Gas Line Repair & Installation 

Whenever there are problems and gas is involved, it’s important to act quickly to repair the issue and make sure that your home or commercial building is safe and fit for use. Gas can be incredibly dangerous and poses a potential risk to your family and your property.

Snell Heating & Air Conditioning provides quick, reliable, and expert gas line repair, installation, and replacement services for homes in Virginia. Give us a call by phone at (703) 543-9649 or book an appointment online to receive assistance. Our team is able to fix gas leaks for homes in areas such as Centreville, Leesburg, Alexandria, Arlington, Reston, Ashburn, and Fairfax.

Signs of Gas Leak

Dead Houseplants

Plants are extremely sensitive to any buildup of gas in the air, and they may begin to die before you can detect any gas odor in the air. Failing house plants may indicate you have a slow gas leak that is otherwise undetectable.

Rotten Egg Smell

Neither natural gas nor liquid propane has any color or odor, but utility companies include an additive that gives the gas a highly distinctive odor to help you become aware of a gas leak. Known as mercaptan or methanethiol, this substance is harmless but pungent-smelling.

It is often described as having an odor like rotten eggs or rotting cabbage. If you can smell this odor, immediately evacuate your home and call a professional to perform a gas leak repair.

Hissing Noise

A hissing sound coming from the area around a gas appliance is often a sign of a gas leak. This is a highly dangerous situation since it means that large quantities of gas are escaping. If you can hear a gas leak, you almost certainly will also smell it.

High Gas Bill

This is a sign you never want to see happen! Gas line leaks that have not been repaired will cause the total cost of your gas bill to increase. If you notice a recurring high gas bills, immediately call a licensed technician to perform a gas line repair or inspection.

White Mist

A cloud of white mist or fog hovering near the ground can indicate a rupture in a gas line. Evacuate your home and call a professional to perform an emergency gas line repair, replacement, or installation.

Physical Symptoms of Gas Leak

Headaches

Headaches caused by a natural gas leak are often accompanied by dizziness. If you’re suffering from both, you should establish if there is a leak. Start by asking your roommates or family members if they have similar symptoms.

If they do, this could suggest a moderate to severe gas leak. A gas line installation or repair should be performed as soon as possible to prevent severe health consequences.

Abnormal Breathing Patterns

In addition to causing headaches, a natural gas leak might also cause you to have irregular breathing. This symptom can be especially prominent in people who are very young or old. A natural gas leak can suck oxygen from the air, replacing it with carbon dioxide. In extreme cases, this could lead to unconsciousness.

Nausea

Since the house is less ventilated, you’ll come into contact with a lot more of the gas, leading to symptoms of nausea.

Fatigue

If you’re exposed to a natural gas leak, you might also experience an extreme sense of fatigue. This is because the body is not receiving an adequate amount of oxygen. Quickly evacuate your home and contact a licensed plumber to perform an emergency gas leak repair.

Top Causes of Gas Leaks

Lack of Ventilation

High levels of carbon dioxide can be emitted from malfunctioning appliances that generate heat. It is the byproduct of heat-generating appliances and other items.

Poor Gas Piping

Underneath your home lies a maze of crisscrossing pipes that bring gas into the pipe connectors of your appliances. This piping system can become faulty and erode with time. Sometimes the gas lines will wear out and become disconnected. A common cause of gas leak repair problems is tree root infiltration. The only way to fix this issue is to hire a professional technician to perform an installation or repair on your gas lines.

Everyday Appliances

Chances are you have an appliance in your home that uses natural gas or propane to generate heat, such as a water heater, stove, dryer, or fireplace. With time, the seals that hold and connect the piping of these appliances can wear out and corrode. The corrosion of these seals and pipes can easily cause gas leaks into your home.

Gas Line Repair & Install Services Near You in Virginia

Snell Heating & Air Conditioning provides dependable gas leak repair and replacement services to homes in areas of Virginia including Alexandria, Arlington, Centreville, and Reston. If you are dealing with symptoms such as nausea or headaches, give our team a call by phone at (703) 543-9649 or book an appointment online. Our expert plumbers also provide other types of plumbing services including water heater repair, sump pump installation, and drain cleaning. Our team is committed to keeping you and your family safe.