# Gas hook up for a new range **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 9, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230 "2014-12-09T07:13:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/1 "2014-12-09T07:13:11Z")
Looking to replace my old electric range with a gas/electric combo. I need a gas line run, any recommendation on who to call?? Would prefer someone who’s licensed/insured and certified gas fitter. Thanks im located in East Amherst ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/2 "2014-12-09T07:20:18Z")
DIY, it is easy. Otherwise you can try Jameson. They are an HVAC contractor that does heating installs and I would assume that they could do gas lines for an appliance. I can’t say for sure that they will do appliance hookup but they are a good company HVAC/Electrical wise. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/3 "2014-12-09T07:21:25Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > DIY, it is easy. > > Otherwise you can try Jameson. They are an HVAC contractor that does heating installs and I would assume that they could do gas lines for an appliance. I can’t say for sure that they will do appliance hookup but they are a good company HVAC/Electrical wise. Normally I would try and tackle this myself, but my wife is freaked out that I might blow up the house. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/4 "2014-12-09T07:27:36Z")
I agree. This is not something you want to do if you’re unsure. Don’t want to see you on the news. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/5 "2014-12-09T07:32:28Z")
Tell your wife it will be fine. Get some CSST and the proper fittings. A monkey could install it. The way you check for a NG leak is with a simple bottle of soapy water sprayed on the fittings to make sure there is no bubbling. Also the smell test will work about 10 minutes after installing everything (some scent will linger from when you crack into the existing system). I have re plumbed two houses that were undersized systems with a mix of iron and CSST and I have not had any major issues. I had one fitting that was leaking non stop and finally figured out that the internal o-ring has a tiny nick in it that was causing failure. That was the greatest of my issues and was fixed with a $5 part kit. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/6 "2014-12-09T07:43:49Z")
I’ve called around and it seem like all these plumbers charge a “Dispatch Fee” ($30-$60) some will apply these to your overall bill but others wont. Is this common? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/7 "2014-12-09T08:05:19Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > The way you check for a NG leak is with a simple bottle of soapy water sprayed on the fittings to make sure there is no bubbling. Also the smell test will work about 10 minutes after installing everything (some scent will linger from when you crack into the existing system). This is my method too… ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2014, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/8 "2014-12-09T08:14:26Z")
> [@Johnnylude](#): > > I’ve called around and it seem like all these plumbers charge a “Dispatch Fee” ($30-$60) some will apply these to your overall bill but others wont. Is this common? Yes. They have to pay a guy to go look at it so they bill you. I have found that it is common for plumbers and HVAC folks. Electrical not so much unless it is an emergency. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/9 "2014-12-10T10:04:35Z")
I had Celino (spelling) Plumber come out and give me a quote and it was $600+… seems a little excessive?? ill try to list the quote when I get home. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/10 "2014-12-10T10:13:02Z")
Roughly, how far is the gas line going? ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/11 "2014-12-10T10:13:15Z")
How far do you have to go? ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/12 "2014-12-10T11:02:26Z")
Just DIY, wait for the wife to go out for the day and do it up. I did mine a few years ago same thing. Went from an electric stove to a gas. I was lucky enough to be abe to use an old capped off pipe from a hot water tank. I even had to go from basement to the 2nd story. Easy as pie. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/13 "2014-12-10T18:19:14Z")
okay let me decipher the quote…(bad handwriting) We need to cut and rethread the 3/4 gas line in the basement Install a Tee and a union run line to stove location install gas valve for isolation 20’ line $547.89 $ 90.70 SPP $638.59 TOTAL ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/14 "2016-08-19T19:46:20Z")
bump @Johnnylude what did you end up doing for this? I’m going to be doing the same thing with replacing an electric stove with gas. I’ll probably end up doing this with a buddy of mine who has some good plumbing experience but was curious with what you decided on. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/15 "2016-08-19T19:52:21Z")
i redid all the gas lines in my house included a line out to the grill, and adding a basement kitchen with gas stove. gas lines are easy they literally screw together. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2016, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/16 "2016-08-20T06:38:12Z")
I do hvac for a large contractor, im not insured, but i could do they job for a lot less EDIT: i missed the bump! ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2016, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/17 "2016-08-21T10:05:26Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > bump @**[Johnnylude](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=2190)** what did you end up doing for this? I’m going to be doing the same thing with replacing an electric stove with gas. I’ll probably end up doing this with a buddy of mine who has some good plumbing experience but was curious with what you decided on. we went with a local amherst company, i forgot the name. It cost roughly 350 and he was done in an hour. We’ve since sold and moved so im sorry i cant be more helpful. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-hook-up-for-a-new-range/271230/18 "2016-08-21T12:18:19Z")
Thanks for following up, I figured it probably was still fairly costly but couldn’t hurt to find out. I’ll more than likely end up doing this myself with my friend.