Gas leaks in Blaxland
Blaxland is in the lower Mountains, close to Glenbrook and Warrimoo. It is lower and leafier than the upper Mountains towns.
What is different about Blaxland
Winters here are milder than in the upper Mountains, so gas heaters get less of a workout than in Katoomba. That does not make a check less important. A heater used only a few weeks a year can sit idle for months, and hoses, seals and flues can fail between uses.
Gas lines in family homes often run along exterior walls, under floors or through the roof space to a hot water unit. Over time they can rust, shift or get knocked by renovations and garden work.
Some Blaxland streets have mains gas, while homes on the bush edge may use LPG. Look at your gas bill or check for bottles in the yard.
Bush blocks carry a bushfire risk. If you have LPG bottles, keep the area around them clear of dry leaf litter and see the LPG bottle leak page.
Who to call
For a strong smell, hissing or anyone unwell, leave and call 000. For a leak at the street or meter, call Jemena on 131 909. For a bottle, call your LPG supplier. For leaks inside the property, a licensed gasfitter is the right person.
Gas leak repair
The usual steps are pressure test, trace the leak, repair and retest. Ask for the compliance certificate where it applies, and ask for a quote before work starts.
Renovating or adding gas
If you are moving a cooktop, adding a heater or connecting a new appliance, gas work needs a licensed gasfitter. A poorly made joint can leak for years before anyone notices.
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Common questions
Is Blaxland on mains gas?
Some streets are. Some bush-edge homes use LPG. Check your bill.
Are Glenbrook and Warrimoo covered?
Yes. The service covers Glenbrook to Mount Victoria.
Do mild winters mean I can skip a heater check?
No. Idle heaters can develop faults, so a check before the first use of the season is still a good idea.
Gas leak or gas appliance problem? Call a licensed gasfitter.