Where do I Turn Off the gas in my house?
In an emergency, your gas can be turned off at the main gas service shutoff valve normally located near your gas meter. Using a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench or other suitable tool, give the valve a quarter turn; the valve is closed when the tang (the part you put the wrench on) is crosswise to the pipe.
Is it safe to turn gas back on after turning it off?
Once every appliance in your home has been turned off, you are safe to turn the gas back on. Find the safety shut-off valve that you used to turn the gas off in the first place. It could be anywhere in the main gas line. If the valve is perpendicular to the main gas line it should be shut, and if it’s in line with the pipe then it should be open.
What happens if I shut off the gas at the meter?
If you shut off the gas, there may be a considerable delay before PG&E can turn your service on. Once the gas is shut off at the meter, do not try to turn it back on yourself.
What should I do if I smell gas coming from my house?
If you smell the gas, make sure to turn the gas valve off again until the connection can be corrected. Most people have all the ingredients they need on hand to run a simple test to see if gas is leaking. In a spray bottle, mix together some clean water and a few drops of soap.
In an emergency, your gas can be turned off at the main gas service shutoff valve normally located near your gas meter. Using a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench or other suitable tool, give the valve a quarter turn; the valve is closed when the tang (the part you put the wrench on) is crosswise to the pipe.
What should I do if my PG & E Gas is shut off?
NOTE: Once you have shut off the gas at the meter, do not try to turn it back on yourself. If the gas service shutoff valve is closed, PG&E or another qualified professional should perform a safety inspection before the gas service is restored and appliance pilots are relit.
What to do when your gas goes off in an emergency?
Wait five minutes to let gas disperse before trying to relight the appliance pilot light. Keep an adjustable pipe or crescent wrench or other similar tool near your main shutoff valve so you don’t have to search for one in times of emergency. In an emergency, your gas can be turned off at the main gas service shutoff valve.
What happens when you turn on the gas fireplace?
Pilot light is lit. When I turn it on, it starts up, normal amounts of flame. Then it turns a blue flame, and slowly disappears until even the pilot light goes out. This was working not even 2 weeks ago, and to my knowledge, nothing has changed other than the temperature outside has dropped about 20 degrees.
