Everyone knows plumbers as the professionals who install and repair faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, and various water-related fixtures. But who do you contact for gas line installation, maintenance, or repair? Not sure? Here's the surprising answer: it's a plumbing professional as well. They're the ones who service and install gas lines. In fact, gas line installation is a vital part of plumbers' work.

It's all piping

Although plumbing and gas are two different systems, they still have a lot in common. The pipes for each substance are made from similar materials, for example, plastic, steel, or copper.

The material isn't the only thing gas and plumbing piping have in common. The principle of transfer is also very similar between the two.

However, gas leaks can be much more dangerous than water leaks. This is why it's important to always hire plumbing professionals who are licensed for gas piping work.

Gas piping licensing

Obviously, a plumber doesn't have to be licensed in gas piping to perform work on water-related pipes. But, some companies will, nonetheless, offer gas piping services from their non-licensed crew members. In most jurisdictions, this is illegal: proper licensing goes without saying.

When hiring a plumber to deal with a gas piping issue, please don't hesitate to ask them to show you their gas piping license. After all, a poorly performed gas piping job can lead to a hazardous, life-threatening situation.

Expanding the gas lines

Hiring a licensed and professional plumber for gas line repair and maintenance is important, but you shouldn't let just anyone work on the gas lines inside your home. 

The fact that the gas lines have been professionally installed doesn't mean that just any plumber can expand them. In fact, this is how gas leaks commonly occur; when unlicensed, inexperienced plumbing professionals do work on the previously installed gas line system.

A licensed gas piping professional plumber will take proper care of the installation and ensure that the pipes are tightly sealed and leakproof.

Why use gas?

Gas may sound like old news, but new natural gas options are an inexpensive, clean-burning fuel source. It is produced domestically, and it is readily available. For example, a gas-powered clothes dryer is much more powerful and effective than an electric one.

What if there's old gas piping?

Under no circumstance should a homeowner rely on old gas pipes when installing new gas-powered appliances. Hire a professional licensed plumber to give the old piping a check-up and determine whether there is a need to install new ones.

Professional gas plumbers

Whenever dealing with gas, consult the professionals. A gas leak in the home can pose a serious health hazard. Always hire a reliable plumber with gas piping licensing and safely enjoy your new energy source.

If you need a licensed, bonded, experienced plumber for plumbing installation and service in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee or San Tan Valley call Norfleet Family Plumbing Heating and Air at 480-681-1764.