Expert Gas Line Repair & Service For Your Richardson, TX Home
Natural gas is a wonderful way to power your home - until it isn't. Normally, it’s just waiting, ready when we need it to warm our living room, cook our dinner, or dry our clothes. When you have a gas leak, it puts everything you've worked for at risk. If you suspect there's something awry with your gas lines, you cannot afford to hesitate - call the team at Koen Plumbing immediately. We'll be there as soon as we can to thoroughly investigate what's going on and provide a comprehensive, safe solution that keeps your home operating while protecting what matters most. Don't ignore the signs - take immediate action to keep your family safe and sound. Need a new gas line installed? We can take care of that for you, too.
Having an issue with your gas line is serious business - so you need a company with serious experience. For any and all gas line services, send us a message online or call 972-406-8076 today!
What Are The Warning Signs Of A Gas Leak?
Gas leaks are serious safety hazards that require immediate attention. Recognizing the warning signs protects your family and property from potential danger. We provide emergency gas leak detection and repair services throughout Dallas and Richardson. Contact us immediately if you notice any of these signs.
- Distinctive Sulfur or Rotten Egg Smell: Natural gas is odorless, but utility companies add mercaptan, a chemical that smells strongly of rotten eggs or sulfur, for safety. If you detect this distinctive odor inside or outside your home, evacuate immediately and call for help from a safe location.
- Hissing or Whistling Sounds Near Gas Lines: A hissing, whistling, or roaring sound near your gas meter, appliances, or gas lines indicates gas escaping under pressure. This sound often accompanies significant leaks that require immediate professional attention. Never investigate the source yourself—leave your home and contact emergency services.
- Dead or Dying Vegetation: Gas leaking underground kills grass, plants, and trees by displacing oxygen in the soil. If you notice a patch of dead vegetation in your yard near gas lines while surrounding plants remain healthy, you may have an underground gas leak requiring immediate detection and repair.
- Physical Symptoms in Household Members: Gas exposure causes headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, breathing difficulties, and flu-like symptoms. If multiple family members experience these symptoms simultaneously and they improve when leaving the house, evacuate immediately. Gas leaks can be fatal in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation.
- Higher Than Normal Gas Bills: An unexplained spike in your gas bills without increased usage indicates gas escaping from your system before reaching appliances. While less urgent than other signs, unexplained consumption increases warrant professional gas line inspection to locate and repair leaks before they worsen.
What To Do If You Suspect A Gas Leak
Gas leaks require immediate action to protect lives and property. Following proper safety procedures prevents explosions, fires, and health emergencies. We provide 24/7 emergency gas leak response throughout the DFW Metro area. Here's exactly what to do if you suspect a gas leak in your Dallas home.
- Evacuate Everyone Immediately: Get all people and pets out of your home without delay. Don't waste time gathering belongings or investigating the source. Move to a safe location at least 100 feet away from your house. Account for all household members once outside and prevent anyone from re-entering.
- Avoid All Ignition Sources: Don't turn lights on or off, use phones, start vehicles, or create any sparks or flames. Even small electrical arcs from switches or unplugging devices can ignite leaking gas. Leave doors open as you exit to allow ventilation, but don't take time to open windows.
- Call For Help From A Safe Distance: Once you're safely away from your home, call 911 and your gas company from a neighbor's house or cell phone outside. Report the suspected gas leak and provide your address. Emergency responders will secure the area and ensure it's safe before allowing re-entry.
- Don't Return Until Cleared by Professionals: Never re-enter your home until emergency personnel and licensed gas professionals declare it safe. We provide thorough gas leak detection, repair all issues, and perform safety testing. Only return once you receive official clearance that all gas hazards are eliminated.
- Schedule Professional Inspection & Repair: After the immediate emergency is resolved, we conduct comprehensive gas line inspections to identify the leak source and any additional vulnerabilities. Our licensed plumbers repair or replace damaged gas lines, test all connections, and ensure your system meets safety codes for your family's protection.
What Gas Line Services Do You Offer?
We provide comprehensive gas line services for residential properties throughout Dallas and Richardson. Our licensed, insured plumbers have the expertise and equipment to handle all gas line work safely. We've been serving the DFW Metro area since 1946, bringing decades of experience to every gas service call.
- Gas Leak Detection: We use advanced detection equipment, including electronic gas detectors and pressure testing, to locate leaks in gas lines, connections, and appliances. Our thorough inspection identifies even small leaks before they become dangerous. We pinpoint exact leak locations quickly, allowing for targeted repairs without unnecessary work.
- Gas Line Repair: Our experienced plumbers repair damaged gas lines using proper materials and techniques that meet all safety codes. We fix leaks caused by corrosion, loose fittings, damaged pipes, or wear. We test all repairs thoroughly under pressure to ensure complete safety before restoring gas service to your home.
- Gas Line Replacement: When gas lines are severely corroded, damaged, or outdated, we provide complete line replacement with modern, durable materials. We remove old pipes safely and install new lines that meet current codes. Our replacement service ensures reliable, safe gas delivery for years of worry-free operation.
- New Gas Line Installation: We install gas lines for new appliances, including ranges, dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, and outdoor grills. Our proper installation includes correct sizing, secure connections, and pressure testing. We ensure your new gas appliances receive adequate fuel supply while maintaining safety throughout your Richardson home.
- Gas System Pressure Testing & Inspections: We perform comprehensive pressure testing to verify your gas system's integrity and identify any weaknesses. Our inspections check all connections, valves, and lines for potential issues. Regular testing and inspections prevent emergencies and ensure your gas system operates safely and efficiently.
Keep Your Home Safe & Fueled Up
We hope you never have to deal with a gas line emergency - but if you do, we're the team to call to make things right. Whatever gas line service you need, trust our decades of experience to get the job done safely. Drop us a message online or call 972-406-8076 today!