Health & Fitness
Gas Plumbing 101: How it Works and How to Maintain It
Local companies oversee and manage the safety of the distribution process. However, it is the responsibility of homeowners to maintain gas piping on their property and in their home.
Have you ever wondered how natural gas gets to your heater or stove? Understanding how gas distribution works and how to maintain your home's system can help you stay healthy and safe.
Natural gas is mined in areas across the country, and then transported through the interstate natural gas pipelines to local storage facilities and distribution centers. From there, distribution pipelines deliver natural gas to your home.
Local companies oversee and manage the safety of the distribution process. However, it is the responsibility of homeowners to maintain gas piping on their property and in their home.
By taking preventative measures and knowing what to watch for, you can keep your home and family safe. Gas pipes that are outside, and especially those that are underground, are prone to erosion. It's imperative that your system is regularly inspected so that a professional can identify and repair any problems.
If you smell natural gas, or your natural gas detector alerts you to a leak, open your doors and windows for ventilation, do not use appliances, and contact a plumber right away. Pat Dolan Plumbing is a Lindenhurst and Plainview plumber that specializes in gas leak detection.
If you think you have a large gas leak, evacuate your home and call 911.
For more information about how gas piping works and how you can maintain it, visit the Pat Dolan Plumbing website.
