A gas leak in your home or business can have serious implications, and is something that should never be taken lightly. Quite the contrary, a suspected gas leak requires immediate attention from a gas plumbing expert. At Brooklyn Plumbing, we provide a comprehensive 24/7 emergency gas plumbing service to Brooklyn and its surrounding suburbs, to ensure that you get the kind of prompt, professional service that you expect and need in the event of a gas leak. While you wait for a qualified gas plumber to arrive, there are some steps that you can take to control the situation;
– Use your common sense – do not for whatever reason use any lighters, matches or any other sources of ignition. Switch off all electrical and gas appliances in the affected area.
– Aerate the area as much as you can by opening all available doors and windows to dispese the gas, and minimise the concentration of gas within the affected area
– If possible, terminate the gas supply to the area at the source; the switch to do so is usually located simply in the gas meter box.
– Retreat to safe distance once all of these details have been attended to, and call a local licensed gas plumber in Brooklyn today on 03 9999 3317, and let the experts sort it out.
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