Do These Steps Immediately — In Order

• 1. Turn off the AC at the thermostat — don’t use the circuit breaker (switch can spark)
• 2. Do NOT turn any light switches or electrical devices on or off
• 3. Do NOT use your cell phone inside the home
• 4. Evacuate everyone — humans and pets — leave doors open as you go
• 5. Move at least 100 feet from the building
• 6. Call 911 from your cell phone once you’re safely outside
• 7. Call your gas provider: Oklahoma Natural Gas Emergency — 1-800-664-5463
• 8. Do NOT re-enter for any reason until emergency personnel give the all-clear
• 9. After clearance: call Covington Heat & Air at (405) 568-9463 for a licensed safety inspection

What a Gas Smell Actually Means Near Your AC

Standard central air conditioning systems don’t use natural gas — they run on electricity. However, many homes have both an AC system and a gas furnace or heat pump with gas backup that share the same air handler and ductwork. A gas smell near your HVAC system could indicate:

• A gas connection issue with a furnace or heat pump gas backup connected to the same air handler
• A gas line running near the outdoor condenser that has developed a leak
• A refrigerant leak — some refrigerants have a faintly sweet chemical smell (not sulfur), but refrigerant should not be mistaken for gas
• A neighbor’s gas issue being drawn in through your outdoor unit intake

Regardless of the source — if you smell what could be gas, the evacuation protocol applies. Don’t try to diagnose which it is.

Natural Gas vs. Refrigerant: How to Tell the Difference

Natural gas: smells like rotten eggs or sulfur (due to added mercaptan). A strong, unpleasant odor you’ll immediately recognize as ‘gas.’

Refrigerant: typically has a faint sweet or ether-like chemical smell. Some older refrigerants (R-22) are more detectable. If you smell refrigerant, the AC will also typically be cooling poorly or not at all. Refrigerant leaks are not immediately life-threatening in the same way gas leaks are, but require a licensed technician with EPA 608 certification.

When in doubt: evacuate and call 911. Don’t stay inside trying to determine which smell it is.

After Emergency Clearance — What Covington Heat & Air Does

Once emergency personnel have cleared your home, a licensed HVAC inspection is required before using any gas appliances or the HVAC system. Henry’s team performs a complete inspection: checking all gas connections at the furnace and any gas-powered HVAC components, testing for leaks with electronic detection equipment, inspecting heat exchanger integrity, and verifying all safety controls are functioning.

Why Covington Heat & Air Is Yukon’s Top Choice

Choosing an HVAC company in Yukon when your AC is down isn’t just about who can come fastest — it’s about who you can trust when you’re most vulnerable. Here’s what sets Covington Heat & Air apart from every other option in the OKC metro:

5-Star Google-Rated Company

With 45+ verified five-star Google reviews, Covington Heat & Air has earned one of the highest ratings in the Yukon and OKC area HVAC market. These aren’t purchased reviews or aggregator listings — they’re real homeowners who called in an emergency and got the help they needed.

Proprietary Decision Tools — No Other Company in Yukon Offers These

Covington Heat & Air is the only HVAC company in the Yukon market offering two free homeowner decision tools:

• Maintenance Cost Calculator — compare the real cost of annual maintenance versus emergency repairs so you can make a smarter long-term investment
• Repair-or-Replace Decision Calculator — enter your system’s age, current repair estimate, and condition to get a data-backed recommendation on whether to fix or replace

These tools exist because Henry Covington believes homeowners deserve real information — not a sales pitch. Use them at covingtonheatair.com before you make any decision.

Financing Available

A failed AC in a Yukon summer is not something you can put off until payday. Covington Heat & Air offers flexible financing options for repairs and installations, so you can restore your cooling today and manage the cost over time.

Community Credentials That Back Up the Claims

• Better Business Bureau (BBB) Member — Covington Heat & Air meets BBB standards for ethical business conduct and customer dispute resolution
• Business Networking International (BNI) Member — active in the local professional community
• OKC Chamber of Commerce Member — invested in the Oklahoma City metro economy
• Locally owned by Henry Covington since 2017 — this is his community too

The Covington Difference

• 24/7 emergency service — we answer the phone when your AC goes down at 9 p.m.
• 1-year workmanship warranty on every repair
• Upfront pricing — written estimate before any work begins
• No-pressure estimates — you always decide
• We clean up after every job
• Knowledgeable in all major brands: Amana, American Standard, Bryant, Carrier, Coleman, Daikin, Lennox, Trane

Your Next Steps After the Emergency

• Schedule a full HVAC safety inspection before resuming normal use
• Install gas detectors if you don’t have them — in addition to CO detectors
• Review your annual HVAC maintenance schedule — annual inspections check gas connections

After emergency clearance, call Covington Heat & Air at (405) 568-9463 for a post-emergency HVAC inspection across Yukon and the OKC metro.