The Gas Co. said there is a leak somewhere under the house & they turned the gas off. This is a rental house I own. We just went all electric in it last year but that is too expensive so I need to go back to gas & get a new furnace. But how do I run down a leak with the gas off & do you have any alternative ideas on heating a rental house? Thank you.
2007-09-29 03:15:01 · 6 answers · asked by chickem 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My best advice for you is to hire a plumbing contractor that specializes with gas line installation.They will repair or replace the lines.
Don't mess gas systems if you do not know what your doing. There is a real danger of an explosion and fire.
Be safe call an expert.
2007-09-29 13:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by Al L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think there is a gas leak, contact the gas company. They have the equipment to determine if there is a leak. If they find one, they will shut off the gas and you (your mom) will have to hire a pro to find and eliminate the leak. Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous gas, as it has no odor and can kill within 15 minutes with a concentration of less than 100 parts-per-million. It is unlikely you have a gas leak AND CO leak, however your gas company should have a CO detector they can bring. 7 PPM is an acceptable level of CO in the atmosphere; most homes have less than 3PPM. If you feel there is a hazard, have it checked out.
2016-04-06 06:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
natural gas runs on low pressure
go to hardware store and get parts , so you can use bicycle pump and pressurize system
it may be that you can hear the leak or you may have to use bubbles,,dishsoap and water,, check on all connections
it is not the gas company's job to find your leak,, you can hire a plumber,,fact is ,if you are in Texas , all you can work on is the house you own and 'LIVE" in,,
check out your laws,,think of this,
, you work on gas,, house blows up, 1 renter dead,, other renter gets a good attorney
2007-09-29 09:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by daorangejello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I had gas, I had a similar leak. And I noticed the man putting something that looked like bubble solution around where they joints were in the pipes. Where it makes bubbles is the leak.
2007-09-29 05:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your gas company should be able to find the leak since they are the GAS Company.
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2007-09-29 03:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Dana 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You would need a plumber for this. They would have to come & test the line & would be able to repair or replace the pipe for you.
2007-10-01 13:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋