I have a gas leak outside my home. I not sure I want to call the gas co...?
Question:because I don't want them to shut off my gas. Am I responsible for the gas pipes and such underneath the ground on my property or does the gas company fix those? Am I only responsible for what's in my house? I can smell the leak in certain places around my property and I just got my gas bill and its double what it was last month. The actual meter has also been leaking for over a year now. It's right at the front of my property facing the street and you can smell it from the street sometimes when you drive by. I just don't want the gas company to shut off my gas because if I am responsible, I can't afford to pay to have something like that fixed. Any suggestions?
Answers:
A gas leak is a very serious problem, and should be taken care of as rapidly as possible. If the leak is before your gas meter The Gas company will typically do the repairs at no cost to you, because it will save them money in the long run. If the Gas leak is after your gas meter you are going to end up paying for the excess gas lost and it would be cheaper to call someone and get the leak repaired. Setting cost aside lets look at the dangers of a Gas leak. If there happens to be a spark or open flame that catches some of the gas vapor there can be a disastrous explosion or fire, both of which will cost you in the end. Even if there is no fire or explosion there is still the risk of loss of life because the gas could replace the air that a person or pet needs to breathe. Do your self a favor and get the problem solved as quickly as possible. The only way that you would be held responsible for a leak is if you did something deliberately to cause the leak. It is in the best interest of your neighborhood to get the leak fixed as soon as possible.
Call them.
Your bill will add up.
Trust me, in the long run, its cheaper to call them.
OK! then wait till your house blows up! your bill doubled because YOU HAVE A GAS LEAK! WAKE UP!
If you have a gas leak regardless, it has to be fixed. I think the gas company replaces those unless you were digging and you broke them. The tank could be leaking you don't know, but it must be fixed.
...and when the gas ignites, and you and your family are killed in the explosion?
You are generally responsible from the ingress of the meter onwards. Get it fixed. A gas explosion is not fun.
definitely call them. all you need is for someone to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with something flammable and you'd be a lot worse off. the other person is right too.your bill doubling will add up.
You need to call the gas company ASAP. You are putting yourself and others at risk by not calling. Worry about the details later. Please call, it may save your life.
You need to call the Gas Co. ASAP. They are responsible for that. You will not have to pay a dime. Get it fixed quick. Why are you still reading? Go call the Gas Company!
Call the gas company NOW.
You have a potentially very dangerous situation.
The gas bill is a small thing compared to the damage that a fire or explosion can cause.
It is the companies responsibility to maintain the meters and pipes. The only way you would be responsible is if you damaged it yourself. If your leak is as bad as you say you really need to call and have it fixed before a catastrophe happens.
I have had this happen to me. The gas company where I live said it was their responsibility if the meter itself was leaking and the portion of the pipe up to 2.5 inches from the meter. The danger is high with a gas leak and you should report it without hesitation.
Normally, all piping after the meter is your responsibility. Since your bill is going up, the leak is after it. You are living dangerously by letting it continue to leak. You may not need to worry about the cost of repair if the leaking gas gets ignited. Hope no one gets injured if this happens.
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Can you afford to have your house and family blown to smithereens? I saw tihs with a neighbor once. Helped pull them from under the debris. The house was flat.
Holy sh**.
Call the gas co. They will pull your meter, then determine if it's their responsibility or yours.
They will repair the incoming line and/or replace the meter. You are responsibile for the lines from the meter to your home.
This sounds like the leak is outside your home or you may not be here to post this. Turn off any gas appliances NOW. Do not light a match in the house. Ventilate, open windows to protect yourself. NOW!
DO IT NOW, FOR GOD'S SAKE.
They will be there within minutes.
you are not responsible for the gas line from the street up to and including the gas meter but if your gas consumption has gone up then there may be a leak on your side of the meter but usually when there is a gas line going outside there more than likely is a gas valve that you can turn off to stop the leak from continuing. Call the gas co. this is very dangerous situation you are subjecting yourself and your child to. I've seen houses blow up from underground gas leaks that finally make their way back into the foundation and then get lit by a pilot light or some other source of ignition.
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