How You Can Detect & Prevent Gas Leaks in Your Home

Gas leaks are one of the most serious household safety concerns. Whether you’re using natural gas for heating, cooking, or water heating, even a small leak can lead to major health and safety hazards—including explosions, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Here’s how you can detect, prevent, and address gas leaks before they become dangerous.

How to Check for Gas Leaks

If you suspect a gas leak, act fast. Here are 3 ways to check for gas leaks in your home:

• Smell: Natural gas has a distinct rotten egg odor. If you smell it, leave immediately.
  
• Sound: Hissing or whistling near a gas appliance or pipeline may indicate a leak.
  
• Sight: Dead or discolored vegetation near your gas line, or visible bubbling in water or puddles, may point to underground leaks.
  

Still unsure? Call a licensed professional or your gas company immediately and evacuate your home if you have a serious suspicion that there may be a gas leak.

Tips to Prevent Gas Leaks

Prevention is your best protection. Here’s how you can reduce your risk:

• Schedule regular inspections with licensed professionals.
  
• Upgrade old or corroded gas lines with modern, durable piping.
  
• Avoid DIY fixes. Never attempt to repair or move gas lines on your own.
  
• Install carbon monoxide detectors and test them regularly.
  

We offer full-service gas line repiping and maintenance to help homeowners avoid emergencies and extend the life of their systems.

FAQs: Common Gas Line Questions

Do You Call a Plumber for a Gas Leak?

Yes—but not just any plumber. You need someone trained and licensed to handle gas line work safely.

Call Pipe It Right for emergency response and gas leak repairs handled 100% in-house—no subcontractors, no delays.

Who Installs Gas Lines?

Licensed plumbing professionals like Pipe It Right are certified to install, repair, and replace gas lines safely and to code.

We provide residential gas line installation and upgrades throughout Southern California, and we have next-day availability in most service areas.

What To Do Next

With years of experience and a strong commitment to safety, our team is your go-to for gas leak detection, repairs, and repiping. Whether you’re upgrading an appliance or responding to a leak, we’ve got your back.Contact Us for expert gas line solutions.