Having natural gas lines in your home for appliances like stoves, furnaces and more is extremely useful for cooking and staying warm during the cold winter months in Puyallup and Pierce County. While we are happy to repair existing gas lines that are having problems, we can also help run new gas lines in your home if you are upgrading or remodeling your appliances.
A new high quality gas stove or furnace still requires properly installed gas lines for full functionality and safety, and a fault in a gas line connected to even a brand new gas appliance can be extremely dangerous. We can help with installing new gas lines, and diagnosis, repair or replacement of existing ones if required.
Aside from installation, we can also help you detect should there be any issues related to your existing gas lines at home. If you ever encounter the following issues, it’s best to have your plumber’s number on speed dial so they can come to your home and address it right away.
- There’s the smell of rotten egg lingering in the air
- Plants inside the household are dying or drying up
- There are air bubbles outside your home
- Your gas bills are higher than the previous months despite the same usage
- You notice some unexplained physical symptoms happening to you and your family
Gas Pipe Installation Puyallup
There are many different materials and styles of gas lines and pipes to use, and we can help you decide what options are best for your needs and budget. We are licensed for all gas line repair, replacement and installation work according to Washington requirements. We’ll get your new gas line up and running in no time so you can hook up your new stove, furnace or dryer and use it right away!
Many older homes in Puyallup do not have gas lines because it wasn’t readily available or was too expensive at the time they were constructed. However, these days gas line materials are reasonably priced and service to install them doesn’t have to break the bank, so if you’re considering purchasing a new stove and are worried about the cost of gas line installation, you don’t need to be! We will give you an accurate estimate of how much the installation should cost when we arrive, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
Once you have gas lines installed, it is important that you take the necessary steps for proper maintenance of the pipes. Just like any other pipes installed in your home, gas lines aren’t exempted from issues that may affect its performance. Aside from gas leak, blockage is also a major problem with existing gas lines. As tree roots and other debris can sometimes get into the pipes, it may block the supply of gas to your appliances momentarily.
Having debris stuck within the gas pipes can further result in a gas leak or pressure build up within the structure. When this happens, it’s best to contact your plumber right away to get the problem fixed. Gas lines can be one dangerous cause of accidents at home, so it’s better to have your plumber always check in and maintain the pipes.
Gas Pipe Fitting Puyallup
Depending on the size and layout of your home, there may not be a large or easily accessible place to run gas lines through. This is no challenge for us though, as we are able to help with fitting the right pipe or line style necessary to run gas where you need it even if the space is tight or limited. The materials and options available for running gas lines are versatile and cost effective, so it’s less of a financial burden to have a new gas line installed than you might think.
There are a variety of materials available in the market for gas piping, including:
- Galvanized steel
- Poly vinyl chloride (PVC)
- Black iron
- Aluminum plastic composite
- Stainless steel
Depending on what fits the needs of your home as well as your budget, you can definitely discuss with your plumbing contractor which ones would work best for you. Each material has its own strength, with some being particularly more effective for exterior or interior gas line installation.
If you are looking for one that is durable and flexible to be used for both interior and exterior gas lines, you can consider black iron which is the most commonly used material for gas pipe installation. It’s heat resistant and is able to form an airtight seal. However, just like with any piping materials used in your home, proper maintenance is the key for black iron pipes to last longer.
PVC pipes are also widely used as a gas line material. Since it’s both heavy duty and affordable, a lot of people prefer PVC for exterior gas line installation. The only downside is that PVC pipes can be susceptible to breakage, that’s why proper and careful installation is essential.
If you already have an existing gas line at home but are looking to add another line to supply gas to other parts or appliances within your home, our team can also assist you with that. Just give us a call and we’ll handle the rest for you.
You may also encounter copper pipes installed in your existing home gas lines which can sometimes be prohibited in other areas as it can be hazardous due to its natural ability to conduct energy. It is highly recommended that you replace copper gas lines with safer, more sturdy materials to avoid any possible disasters.
Our team of experts also handle a number of other plumbing related projects such as:
- Sewer cleaning
- Indoor leak detection
- Hydrojetting
- Boiler replacement
- Tankless water heater installation
We aim to be your only plumbing service provider in the Kent area, and are committed to giving you the best quality service one could expect from a reputable plumbing company in the city. We’d love to help you get your gas line installation needs taken care of.