Recognizing a suspected gas leak and leaving safely matters more than trying to locate or repair it yourself.
Treat a Suspected Leak as an Emergency
If you smell a sulfur or rotten-egg odor, hear hissing near a gas appliance or line, or experience an unexplained alarm, leave the area. Do not search for the leak.
- Do not flip switches or use electronics inside
- Do not light flames or start vehicles nearby
- Move people and pets to a safe distance
- From a safe location, call your gas utility immediately
- Then call MRC Plumbing Solutions at 972-357-1400 for urgent gas-line help
- Stay away until the gas utility says it is safe
Professional Testing Comes After the Area Is Safe
Once emergency responders or the utility have confirmed the area is safe, MRC Plumbing Solutions can pressure-test, locate, and repair gas piping before service is restored. Local permit and inspection requirements may apply.
Prevention Still Matters
Keep appliance areas accessible, protect exposed piping from impact, and address corrosion or installation concerns. Never use a flame to test for a leak.
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This article provides general plumbing information and cannot diagnose a specific property. Conditions, codes, access, and repair requirements vary. For a suspected gas leak, leave immediately. From a safe location, call your gas utility, then call MRC Plumbing Solutions at 972-357-1400. Stay away until the utility says it is safe. For fire, injury, or other immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
