When Monument Homeowners Need Gas Line Work

Gas line needs come up more often than most Monument homeowners expect. Adding a gas range to a kitchen that currently has electric appliances, running a line for an outdoor grill or fire pit on a Monument property, connecting a whole-home generator – a popular choice given Monument’s winter weather exposure – adding a gas fireplace or log set, or running a line to a new furnace or water heater are all situations that require a licensed plumber to install or extend gas piping. WireNut handles all of these in Monument with proper permitting and pressure testing before any appliance is connected.

Gas Line Repairs in Monument

Gas lines in Monument homes can develop leaks at fittings, at corroded sections of older black steel pipe, or at connection points that were improperly installed. A gas smell inside your Monument home is always a reason to get out immediately and call 911 before calling anyone else. After the gas company has cleared the home and identified the situation, WireNut can locate and repair the leak with proper materials and pressure testing to confirm the repair is complete before gas is restored.

Generators and Gas Lines in Monument

Whole-home standby generators are increasingly popular in Monument given the community’s exposure to Front Range winter storms and power outages. Most whole-home generators run on natural gas and require a dedicated gas line run from the main supply to the generator location. WireNut handles generator gas line installations in Monument as part of the broader generator installation process, coordinating with the electrical side of the installation and pulling all required permits.

• New gas line installation. Running new gas lines for ranges, dryers, fireplaces, outdoor grills, fire pits, generators, and other gas appliances in Monument homes. All new installations include pressure testing and permitting.
• Gas line repair. Repairing leaking fittings, corroded sections, and improperly installed connections in existing Monument gas piping systems.
• Gas line extension. Extending existing gas lines to new locations in your Monument home or to new exterior appliances on your property.
• Generator gas line installation. Running dedicated gas lines for whole-home standby generators on Monument properties, coordinated with the generator’s electrical installation.
• Gas leak detection. Using professional equipment to locate gas leaks in Monument homes when the source is not immediately obvious after the gas company has cleared the home.
• Appliance connection and disconnection. Safely connecting and disconnecting gas appliances including ranges, dryers, water heaters, and furnaces in Monument homes.
• Pressure testing. Pressure testing gas lines after any new installation or repair to confirm the system is completely leak-free before gas is restored.

Here is a look at the gas line work our licensed plumbers handle for Monument homeowners.

Gas Safety in Monument – What Every Homeowner Should Know

Natural gas delivered to Monument homes has mercaptan added to give it a distinctive rotten egg smell that makes leaks detectable. If you smell gas in your Monument home, get everyone out immediately without operating any light switches, outlets, or electrical devices. Call 911 from outside. After emergency services and the gas company have cleared the home, call WireNut for gas line repair. Never attempt to locate or repair a gas leak yourself. The consequences of getting it wrong in a Monument home are simply too serious to risk.