EMERGENCY
Gas Smell? LEAVE + Call NOW
Gas smell = evacuate immediately. Don’t use switches, phones, or appliances inside. Call TECO (813-275-3700) first, then us. 24/7 emergency dispatch. CAC1819196 / CFC1431159.
Quick Answer
Gas smell in Tampa = EMERGENCY. Steps: (1) Get everyone + pets OUT of the house, (2) Do NOT turn on/off any electrical switches (spark risk), (3) Do NOT use phones inside, (4) Leave doors open for ventilation, (5) Call TECO Peoples Gas 813-275-3700, (6) Then call us (813) 343-2212. Common causes: loose pipe fitting, cracked heat exchanger, faulty gas valve, or pilot light issue.
Common Gas Leak Sources
Loose Pipe Fitting
Symptom: Slight odor near gas appliance. Threaded connection loose.
Pro pipe tightening + leak test. $279-$399.
Cracked Heat Exchanger
Symptom: Furnace gas smell + possible carbon monoxide.
Replacement or full furnace replace. $6,000-$12,000. Most serious.
Failed Gas Valve
Symptom: Gas leaks even when unit is off.
Gas control valve $299.
Pilot Light Issue
Symptom: Pilot not burning gas cleanly.
Pilot cleaning + thermocouple $279.
What to Do Right Now
- Everyone OUT + pets.
- Do NOT use electrical switches.
- Do NOT use phones inside.
- Open doors if safe.
- Call TECO from outside: 813-275-3700.
- Then call us 24/7: (813) 343-2212.
FREE diagnosis after gas company confirms safe. Repair varies by cause.
FAQ
Natural gas smell?
Rotten egg / sulfur (mercaptan is added to natural gas for detection).
Can I try to find the leak myself?
NO. Don’t use any flame or electric tools. Let TECO + us handle it.
Carbon monoxide risk?
Cracked heat exchanger can release CO (odorless, deadly). Get CO detectors if you don’t have them ($30).
Who fixes it?
TECO secures the gas supply. We fix the actual appliance or piping inside the house.