Can I disconnect my BBQ, or do I need a gas fitter to complete this for me?
If your BBQ is a freestanding unit and not a built in one, it has a quick disconnect fitting. Unless the quick connect fitting it seized, a homeowner can disconnect their BBQ without the assistance of a gas fitter. If this mechanism has seized up, it will require a licensed technician to remove it and disconnect it. Call us for service on your BBQ line.
I have a gas shut off valve for my range in the basement should I add one behind the range?
By code, the gas supply line to any appliance should have an isolation valve on it. In the event of an emergency, we require a readily accessible shut off valve. If your pan, food or range, catch fire, you do not want to tamper with pulling it out. Having a shut off valve in the basement or at the source, is the ideal solution. Consequently, there is no harm to have an isolation valve behind the range and at the source.
How long does it take to install a gas line to a range?
There are a few factors that affect installation time of a gas range:
- Accessibility – finished basements are significantly more challenging than unfinished basements.
- Make and model of gas range. Some ranges are higher output than others and subsequently require an upgraded 3/4″ gas supply line. Often we tap closer to the gas meter to ensure we obtain a proper supply for your range.
- Distance from the main to the range. Longer runs require larger supply lines resulting in longer install times.
Assuming an unfinished basement, it takes approximately 2 – 4 hours to complete the task. This includes installation of the anti tip bracket, leveling, leak test and startup.
