Archive for July 19, 2012

When Remodeling Means Moving or Adding Gas Lines

Blueprints.Have you had your eyes on a new gas cook top, but your kitchen only uses electricity? Adding a gas line is not as difficult as you think, and depending on the other gas-reliant appliances in your home, like the fireplace or water heater, you may already have most of the line in place.

A licensed plumber knows how to track those lines coming into your home and running throughout it. Each time the original gas line takes a new direction, we have to consider the amount of gas getting through the pipe at that point. If it has to travel for a long stretch and go to multiple appliances, the pressure needs to be maintained for each appliance to work properly.   Read More→