Appliances we connect
- Gas ranges, cooktops and wall ovens.
- Gas dryers.
- Water heaters, tank and tankless.
- Furnaces. We run and connect the gas line. The furnace itself is set up by a heating contractor.
- Pool and spa heaters. The gas line to the equipment pad and the connection.
- Outdoor grills, fire pits and patio heaters. See outdoor gas lines.
Swapping like for like
Replacing an old gas range or dryer with a new one in the same spot is the simple case. We check the shutoff valve, fit a new connector made for the appliance, connect it and test the connection. Old shutoff valves that will not close fully and old connectors are the two things we replace most on these jobs.
When there is no gas there yet
Moving from an electric range or dryer to gas, or putting an appliance in a new place, means running a new gas line to that spot. We plan the route from the nearest suitable pipe, run the line, fit a shutoff and connect the appliance. If the existing system cannot carry the extra load, we explain the upgrade it needs.
What to have ready
When you call, tell us what the appliance is, the brand and model if you have it, whether there is gas at that spot today, and whether the appliance is already on site. With that we can usually tell you what the job involves before we come out.
Water heaters
We do the whole job on water heaters, not only the gas side: the unit, water connections, venting, gas line and strapping. See water heater repair and installation and tankless water heaters.
Permits
A like-for-like swap often needs no permit. New gas piping often does. When your job needs a permit, we pull it.
About Friendly Services
We are based in Hayward and serve Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City, Fremont, Oakland and the rest of the East Bay. Friendly Services holds California contractor license CSLB #1156315, class C-36 plumbing, which covers gas piping. $1M general liability cover and workers' comp. Family-owned, over 20 years in business, 100+ five-star reviews online. Five-year workmanship warranty on our own work.