That rotten egg smell stops you cold. Your first instinct might be to hunt for the source — but that is the one thing you should not do.
If you smell gas in your Arlington home, every second matters. The steps you take in the next 60 seconds can protect your family from a serious emergency. Most Arlington homeowners do not know the right order of steps — and the wrong move can turn a small leak into a dangerous situation.
Below, we cover the first 60 seconds, the right call order for Arlington homeowners, warning signs to watch for, and what happens after the gas company leaves. We also share simple steps to help prevent leaks before they happen. Read through this now — before you ever need it. When the emergency is over, Baker Brothers is ready to help with licensed gas line repair in Arlington.
When you smell gas, do not stop to investigate. Leave your home immediately.
Follow these steps in order:
Our Arlington plumbers see one mistake more than any other — homeowners stopping to turn off the stove or grab their phone before leaving. Those extra seconds are not worth the risk.
Once you are outside and a safe distance from your home, make these calls in this exact order.
Do not assume Atmos Energy will repair your gas line. They confirm the leak and restore safe conditions — the repair is your responsibility as a homeowner.
Sometimes a gas leak gives you a warning before the smell becomes obvious. Knowing what to look for can help you act before a small problem becomes an emergency.
Smell:
A rotten egg or sulfur odor inside or near your home. Natural gas has no scent on its own — Atmos Energy adds a chemical called mercaptan so you can detect it.
Sound:
A hissing or roaring noise near a gas appliance, meter, or line.
Sight:
A yellow or orange flame on your stove or furnace burner instead of a steady blue flame.
Dead or discolored patches of grass or vegetation over a buried gas line in your yard.
Physical symptoms:
Our Arlington technicians often find warning signs that homeowners had noticed for weeks but brushed off. A faint smell or a slightly off-color burner flame is worth a call — do not wait for it to get worse.
When Atmos Energy responds to a gas leak call, their job is to confirm whether a leak exists and make the area safe. They will shut off your gas service if needed. What they will not do is repair your interior gas lines — that is the homeowner's responsibility.
Your gas will stay off until a licensed plumber inspects the line, finds the source of the problem, and completes the repair. In Arlington, the most common causes we find are:
Most single-section repairs are completed the same day. Before we start any work, we give you an upfront quote so you know exactly what to expect.
When your gas service is ready to be restored, Atmos Energy will need to return to relight your appliances. We coordinate with you to make that process as smooth as possible.
Ready to get your gas line repaired? Contact us for gas line repair in Arlington.
The best gas emergency is the one that never happens. A few simple habits can reduce your risk and give you peace of mind year-round.
We offer gas line safety inspections for Arlington homeowners year-round. Schedule yours before an issue develops.
Located at: 7315 Commercial Blvd E, Arlington, TX 76001. Call (817) 595-0116 to schedule your gas line inspection today.
No — leave immediately, even if the smell seems faint. A small leak can build quickly in an enclosed space. Get outside, call 911, then call Atmos Energy at 866-322-8667 from a safe distance.
Atmos Energy is the natural gas provider serving Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Cities area. Their 24-hour emergency line is 866-322-8667.
No. Atmos Energy confirms the leak and shuts off service — they do not repair interior gas lines. You will need a licensed plumber to inspect and repair the line before your gas is restored.
Most single-section repairs are completed the same day. We give you an upfront quote before any work begins so there are no surprises.
Yes — we offer gas line safety inspections for Arlington homeowners year-round. Call (817) 595-0116 to schedule yours.
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