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Lic. CAC1819196 · CFC1431159
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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

Call a tech

Symptom: Slight odor near gas appliance. Threaded connection loose.

Pro pipe tightening + leak test. $279-$399.

Cracked Heat Exchanger

Call a tech

Symptom: Furnace gas smell + possible carbon monoxide.

Replacement or full furnace replace. $6,000-$12,000. Most serious.

Failed Gas Valve

Call a tech

Symptom: Gas leaks even when unit is off.

Gas control valve $299.

Pilot Light Issue

Call a tech

Symptom: Pilot not burning gas cleanly.

Pilot cleaning + thermocouple $279.

What to Do Right Now

  1. Everyone OUT + pets.
  2. Do NOT use electrical switches.
  3. Do NOT use phones inside.
  4. Open doors if safe.
  5. Call TECO from outside: 813-275-3700.
  6. 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.

Gas Smell? LEAVE + Call.

TECO: 813-275-3700 FIRST. Then us: (813) 343-2212.

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Reviewed by Richard MoralesCo-Owner & FL Class B Air Conditioning Contractor, Home Therapist

Richard co-owns Home Therapist Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing and holds the FL Class B Air Conditioning Contractor license (CAC1819196) since 2017. The company holds licenses CAC1819196 (FL Class B AC Contractor, Richard Morales) and CFC1431159 (FL Plumbing Contractor, Alex Morales), serving the Tampa Bay metro with a six-technician field team and 1,378+ verified five-star reviews.

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