Gas Leak

Emergency Gas Leak Service

Metropolitan Air Conditioning is your trusted Australian name for emergency gas leak repairs. When you smell gas inside your home and need a licensed gas fitter in your area, give us a call. We have all the essential tools and experience to get the job done straight away.

When it comes to gas safety and a suspected gas leak, there's no time to waste. In addition to your local gas distributor, contact Metropolitan Air Conditioning ASAP. We can assess any scenario and any gas appliance before providing you with high-quality solutions on the spot.

Maintaining Gas Safety In A Variety Of Ways

Our local technicians are on call 24/7 to ensure you always receive a quick response when something goes wrong. That includes:

• Gas meter issues
• Faulty gas appliances (including your gas stove or hot water system)
• Damaged gas pipelines

Time is certainly of the essence when an emergency occurs and you can smell gas in your home. After all, gas leaks pose significant risks to your home and your family. Luckily, Metropolitan Air Conditioning can be at your front door within 1 hour* of your call. This even includes after-hours, on weekends and public holidays. And since our vans are all fully stocked, you don't have to wait long for a solution.

Common Signs of a Gas Leak

Natural gas is odourless and colourless in its natural form. However, the gas distributor adds the chemical mercaptan before it reaches your home, to give it its highly recognisable, easily identifiable rotten egg-like smell. And though the smell is the most noticeable sign of a gas leak, it's not the only indicator.

Additional signs of a major gas leak include:

• Air bubbles in puddles above underground piping, or where water has settled on joints
• Unexplained patches of dead grass and/or dead plants near gas lines
• Hissing or high-pitched whistling sounds coming from gas pipelines
• Pilot lights flickering, or not showing a strong hot blue, changing colour, or going out
• Gas bills are significantly higher than usual
• Members of the household are suddenly unwell (more details on gas sickness below)

Whether you have LPG or natural gas at home, it is incredibly easy for some of these indicators to fly under the radar. And that's to be expected as we rarely check puddles for bubbles.

That's why general gas appliance maintenance and servicing is essential. You can be sure everything is safe and secure with a routine service and Certificate of Compliance from Metropolitan Air Conditioning.

The Danger of Gas Leaks

It's important to understand that natural gas is an incredibly safe fuel source for ducted heating, gas log fires and all other gas heaters. You should experience no trouble at all with a well-maintained heating system. However, there are some risks, and it's necessary to be aware of the dangers.

Leaking gas heaters, ovens or hot water systems can be hazardous. On one hand, there are health risks. On the other, leaking gas can pose a threat to your home and personal belongings.

The Health Risks Of Exposure to Gas

In terms of physical side effects, common symptoms of gas leak exposure include:

• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Breathing issues
• Fatigue
• Throat and eye irritation

These symptoms often mirror those of the common cold. And that's why anyone could easily miss them and write it off as the flu. If you have a gas heater, or just a gas supply in general, remember that a leak could be the cause if symptoms persist.

Long term exposure can lead to more severe symptoms, including loss of consciousness, severe health complications, or even death.

Your home is also at risk if there is a gas leak on your property. Any exposure to a naked flame or ignition source, including electrical equipment and even mobile phones, could trigger a devastating fire or explosion. If you could prevent that with professional maintenance and repairs, what would you do?

What is the Solution to a Gas Leak?

First and foremost, you'll need to report the leak to your gas distribution network on 1800 427 532.

Once you've done that, the best way to fix a gas leak is to call Metropolitan Air Conditioning.

Our fully licensed gas fitters are available 24 hours a day so we can quickly look after your worrying job. However, there will always be a wait time before someone arrives and the concerning leak is repaired. While you wait for us to arrive, there are several essential things you need to do.

What You Need To Do In The Meantime

If you smell gas and can confirm you have a gas leak, you should:

• Turn off the gas supply at the meter. There should be a brightly coloured handle, and you need to turn it to a right angle to the pipe.
• Open doors and all the windows to ventilate the house as much as possible.
• Avoid using any electrical appliances including powerpoints or light switches. Even mobile phones.
• Refrain from using any fan appliances to move around the air, as they are electric.
• Never light matches or ignite a flame;
• Move outside once the doors and windows are open;
• Remain outside in a well-ventilated area while you wait for your gas fitter to arrive.

Once on-site, the technician will conduct a thorough gas leak detection test using advanced technology and equipment. They'll then resolve the problem and provide a long-term fix so you can rest assured that your gas piping and appliances are safe.

Great Finance Options** For Gas Leak Repairs

When your gas fixtures need repairing, you will need a licensed gas fitter to carry out the work. Under no circumstances are gas repairs a DIY job. Everything must be above board, which is why your professional gas specialist is legally required to provide a certificate of compliance upon completion.

Of course, these essential services can often come about at a time that may not be good for your household budget. Thankfully, we offer convenient finance options** to eligible customers that are ideal for these very situations.

Speak to your Metropolitan Air Conditioning gas fitter about how to apply with one of our buy now, pay later lenders Zip or Humm. We can take you through the application process and possibly even have you approved within minutes. We also offer a variety of additional payment options including cash, credit card (Visa, Mastercard and AmEx), cheque and direct online deposit.

Protect Your Family And Home

When you find yourself dealing with leaking gas in and around your home, you need to address the problem with the highest level of urgency. To learn more about how Metropolitan Air Conditioning can help you, book a quote online or give us a call. No matter what time of the day or night.