When you move into a new house, chances are your appliances came with purchase. If your new home didn’t come with appliances, or the ones you’ve inherited need to be replaced, you should consider purchasing new appliances. Once you purchase a new appliance, you can contact on of the best appliance installers in Edmonton to professionally install it for you.
If you’re thinking about going with gas appliances and need to repair or install any gas lines in your home, you should definitely call a professional plumbing and heating company in Edmonton to do the job. Natural gas is incredibly flammable and if not dealt with properly, could be very dangerous causing injury or even death.
Why you should not attempt DIY gas line installation or repair:
Gas leaks: If your gas appliance was not installed properly you could cause a gas leak. Knowing which fittings to use can be more challenging than you think and not using the right ones can lead to a dangerous gas leak. If you detect a leak, you should call a professional right away.
Fire and explosions: Gas is highly combustible. Your gas lines should be fitted correctly to ensure the gas is controlled and burning safely. If a leak occurs, the gas can spread quickly and become very dangerous upon ignition causing a fire or explosion.
Carbon monoxide: Carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous and nearly undetectable as it is odourless and tasteless.
"CO blocks the absorption of oxygen into the bloodstream from the lungs, and poisons the red blood cells so they cannot carry oxygen. If body tissues do not receive a constant supply of oxygen, they stop functioning. The brain is extremely vulnerable to oxygen deprivation. Most of the early symptoms of CO poisoning are the result of brain malfunction from the lack of oxygen.
Breathing CO in high concentrations can cause a feeling of tightness across the forehead, headache, throbbing in the temples, weariness or dizziness. If a person remains in the contaminated area, more serious symptoms will develop: nausea and vomiting, loss of strength and muscular control, increased breathing rate and a slowing pulse, and, eventually, death. Exposure to an extremely high concentration can cause rapid collapse and death within a few minutes."
Gas emergencies. While installing a gas pipe you could run into a gas emergency. If things go wrong, you want to have the know-how, tools and experience to fix the issue before it becomes hazardous. Professional plumbing and heating companies in Edmonton have a comprehensive knowledge of your gas and mechanical systems.
Reasons to hire a professional mechanical systems company:
You need to obtain a permit to install a new gas system. This includes installation of furnaces, boilers, ranges, cook-tops, clothing dryers, fireplaces, outdoor gas hook-ups and hot water heaters. Obtaining a permit can be quite involved and might include technical drawings of the proposed gas system and submitting a notification of completion, installation or alteration to the local safety authorities or municipal government.
When applying for your permit, they will make you sign a number of documents to prove you have knowledge and understanding of the gas installation project. This might include a review of the Safety Standards Act, completing a safety questionnaire, understanding terms and conditions and other documentation. A professional will take care of this step for you.
In addition to a permit, you will also need to show that you're installing certified or approved gas appliances. It has to display a Canadian accepted label or certification mark. If you are reinstalling a gas appliance, a professional gas fitter but examine, certify and complete any necessary repairs before it can be installed again.
You can find more information at Alberta Permit Regulation.
You can find trusted trades, renovation companies and contractors on RenovationFind.com. Hiring a pro will ensure your gas lines are repaired or replaced properly, eliminating dangerous hazards. Hiring one of Edmonton’s best appliance installers will make sure your non-gas appliances are installed quickly and affordably, saving you the time and hassle.
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