If you smell rotten eggs, hear hissing near a gas line, or your gas detector is alarming, you may have a gas leak. Reliable Plumbers Dallastown provides certified gas line leak detection and repair in Dallastown and York County. Leave the house immediately if you suspect a gas leak, call the gas company, then call us at (223) 624-0012.
Signs of a Gas Leak
- Rotten egg smell: Natural gas is odorless, but utility companies add mercaptan (a sulfur compound) so you can detect leaks by smell.
- Hissing or whistling sound near a gas line, appliance connection, or meter.
- Dead vegetation in a line above a buried gas pipe when surrounding plants are healthy.
- Bubbling in standing water near gas lines.
- Higher-than-normal gas bills without increased usage.
What to Do If You Suspect a Gas Leak
- Leave the house immediately. Do not flip light switches, use phones inside, or create any sparks.
- Call your gas company (UGI or Columbia Gas in the Dallastown area) from outside.
- Call us at (223) 624-0012 for gas line repair once the immediate danger is addressed.
- Do not re-enter the home until cleared by the gas company or a certified plumber.
Our Gas Line Services
Our plumbers are certified for residential gas line work in Pennsylvania. We provide:
- Electronic gas leak detection using combustible gas detectors
- Gas line repair and fitting replacement
- Gas line pressure testing
- Gas appliance connection and disconnection
- New gas line installation for appliances
- Gas line safety inspections
Gas Line Repair Costs
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Gas leak detection | $150 - $300 |
| Minor fitting repair | $200 - $400 |
| Gas line section replacement | $400 - $800 |
| New gas line run (per appliance) | $300 - $600 |
| Full gas line pressure test | $100 - $200 |