⚠️ If you smell gas right now:
Leave the house immediately without turning any switches, lights, or appliances on or off. Once safely outside and away from the building, call your gas utility's emergency line or 911. Do not go back inside until they confirm it's safe.
Natural gas is odorless on its own — utility companies add a chemical (mercaptan) that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur specifically so leaks are noticeable. Taking that smell seriously, every time, is the right call even though most calls turn out to be minor. Here is the exact step-by-step procedure to follow.
Generally, the gas utility is responsible for the line up to the meter, and the homeowner is responsible for gas piping and appliances on the house side of the meter. The utility company can typically tell you which side of the meter a confirmed leak is on, and if it's on your side, that's when you'd bring in a licensed plumber to make the repair.
We provide licensed gas line detection and repair in Ponca City & Kay County.
📞 Call +1-580-304-9653Natural gas is odorless on its own, so utilities add mercaptan, a chemical that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur, specifically to make leaks noticeable. If you smell that odor inside or near your home, treat it as a possible gas leak.
Either is appropriate — the priority is getting out of the house safely first, then calling from a safe distance. Most gas utilities have a dedicated 24/7 emergency line, but 911 will also route the response appropriately if you're unsure of the number.
It's safest to wait until you're outside and away from the structure before using your phone, since any spark-producing device is a theoretical ignition risk in a gas-filled space.
The utility company handles the line up to the meter. Gas piping and appliances on the house side of the meter are the homeowner's responsibility, which is where a licensed plumber comes in to locate and repair the leak.
If it's on your side of the meter, we'll find it and fix it right.
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