because I don't want them to shut off my gas. Am I responsible for the gas pipes and such underneath the ground on my property or does the gas company fix those? Am I only responsible for what's in my house? I can smell the leak in certain places around my property and I just got my gas bill and its double what it was last month. The actual meter has also been leaking for over a year now. It's right at the front of my property facing the street and you can smell it from the street sometimes when you drive by. I just don't want the gas company to shut off my gas because if I am responsible, I can't afford to pay to have something like that fixed. Any suggestions?
2007-07-05 04:23:06 · 17 answers · asked by mami_de_alex 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
OK, OK, I'LL CALL THE GAS CO, but it sounds like I'll be responsible. I live on a 3/4 acre and I have no neighbors to the side of the leak. It's only my toddler and I and we don't frequent the side of the house the leak is on. I only have a rooster who is also on the other side of the house. It's a quite neighborhood and not at a high risk to someone lighting something but I know there is always a risk. So I'll call them already, THANKS!
2007-07-05 04:55:36 · update #1
A gas leak is a very serious problem, and should be taken care of as rapidly as possible. If the leak is before your gas meter The Gas company will typically do the repairs at no cost to you, because it will save them money in the long run. If the Gas leak is after your gas meter you are going to end up paying for the excess gas lost and it would be cheaper to call someone and get the leak repaired. Setting cost aside lets look at the dangers of a Gas leak. If there happens to be a spark or open flame that catches some of the gas vapor there can be a disastrous explosion or fire, both of which will cost you in the end. Even if there is no fire or explosion there is still the risk of loss of life because the gas could replace the air that a person or pet needs to breathe. Do your self a favor and get the problem solved as quickly as possible. The only way that you would be held responsible for a leak is if you did something deliberately to cause the leak. It is in the best interest of your neighborhood to get the leak fixed as soon as possible.
2007-07-05 04:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by AlaskaJoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 07:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by timoteo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not responsible for the gas line from the street up to and including the gas meter but if your gas consumption has gone up then there may be a leak on your side of the meter but usually when there is a gas line going outside there more than likely is a gas valve that you can turn off to stop the leak from continuing. Call the gas co. this is very dangerous situation you are subjecting yourself and your child to. I've seen houses blow up from underground gas leaks that finally make their way back into the foundation and then get lit by a pilot light or some other source of ignition.
2007-07-05 07:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by john v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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All of the fuel gases in use have a distinct odor to them, and you can smell them even when the amount is extremely small. Propane (LP) which is used in more rural areas by filling a tank outside the dwelling has an odor just as it is. Natural gas supplied to homes in metropolitan areas (gas meter outside the house, but no tank) has an additive put in it, to make it have a strong stink. If you had even the smallest of leaks with natural gas, you would know it. (I've even found natural gas leaks from broken gas lines underground, from the smell as I walked over the ground) This makes it VERY unlikely that you could have a gas fuel leak, and not be aware of it. Carbon monoxide though, has no smell, color, or taste, and yes, you could have a CO leak and not be aware of it. The best way to be sure, is to install detectors at the appropriate locations. The early symptoms of CO poisoning, are feeling nauseous (sick in the stomach), drowsy, and/or headaches. It would be better to verify by testing, than by examining the symptoms. Your gas company will come out and check for leaks and CO, usually for free, if you give them a call. In an emergency, you can call your local fire department. Good Luck
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Call the gas co. They will pull your meter, then determine if it's their responsibility or yours.
They will repair the incoming line and/or replace the meter. You are responsibile for the lines from the meter to your home.
This sounds like the leak is outside your home or you may not be here to post this. Turn off any gas appliances NOW. Do not light a match in the house. Ventilate, open windows to protect yourself. NOW!
DO IT NOW, FOR GOD'S SAKE.
They will be there within minutes.
2007-07-05 04:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this happen to me. The gas company where I live said it was their responsibility if the meter itself was leaking and the portion of the pipe up to 2.5 inches from the meter. The danger is high with a gas leak and you should report it without hesitation.
2007-07-05 04:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, all piping after the meter is your responsibility. Since your bill is going up, the leak is after it. You are living dangerously by letting it continue to leak. You may not need to worry about the cost of repair if the leaking gas gets ignited. Hope no one gets injured if this happens.
2007-07-05 04:30:41 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call the Gas Co. ASAP. They are responsible for that. You will not have to pay a dime. Get it fixed quick. Why are you still reading? Go call the Gas Company!
2007-07-05 04:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the gas company NOW.
You have a potentially very dangerous situation.
The gas bill is a small thing compared to the damage that a fire or explosion can cause.
2007-07-05 04:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋