While a small faulty water line can be dealt with by any repairperson, gas lines are a different story altogether. Professional plumbing skills are critical when repairing faulty gas lines—doing it yourself or hiring someone who’s inexperienced could even be fatal.
The global population continues to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many people taking pre-emptive safety measures, as reported by the WHO, to do their part in flattening the curve, you too are doing your bit by keeping safe and clean and staying indoors.
Only now that you’re spending all your time at home because of the COVID-19 lockdown, you can’t help but notice that distinct smell emitting from your water heater every time you walk past it!
Natural gas is highly flammable, which means that if there is a spark in the area of a leak, it could cause an explosion.
A natural gas leak isn’t generally life-threatening. But when it doesn’t completely burn due to a broken line or faulty installation, it releases a byproduct known as carbon monoxide.
Gas leaks can be extremely dangerous if left unaddressed eventually leading to fatalities and loss of life and property.
The shocking death of a 12-year-old girl several years ago led Texas state officials to pass a bill in 2019 that requires operators to remove some of the most dangerous pipes in the state.
Natural gas and propane are the primary fuels used in homes for cooking and heating purposes. It’s considered the safest for residential use and is better for the environment as well.
Damaged pipes, leaking sewers or malfunctioning filtration systems can often mix contaminated water in your water supply. It’s difficult to detect contamination because the signs are often too subtle to detect without some chemical testing—at least not without seriously harming yourself.
Leaking pipes, bent walls, cracked glasses and uneven floors are commonplace if you don’t get your foundations routinely inspected.
Copyright © 2023. Pro Serve Plumbers . All Rights Reserved
