How Much Attention Should You Pay to Gas Lines?

First of all, you should avoid gas line problems in your home or office at all costs! With what frequency should they be inspected by Columbus, Ohio plumber Brent Staats and Staats Plumbing? The fact is that it should be done on an annual basis.

Perhaps you have never had any issues with your natural gas lines in your memory, but these inspections will very likely detect issues that have never been noticed. If repairs are necessary, the process is a very delicate and even dangerous ordeal.

Brent Staats is a gas line inspection, repair, and replacement professional as the owner of Staats Plumbing. In the Columbus area call them once a year, every year to have your home or office’s gas lines inspected. To see all that they do at Staats Plumbing take a look at staatsplumbing.com and call this phone number (740) 625-5284.

Gas…No Laughing Matter.

Does your Columbus Ohio area home have dangerous gases seeping into it or, perhaps your business is putting you and your customers in harm’s way due to a higher risk of a gas explosion   If you don’t take proper safety steps now to protect against gas leaks, they can lead to a very dangerous situation.

Here are a few tips to avoid that –

1.  The gas piping needs to be rigid…loose pipes could easily result in leaks.

2.  The grounding bar/post near the gas panel needs to be properly anchored.

3.  All piping and metal air ducts should be securely bonded.

This is no trivial matter.  It’s not like a leaky toilet…messy, maybe, but not necessarily dangerous.  When you suspect any type of gas leak in your home or business around Columbus, immediately contact gas line repair specialist Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing.  He will make your home or office safe in no time.  Just call (740) 625-5284.

It’s Not Always a Gas, Gas, Gas.

No, it is not!  Here is the bottom line…if your home uses natural gas power for some of its appliances, YOU are responsible for the pipes that move the gas under and through your home after they leave the municipal supply…they are not an issue for the utility company even if you may wish that they were.

Here are three factors to keep in mind –

1.  Corroded pipes need to be replaced.

2.  Use this opportunity to install new appliances if you can.

3.  The job of gas pipe installation MUST be done by a professional.

Please pay close attention to that last point.  The installation of gas pipes MUST be done by a professional!  That means when you need these pipes installed in your Columbus Ohio area home you call on the gas pipe professionals at Staats Plumbing.  Drop that wrench and call Brent Staats today at (740) 625-5284.

Repair or Replace…That is NOT the Question.

Let’s make something clear immediately.  If a gas line is faulty it needs to be replaced NOT repaired!  The cost of said will be determined by the cost of labor and materials.  There’s a lot in common in the piping for a plumbing system and the piping that carries natural gas.  That is why you hire a plumber to do the replacement.

Here is the bottom line… The majority of natural gas piping is made from copper because of its corrosion resistance and light weight. Plumbers use plastic pipes for some specific uses, such as flexible piping for small areas and narrow gas lines. A well-trained plumber knows that it’s vital to make sure gas piping gets the same attention as other types of piping.  You can’t afford a leak!

So, the solution is simple.  Pick up your phone and call plumbing and gas piping replacement expert Brent Staats.  Staats Plumbing has been replacing Columbus Ohio area gas pipes for many years and you can take comfort in knowing that the job will be done safely, promptly, and efficiently.  Call Brent at (740) 625-5284.  

Installing a Gas Line.

First of all, let’s understand something…installing a gas line in your home is almost certainly NOT a DIY job!  I hope that you already realize that the risks of making a mistake outweigh the costs of a professional.  The individual steps are extremely demanding and the consequences are a lot bigger than a leaky toilet.

Let’s look at some of the steps just so you’ll know.

1.  Buying the correct parts is tantamount to success.

2.  You must turn off the gas to your entire home.

3.  Extend your existing gas line while adding the new one.

4.  Spread the correct mixture of water and dish liquid over each seam.

The truth is, this is a professional job with major problems if there is a mistake.  I am Brent Staats…a professional gas line installation expert serving all of the Columbus Ohio area.  When the time comes that new gas lines are needed for your new or existing home please remember my phone number (740) 625-5284.

Kaboom!

Sorry about that, I was just installing my own indoor gas line.  Please, make sure that you call a professional when you need an indoor gas line installed.  The results could be devastating!  Even if you do it right the first time are you certain that there won’t be gas leaks down the road?  Take a look at some of the steps before you decide if it is a DIY job.

1.  Identify the main gas supply and where you are setting the appliance.

2.  Find the right Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST).

3.  Locate the flexible line between point A and point B.

4.  Turn on the valve and see if you did it right.

I don’t know about you, but I want someone who has done this dozens of times to mess around with the gas line in my home.  That someone is Brent Staats and his team at Staats Plumbing.  They are your Columbus Ohio experts at installing gas appliances in your castle.  This is NOT a DIY task.  Call Brent today at (740) 625-5284.