Gas Lines · repair, replacement and new runs
Gas Lines in Yakima, WA: Leak Detection, Repair and Replacement
Gas line repair, replacement and new runs for ranges, dryers and water heaters, done by licensed technicians for homes and commercial properties.
Chapter 01
Smell, hiss, dead grass: how a Yakima gas leak shows itself
The first sign is usually the smell. Gas companies add a sulfur, rotten egg odor to the supply so a leak is hard to miss. You may also hear hissing or whistling near an appliance, a connection or the line itself. Outside, dying plants over a buried line can mean gas is escaping underground. Indoors, headaches, dizziness, nausea or sudden fatigue are symptoms of gas exposure, and an unexpected jump in the utility bill can point to a hidden problem.
Any of those signs means call a professional right away. Leave the house if you need to, and stay off the electrical switches until the problem is dealt with.
Water heater, water softener, filters and expansion tank mounted on a basement wall
Finding the leak behind the wall or under the yard
Many gas leaks start where nobody can see them: behind walls, under flooring or underground. Joe and the crew use gas detectors, pressure testing and a detailed visual check to find the exact source, without tearing into more of your property than we have to. Then you get a clear explanation of the problem and the safest way to fix it.
Repair covers everything from a minor connection to damaged or corroded pipe. Gas lines fail from aging materials, shifting soil, poor installation or accidental damage during construction. We pick the safest repair method, use materials made to last, and test the repaired line before we call the job complete.
Some lines are past repair. Severely corroded, outdated or badly installed pipe needs full replacement, and so does a line that has to be reworked during a renovation, an appliance upgrade or an expansion. We remove the damaged sections, install new pipe and test the new line before it goes back into service.
Chapter 03
Why gas work belongs to a licensed plumber
All Valley Plumbing holds Washington L&I plumbing contractor licence ALLVAVP772L2, active. Gas is not a weekend DIY job. A small mistake can turn into a serious hazard, which is why homeowners and business owners in Yakima, Selah and across Yakima County hand it to trained technicians who work to local code.
Ask for a free local estimate and we will walk through what your job involves and what it will cost before any work begins. The price you get never changes after the fact. Financing is available through Housecall Pro and Wisetack, and we offer discounts to veterans, active and inactive duty, and seniors over 60.
Barbara Johnson, after we replaced her old natural gas hot water tank: “Joe handled everything smoothly, including arranging for electrician, permit, and disposal of old tank.” Barbara Johnson · Google review
On the line
The gas work we take on
Gas and water heaters often come together, and the same crew handles commercial plumbing. If a line has to be located underground first, our vac truck rentals do potholing and line locating with a trained operator.
Leak detection
Gas detectors, pressure testing and a careful visual check to find the exact source, including leaks behind walls, under flooring or underground.
Repair
Anything from a loose connection to damaged or corroded pipe, tested before we call the job done.
Replacement
Severely corroded, outdated or badly installed lines come out in sections and new pipe goes in, then the whole run is tested.
New runs
Added gas supply for ranges, dryers and water heaters, during a renovation, an appliance upgrade or an expansion.