Heating · Whitecourt, AB
Gas Fitting & Gas Line Installation in Whitecourt, AB
Running a gas line to a new range, dryer, water heater, boiler or garage heater. Gas work should be done by a qualified gas fitter, and in Alberta it generally needs a permit.
Warning signs
When you might need a gas fitter
Smell gas right now? Don’t read on. Leave the house and call 911 from outside.
A new gas appliance
A gas range, dryer, water heater or fireplace needs a properly sized and tested gas connection.
Moving an appliance
Relocating a gas appliance means extending or rerouting the gas line.
Heating a garage or shop
A gas heater in a garage or shop needs its own line, venting and clearances.
Switching from electric to gas
Converting an appliance to gas means running a new line to where it sits.
An old or damaged connector
Corroded, kinked or very old appliance connectors should be replaced.
A yellow or flickering flame
Gas appliance flames should be steady and mostly blue. A lazy yellow flame needs checking.
When to call
Call a professional, or check it yourself?
Call a professional when…
- Any new gas line, connection or appliance hookup
- Moving or replacing a gas appliance
- An appliance flame that burns yellow or orange
- You smell gas or hear hissing: leave the house first, then call 911 from outside
- A carbon monoxide alarm goes off: get everyone out, then call 911
Safe to check yourself
- Keep the area around gas appliances clear of stored items
- Keep carbon monoxide alarms on every level and test them
- Keep outside appliance vents clear of snow and ice
- Glance at appliance flames: steady and mostly blue is normal
Don’t loosen, tighten or move gas fittings yourself. A small leak at a fitting can be hard to detect without proper testing.
What to expect
How it usually gets fixed
Every job is different. This is the usual order of things.
- Plan the line. The appliance’s gas demand, the length of the run and the route decide the pipe size.
- Arrange the permit. Gas work in Alberta generally needs a permit, normally arranged before work starts.
- Install and connect. The line is run, supported and connected to the appliance with the right fittings.
- Test for leaks. The new line is pressure-tested and the connections checked for leaks.
- Light and check. The appliance is lit and checked for proper operation and venting.
Why call DCJ
A local Whitecourt business
- Locally owned and operated Based in Whitecourt, Alberta.
- Close by Serving Whitecourt and the Barrhead area.
- Real work to show See photos from DCJ jobs in the recent work gallery.
FAQ
Gas Fitting & Gas Line Installation: common questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Don’t switch lights or appliances on or off, and don’t use your phone inside. Get everyone out of the house, then call 911 from outside. Don’t go back in until it has been checked and declared safe.
Do I need a permit for gas work?
In Alberta, gas work generally requires a permit. Ask about permits when you get a quote.
Can I hook up a gas appliance myself?
Gas connections should be done by a qualified gas fitter. A small leak at a fitting can be hard to detect without proper testing, and a bad connection is a fire and carbon monoxide risk.
Why is my gas flame yellow?
A yellow, lazy flame can mean the appliance isn’t burning properly, which can produce carbon monoxide. Have it checked, and make sure your CO alarms are working.
Can I get a gas line run to my garage heater or BBQ?
Call 780-779-1481 and describe what you want to connect, where it is and how far it is from your gas meter.
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