoke alarms on every level of your home.

Where Gas Leaks Usually Come From

• Worn or loose appliance connectors behind stoves, dryers and water heaters
• Fittings and joints that have loosened or corroded
• Damaged or corroded gas piping, either indoors or underground
• Valves and regulators that have failed
• Lines nicked during remodeling or excavation
• Poorly done past installations

How We Find and Repair the Leak

• Confirm it's safe to enter: We start after the utility or emergency responders have cleared the building.
• Locate the leak: We use gas detection tools and pressure testing to pinpoint exactly where gas is escaping.
• Repair or replace: We fix or replace the damaged fitting, connector, valve or pipe using code-approved materials. See Gas Line Repair for repairs to damaged piping.
• Pressure test: We test the repair and the system to make sure it holds.
• Restore service safely: We check your appliances and reconnect them. If your service was shut off at the meter, the utility may need to turn it back on and relight appliances, and we'll tell you what to expect.

How Much Does Gas Leak Repair Cost?

Gas leak repair generally costs about $150 to $1,000, depending on where the leak is and what has to be replaced. A loose connector or valve sits at the low end, and a leak in a buried or hard-to-reach line can cost more. Emergency and after-hours service often costs more, and permits and inspections are extra where required. You get a clear quote before work begins. Call (855) 733-0367 for pricing in Wood River.

FAQs

Call 911 or your gas utility first, from outside. Their job is to make the situation safe. Then call a licensed plumber to find and fix the cause.

Plumbers use a soap solution on joints as one way to find a small leak, but you shouldn't try to hunt for a leak yourself if you smell gas. Leave and call for help instead.

Yes, once the repair has been tested and any needed utility inspection is done. We tell you when your system is safe to use again.