A gas smell near the water heater is the emergency that needs the immediate action. The response covers the shutoff and the call.
The smell
The rotten-egg odor marks the natural gas in the area. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the smell is the warning.
The shutoff
Shut off the gas at the valve if it is safe to reach. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the shutoff is the first move.
The air
Open the windows and the doors to air the space. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the air is the vent.
The spark
No flames, no switches, and no sparks near the smell. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the spark is the risk.
The call
Call the gas company and the pro from outside. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the calls are the process.
The cause
The leak's cause gets found and fixed before the restart. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Mentor, the fix is the repair.
The call
Respond to the gas smell now. Call 888-217-3585 and Mentor Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Mentor pro for the check.
Plumbing in Mentor: what to know
In Mentor, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lake County — from Mentor On The Lake, Painesville and Willoughby to ZIP codes like 44060, 44045, 44094 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Mentor?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Mentor Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Mentor.