Gas Leak Repairs and Detection

Gas leak? Adelaide Emergency Plumbing can be there within 1 hour MAX

As we know, gas is an effective and affordable substance for your home and office heating and cooking requirements, but there is a danger involved as gas is highly flammable.

Caution must always be taken when dealing with gas; appliances should always be installed or repaired by a licensed gas fitter, used in the correct manner, and maintained as per the manufacturers’ recommendations.

If you suspect a gas leak, always let the professionals deal with it. Leaking gas should be thought of as an emergency and needs to be tended to quickly.

At Adelaide Emergency Plumbing our gas fitters are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and in a plumbing or gas emergency can be at your door within 1 hour of your call. We cover all metropolitan areas of Adelaide to keep you and your family safe. Call us any time on 08 8423 6783.

How do you know if you have a gas leak?

What are the signs to look out for if you suspect a gas leak on your Adelaide property?

• A sulphuric smell often likened to the smell of rotten eggs
• A gas appliance making a whistling or hissing sound
• Gas pilot light colour changes
• Gas bills that are higher than usual, with no obvious reason
• No hot water from your gas hot water heater
• Headache, dizziness or other flu-like symptoms being felt when operating a gas appliance
• Bubbles on the surface of puddles or patches of dead grass could indicate a leak from an
  underground gas pipe

If you notice any of these signs, don’t ignore them. Call Adelaide Emergency Plumbing for a prompt and reliable gas leak repair service 24/7.

What should you do if you have a gas leak in the house?

Should you think that there is a gas leak, the first thing that you should do is go outside to a well-ventilated area and call the trusted and licensed professionals from Adelaide Emergency Plumbing – 08 8423 6783.

Here is what we recommend that you do, and don’t do, while you’re waiting for your gas fitter to arrive:

What NOT TO DO if you suspect a gas leak:

• Do not use a fan to try and help ventilate the area
• Do not turn power point switches or light switches on or off
• Do not use a telephone or flashlight in the suspected area
• Do not use a naked flame or any device with an ignition source to look for the gas leak
• Do not smoke
• Do not try and fix the gas leak yourself
• Do not re-enter your property until a qualified gas fitter has given the all clear

What YOU SHOULD DO if you suspect a gas leak:

• Ventilate your property by opening doors and windows
• Stop using all gas and electrical appliances
• Turn off your electricity and gas supply at the meter
• Go outside, well away from the affected area, and wait for your gas fitter to arrive

Always play it safe when it comes to gas – leave it to the experts

Knowing what to look out for in the event of a gas leak is a great way to keep yourself and your family safe. In some instances, however, your gas appliance may be putting you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Take away all doubt – find out more about our Adelaide Gas Safety Checks from only $99. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.