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Smelling Gas in Your New Cumberland, WV Home: Safety and Prevention

October 20th, 2025

1 min read

By Alex Largent

Quick Answer (57 words):
If you smell gas in your New Cumberland home, leave immediately, call 911, and notify Mountaineer Gas from outside. Avoid switches and open flames. Honest Fix offers $74 service calls and $109 furnace tune-ups that detect leaks before danger strikes. Families on Ridge Avenue, near Oak Glen High, and in hillside neighborhoods trust Honest Fix for thorough inspections and clear, written quotes.

Local Intro (62 words):
New Cumberland homes range from older properties near Ridge Avenue to hillside houses overlooking town and newer builds near Oak Glen High School. Many rely on natural gas furnaces, but the area’s terrain and cold winters add stress to lines and equipment. Honest Fix serves families across Hancock County, helping prevent gas leaks and heating hazards through certified inspections and guaranteed testing.

Section 1: Gas Odor Risks Unique to New Cumberland

Hillside homes above the Ohio River face shifting soil, which can strain or crack buried gas lines over time. Downtown homes along Ridge Avenue often still use older, corroded piping that increases the risk of leaks. Families near Oak Glen High School commonly schedule fall tune-ups to ensure safe furnace performance before winter sets in. Honest Fix technicians use advanced leak detection and CO analyzers to catch both visible and invisible dangers early.

Section 2: Transparent Pricing for Peace of Mind

Honest Fix provides exact, written pricing—never estimates. A $74 diagnostic or $109 tune-up includes inspection of furnace heat exchangers, stove fittings, and water heater valves. Each visit also includes CO safety testing. Families throughout New Cumberland rely on Honest Fix’s honesty, guarantees, and zero-pressure approach—ensuring every repair or inspection is done right the first time, without surprise fees.

FAQs

Do hillside homes in New Cumberland need extra inspection?
Yes. Shifting soil and ground movement often affect buried lines, raising the potential for leaks.

Does Honest Fix include CO checks in New Cumberland services?
Yes. Every furnace tune-up includes a professional carbon monoxide safety test to protect families from unseen hazards.

Can sewer gas be mistaken for natural gas here?
Yes. Sewer gases can mimic gas leaks, but Honest Fix uses specialized detectors to identify the true source safely and accurately.

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HVAC replacement quotes available at (740) 825-9408 or request service online at HonestFix.com/schedule-service.

Author: Alex Largent, Owner of Honest Fix Heating, Cooling & Plumbing — NATE-Certified Senior Efficiency Analyst with over 20 years serving New Cumberland and the Upper Ohio Valley.

Alex Largent

Alex Largent is the Owner and Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst at Honest Fix Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. With more than 20 years of field experience, NATE and EPA certifications, and a hands-on leadership style, Alex teaches his team to fix systems right the first time — with transparency, precision, and no upsells. He writes about HVAC diagnostics, home energy efficiency, and practical maintenance advice for homeowners across the Upper Ohio Valley. Read Alex Largent's full bio at "honestfix.com/about/alex-largent" to learn more about his expertise in the HVAC/Plumbing Industry. Updated October 2025