Leave immediately
Get everyone out. Leave doors open on the way if it is quick.
Gas line problem or suspected gas leak?
If you smell gas, leave first and call from outside. Do not switch anything on or off. The gas utility or 911 makes the area safe; a qualified plumber or gas fitter then repairs your gas piping. For the repair, call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent licensed provider does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for gas piping repair after the utility has shut off service, damaged appliance connections, or corroded gas lines.
Is this urgent?A gas smell, hissing sound or dead vegetation along a line is an emergency for the gas utility or 911 first.
What do I do next?If you smell gas, leave and call the utility or 911. Once it is safe, call 833-877-1717 for the repair.
Furnace or water heater gas problems: furnace repair and water heater repair.
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If you smell gas
Do not create sparks
Do not touch light switches, phones, appliances, matches or the thermostat inside.
Call from outside
Call the gas utility’s emergency line or 911 from a safe distance. Do not go back in until they say it is safe.
Gas is a 911 and utility emergency first
Natural gas and propane leaks can explode or cause asphyxiation. RepairNowUSA is not an emergency service. The utility or fire department responds to leaks; repairs to customer-side piping follow once the area is safe.
When you need a gas line repair
Utility shut off service
After finding a leak, the utility may require repairs before turning gas back on.
Damaged connection
Flexible appliance connectors and valves can wear out or be damaged.
Corroded piping
Older steel lines, especially outdoors or underground.
New appliance or relocation
Planned gas work, usually requiring permits and inspection.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Whether the utility has shut off the gas
- Which appliance or area is affected
- Natural gas or propane
- Any red tag or notice from the utility
- Who can provide access
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles gas line repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Gas line questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the building, do not switch anything on or off, and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Who repairs gas lines inside the property?
Usually a licensed plumber or gas fitter, depending on your state. The utility handles the meter and lines up to it.
Can I call about gas line repair at night?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Will the utility turn the gas back on?
After repairs and any required inspection or pressure test, the utility restores service and relights pilots if needed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.