Temecula is served by SoCalGas. If you ever smell gas, leave right away and, from a safe place, call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200. For leak repairs, new lines and appliance hookups past the meter, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Temecula.
Temecula gas basics
SoCalGas supplies natural gas in Temecula. The utility handles the meter and the line coming to it; everything downstream, from the meter outlet to each appliance, is the homeowner's piping. That is the part a plumber repairs, extends and tests.
Temecula's median home was built in 1998, so most houses have gas piping in decent shape, and much of the local demand is for additions: a gas range in place of electric, a line to a backyard kitchen or fire table, or a pool and spa heater. The biggest change many owners make is switching to a tankless water heater. Temecula will not let any water heater go in without a building permit, new or replacement, and a tank-to-tankless conversion can bring added requirements, partly because a tankless unit usually needs a larger gas supply than the tank it replaces. Permits are filed and inspections requested online through Building & Safety.
Comparing common gas jobs
| Job | What is involved | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Replace an appliance connector | New flexible connector and shutoff | Old uncoated brass connectors |
| New indoor appliance line | Branch from existing piping, test | Total load on the system |
| Outdoor kitchen or fire feature | Buried line, shutoff, test | Trench depth and utility locates |
| Tankless water heater | Upsized supply and venting | Meter capacity and permit |
Warning signs
- Gas odor indoors or near the meter: leave first, then call
- A pilot light that keeps going out
- Yellow or sputtering burner flames
- A whistle near a valve or connector
- A gas bill that rose with no change in use
Timing and seasons
Spring is a good time to plan outdoor gas projects before summer barbecue and pool season, when local plumbers tend to be busier with that kind of work. Before cooler months, have the line to the furnace and fireplace checked, since those appliances may have sat unused through the hot valley summer. After any earthquake that shakes things noticeably, check for gas odor at the meter and water heater, and only shut off gas if you smell it or hear a leak. Once SoCalGas service is off, let the utility restore it and relight the pilots.
Gas Line Services questions in Temecula
Does switching to a tankless water heater affect the gas line?
Which gas utility serves my home?
Can I turn the gas back on myself after shutting it off?
Do I need to call 811 before digging near a gas line?
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