How to find your main gas shut-off valve There is usually one with a handle (house side gas valve) between the main gas meter and the house. This is what you want to do to cut off the gas supply to your house. The other valve is somewhere between the gas meter and the street
Where is the gas shut-off valve?
Your main shutoff valve is just before the gas meter. This is called the “road side valve”. In your house, where the pipe enters your house, you will find your “house-side valve”. This ball valve is attached to a black iron pipe.
What does a gas valve look like?
This valve, often referred to as the roadside valve, is usually a rectangular node (Photo 1). When the long side of the knob or handle is parallel to the incoming gas line, it is open and gas is flowing. When it rotates a quarter turn perpendicular to the incoming pipe, it is closed
What is a safety valve on a gas stove?
Most gas stoves have a safety valve that regulates the flow of gas through the stove. The zone thermostat controls whether the valve is open or closed. When you light the burner, the pilot flame heats up. When the pilot light gets hot enough, a sensor in the thermostat opens the valve to allow gas to flow.
How do I turn off the gas in my house?
Locate your main gas supply shut-off valve. It is usually the first fitting on the natural gas supply line that comes out of the ground next to the meter. Using a wrench, turn the lever back and forth until it is perpendicular to the pipe. Once the gas is off, let it out.
What does a main gas shutoff valve look like?
Main Gas Shutoff Valves The valve usually looks like a small rectangle and you need a special wrench to turn it. When open, the long side is parallel to the gas inlet pipe. To stop the gas flow, close the valve by turning it perpendicular to the incoming line
What does a gas valve look like when it’s on?
The valve usually looks like a small rectangle and you need a special wrench to turn it. When open, the long side is parallel to the gas inlet pipe. To stop the gas flow, close the valve by turning it perpendicular to the incoming line
What is a furnace safety valve?
Modern burner kilns are now fitted with a gas safety valve to prevent an explosion when not lit. Unless ignited by an electric glow rod, pilot light or electric spark with a gas supply, the valve remains closed. Gas Safety Valves: Safety should be your number one priority when working with gas.
Where is the oven gas valve?
Gas Shut-Off for Hobs and Wall Ovens With hobs that sit in countertop openings, it is very easy to shut off the gas as the gas shut-off valve is usually located inside the base cabinet underneath the hob.
What is a gas oven safety valve used for?
The Oven Safety Valve The oven safety valves used in today’s modern gas range are designed to prevent gas from flowing to the burner in the event the igniter is not hot enough to turn on the gas or if there is no power.
How do I know if my oven’s safety valve is defective?
If the glow bar is lit and the gas valve never opens, this usually indicates a weak igniter. If the igniter does not draw enough power/current, the gas valve will not open