Out of Sight, Out of Mind? 5 Signs You Need Gas Leak Repair Service

Posted by on Aug 8, 2016 in Leak Repair Service Longview TX, Plumbers Longview TX, Restaurant Plumbing Longview TX | 0 comments Cleaning and furnishing your home may be priorities, but making sure your home does not require a gas leak repair service is imperative for your family’s safety and health. In just the last 3 years, an estimated 3 deaths and 1,000 injuries were related to gas. Since gas is invisible, you may consider the gas to be out of sight and out of your mind. Unfortunately, this belief can be very dangerous. Here are 5 common signs that you have a gas leak at home. Rotten Egg Odor A periodic foul odor in your home is normal. However, if you notice an odor that is similar to rotten eggs, it is most likely due to a slow gas leak. Utility companies add sulfur to natural gas for a reason. If a leak occurs, the sulfur creates the rotten egg smell, alerting you of the leak and ensuring you receive a gas leak repair service efficiently. Fast repair is essential since the gas and sulfur could combine with electrical sources. If this interaction takes place, there will most likely be a fire or explosion. Health Problems A slow gas leak will also affect you and your family’s health. You may not even realize these health problems are related to an exposure to gas, but they can be very dangerous. Here are a few health problems that may develop due to gas exposure: Headaches Nausea Fatigue Depression Chest Pain Breathing Difficulty Dizziness Itchy, Watery Eyes Skin Irritation Ringing In the Ears Nose Bleeds If you are suffering from one or more of the above issues, consult your doctor immediately. In addition, contact a professional to test your home for gas leaks. Dead Landscaping If gas is leaking around your home, it can affect your grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Gas will block the plant’s source of oxygen in the air, causing it to discolor and eventually die. If dead plants and vegetation is surrounded by green and healthy landscaping elements, you probably have a gas leak outside your home. Bubbles In Puddles You may have some standing water around your home due to a recent rain or excess moisture. This standing water should not have any movement. If you notice bubbles in the standing puddles of water, it could be due to the presence of gas. Hissing Noises A hissing sound coming from gas appliances, a gas fireplace, or near the tanks...
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Even a Small Gas Leak Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

Posted by on Jun 20, 2016 in Leak Repair Service Longview TX, Plumber Longview TX | 0 comments The common assumption that if there is a gas leak in your home in Longview, TX, you will be able to smell it right away. For a large leak, this is true, but a small leak is often hard to detect with your nose and even small leaks can cause damaging effects on your health. The symptoms that can be directly related to gas inhalation include: Headaches Memory Loss Nausea Fatigue Abdominal Pain Bird Dog Plumbing can conduct an inspection of your home to detect if there are any gas leaks present. Keep the air in your home safe for those you care about. Call us today at (903)225-2272 to schedule an appointment or visit us online at www.birddogplumbingllc.com. Gas Leak Longview TXBird Dog Plumbing LLC2206 Balsam StLongview, Texas...
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Gas Leak Longview TX: Signs of a Gas Leak

Posted by on Mar 22, 2016 in Gas Leak Longview TX | 0 comments If you suspect you have a gas leak Longview TX, quick action is absolutely necessary for the health and safety of you, your family and those around you. Here are some signs that there is a gas leak so you can get the problem fixed before it becomes a catastrophic: “Rotten egg” odor inside home Hissing sound by a gas appliance Air coming from the ground near the house Dying plants for no apparent reason Trust the experts at Bird Dog Plumping to diagnose and repair any suspected gas leak with speed, efficiency and quality. Call today at (903)225-2272 to schedule an appointment or visit us online at www.birddogplumbingllc.com. Gas Leak Longview TXBird Dog Plumbing LLC2206 Balsam StLongview, Texas...
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Water Heater Repair Longview TX: What Makes Your Gas Water Heater Tick?

Posted by on Jun 21, 2014 in Plumber Longview TX, Water Heater Installer Longview TX | 0 comments Ever wonder how your gas water heater works so efficiently to deliver hot water to your whole house?  Probably not.  Like most major appliances in your home, you just cross your fingers and hope it keeps working the way it’s supposed to for a very long time.  But when something does go wrong and you call us at Bird Dog Plumbing water heater repair Longview TX, it’s always good to know at least the basic parts of your unit and how they function so that you can understand why you need the repairs we recommend. — How it works.   A gas water heater uses convection to heat your water.  Cold water goes into the tank and is heated by burners located at the bottom of the tank.  The hot water then rises to the top of the tank where it is siphoned off and transported throughout your home.  As the hot water is siphoned off, more cold water is pumped into the tank and the heating process continues. — The water supply.    No matter where your home’s water comes from, the same supply lines that carry it to the rest of your home carry it to your water heater.  A special valve controls the water supply and allows you to turn the water off if necessary. — The water tank.   The water tank consists of a steel outer jacket and a steel inner tank.  The inside of the tank is coated with ceramic to withstand the corrosive effects of hot water.  Insulation is placed between the outer jacket and the inner tank to protect the homeowner to keep heat in the tank.  On the inside of the inner tank is an anode rod that is sometimes called the sacrificial anode because it is made of a special metal that attracts corrosives to itself to prevent them from attaching to the tank. — The gas burner.   The gas burner is situated at the bottom of the tank and is fed by a gas supply line.  The burner is activated by turning on the pilot light, which ignites the gas and allows it to start heating the cold water.  The gas is controlled by a module that controls not only the temperature of the water but the pilot light as well. — The exhaust flue.   This might be the most important part of your gas water heater...
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Water Heater Repair Longview TX: Should You Repair Or Replace Your Water Heater?

Posted by on Jun 21, 2014 in Plumber Longview TX, Water Heater Installer Longview TX | 0 comments Your water heater is one of the appliances in your home that works beautifully for years and years – until it doesn’t and you’re left trying to figure out how to take a cold shower without actually getting wet.  Water heaters, gas or electric, are fairly simple appliances with a limited number of things that can go wrong with them.  In fact, when you call us at Bird Dog Plumbing water heater repair Longview TX, we can diagnose and fix your problem quickly.  But when should you have your water heater repaired and when should you have it replaced? Repair your water heater if it is fairly new and normally works well.  Problems with water heaters that are less than ten years old can include broken thermostats, malfunctioning heating elements, valves that stick and pilot light or circuit breaker problems.  All of these are all fixable and should cost you less than a new water heater. Replace your water heater if your tank is corroded or cracked and is leaking water.  A leaking tank is not something that water heater repair Longview TX can fix.   Although corrosion normally happens to older water heaters and is the result of minerals in the water, there are a number of reasons newer water heaters can crack or leak. Repair your water heater if it is still under warranty and the repair cost will be covered. Replace your water heater if it is more than ten years old.  After ten years of service, the heater is only functioning at 50% efficiency plus spending money on repairing an old unit is not cost effective.  You will be putting money into a unit that probably has very little life left in it.  In addition, finding parts for an older unit will get harder every year. Repair your water heater if you simply like how it works and don’t want to change it.  This is an acceptable option If you are willing to pay for the repairs. Replace your water heater if you want a new, more energy-efficient water heater or one with a larger tank.  You don’t even have to wait until your heater breaks down to replace it with a newer unit. When your water heater stops heating your water, call us at Bird Dog Plumbing water heater repair Longview TX at 903-225-2272 (NO EXTRA CHARGE ON SATURDAYS).  We can diagnose and repair your...
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