As those of us in Northern California are too familiar — fire season is here. There are many reasons why you should know how to locate your gas shut off valve, and reasons to do so; however we’re sometimes faced with natural disasters in this part of the country. It’s useful to locate this prior to needing to turn it off, of course.
They are generally be located in different places in your home or on your property. On this week’s episode of “You Got This!”, Andrew discusses how to find them and turn them off.
- Outside your home—These valves, also called street-side valves, are located by gas meters on the side or front of the house. They’re often rectangular in shape and may be enclosed in a cabinet. Although you could turn off the main valve by using a wrench, your gas company will likely want you to shut off the portion of the valve that’s located inside your house.
- Inside your home—There will likely be a ball valve, sometimes called a house side valve, located within your home. You may find this valve near the location where the natural gas pipe enters your home. Even if the valve isn’t right near the entry point of the home, it should be located before the pipe reaches the first gas appliance.
You can listen to this week’s show on KNCO or online at anytime -> https://easyasabt.com/show/June-11-2021.mp3