Incidentally, if the vent gets clogged by dirt or bits of debris, you may have problems with your gas appliances not burning properly. I took out my trash this morning and smelled gas around my meter The gas company came out and said it's normal to smell some coming out of the exhaust He checked my meter though and found a small leak so he ended up replacing it I'm so glad i called them out Share add a comment sort by
Best open comment sort options best top new controversial old q&a fluffybabypuppies • I work for a gas and electric company and while your area may be different, it's typically the responsibility of the company to repair anything before the meter. Who pays for gas line and gas leak repair the financial responsibility for gas line repair or leak rectification largely hinges on the leak or repair site Usually, if the issue arises outside your property boundaries or in the pipelines up to and including the meter, the utility company will bear the cost. I have a gas meter that is leaking natural gas at the connection between the inlet pipe and the meter itself I want to know before i call the gas company, who is responsible for this.
I noticed a slight gas smell today near it, so i sprayed the meter with soapy water and sure enough found a leak I've shutoff the gas (shutoff upstream from leak on the meter). I looked around and couldn't find any other leak source Is it possible that it is coming from the meter itself and if yes what would the cause be Is it possible that there is an underground gas pipe that has a hole and some water is getting in Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated
Natural gas is leaking — sometimes deliberately — from residential gas meters up and down the state of california. What does a gas leak smell like A leaking gas meter can be dangerous and costly Learn how to identify if your gas meter is leaking and what steps to take to fix it.
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