Gas leaks in Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls is in the upper Mountains, colder than the lower Mountains. It has a mix of village streets and bush blocks, and many homes back onto bush.
What is different about Wentworth Falls
Some streets have mains gas, but plenty of homes on larger blocks run on LPG bottles. If you are on bottles, the regulator, hoses and bottle stand outside are your responsibility, and so is checking them.
Bush blocks bring other issues. Leaf litter builds up around bottles and meters, and winter frost stiffens hoses. Damp under floors can rust fittings that nobody sees.
Gas heaters are common, as the nights stay cold well into spring. That use is enough to wear out hoses and flues.
If you have moved into a home with a gas setup you know nothing about, a safety check is a useful first step. See gas safety checks for rentals, and heater service for owners.
Smell gas?
Strong smell, hissing or someone unwell: leave and call 000. At the street or meter: Jemena, 131 909. At an LPG bottle: close the valve clockwise if safe and call your supplier. Inside your pipes or appliances: call a licensed gasfitter. See LPG bottle leaks for more.
The repair
Pressure test, find, repair, retest. Compliance certificate where it applies. Ask for a quote before work starts.
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Common questions
Is Wentworth Falls on LPG or mains?
Both. Some streets have mains gas, and many bush blocks use LPG.
Who looks after the regulator on my bottles?
The regulator and hoses on your side are your responsibility. A licensed gasfitter can check them.
Can leaf litter around bottles be a problem?
Yes. Keep the area clear, especially in bushfire season.
Gas leak or gas appliance problem? Call a licensed gasfitter.