Water Heater Installation & Replacement
Swap out a worn tank for a unit sized to the household, with the fuel and location that fit.
Gas, backflow and commercial
Emergency Gas Line Repair and Installation in Mesa
Gas piping feeds stoves, dryers, heaters, grills and fire features. Done right it is safe. Done wrong it is not. A gas smell comes first, before anything else. Smell gas? Move everyone outdoors and phone 911 or the gas utility from there.
If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 from outside.
When to call right away
- Smell of gasA rotten-egg odor inside or near the meter.
- Hissing at a fittingA sound near a pipe or appliance.
- Dead pilot or flame colorA yellow or orange flame can signal a problem.
Safety comes first
If you smell gas, do not flip switches, use phones inside or light anything. Walk out, leave the door open and call 911 from outside. The City of Mesa lists a gas emergency line at 480-644-4277 for its customers.
Wait for the gas supply to be made safe before calling a plumber.
What gas line work covers
Work includes new lines to a stove, dryer, water heater, grill, pool heater or fire feature, plus repairs and replacements. The plumber sizes the pipe, runs it, pressure tests it and connects the appliance.
Ask whether the contractor's license covers gas piping. Confirm it with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
Cost
What affects the price of gas line work
Gas work depends on length, size and access.
Ask for the permit and pressure test in writing.
In Mesa
Natural gas in Mesa
The City of Mesa runs a natural gas utility that serves over 82,000 homes and businesses, according to its website. Not every Mesa address is on gas, so check before planning a gas appliance.
Ask the utility where its responsibility ends and where yours begins at the meter.
Permits and testing
Gas work usually needs a permit and an inspection. A pressure test checks for leaks before the line is put into service.
Keep the paperwork. It helps at resale and with insurance.
Outdoor lines and grills
Outdoor gas lines run in the ground or on walls, and fittings must be rated for outdoor use. A shutoff near the appliance is a good safety feature.
Mark buried lines before landscaping.
Safety first
If you smell gas
Safety comes before any repair.
Inspections, new lines and appliances
A plumber can inspect existing gas lines for corrosion and leaks, add a line for a range, dryer, grill or fireplace and pressure test the work. Permits and inspections are normally required. Ask who pulls them.
Pressure testing
After any work, the line is tested with air or gas pressure and checked for drops. Ask for the result.
Price and scheduling
Cost depends on the length, the pipe material and access. Same-day service depends on the schedule. Conversion between fuels is a specialized job, so ask the dispatcher whether the crew handles it.
Related home systems
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Backflow Testing & Prevention
Test and maintain the device that keeps sprinkler and yard water from flowing back into the home's supply.
Common questions
Gas line questions
Leave the house, avoid switches and flames, and call 911 from outside.
Often yes. Ask the contractor.
Often yes if gas is available. A plumber can size and run it.
The gas utility. The plumber handles piping past it.
Gas comes first. Get out first, and keep clear of switches and open flames. Call 911 or the gas utility once you are a safe distance away. When the utility declares the area safe, phone about fixing or replacing the damaged piping.
Go outside first, then call the gas utility or 911 from there.
Yes in many cases. Describe the appliance and distance.
Usually yes. Ask who pulls it.
Yes. Describe the age and any rust you see.
Planning a gas line?
Call and describe the appliance. If you smell gas now, leave first.