Keep your gas meter clear

As a resident or the property owner, you are responsible for maintaining the gas line that extends past the gas meter into your home and for the safe operation, maintenance and repair of the natural gas appliances.

You should clear your natural gas meter and natural gas appliance vents often. In winter months, after every storm, gently clear snow or ice with a soft broom or brush. Protect the natural gas meter from overhead hazards such as icicles. In warmer months, keep the area free of plants, shrubbery and landscaping.

It’s also important to maintain a clear path to your natural gas meter so it can be reached safely at all times for accurate meter readings and emergency situations. Please ensure any pets are identified through a sign as they will need to be removed from the area to access the meter when needed.

Call us at 1-800-767-1689 to report icing buildup—we’ll take care of it for you. Do not try to melt or break the ice yourself. Never hit, kick or use sharp objects on your natural gas meter.

Repair any leaks right away. Water dripping on your natural gas meter, regulator or natural gas appliance vents can freeze, cause damage and create a safety hazard.

Call us at 1-800-767-1689 if you suspect a problem.

Every natural gas meter installation has a regulator and a pressure relief vent. Buildup can impact the ability to control the pressure of the natural gas supplied to your home, which could lead to a loss of heat, a fire or even an explosion.

Snow or ice buildup can also damage your natural gas meter’s piping, which could cause a natural gas leak.

Appliance intake and exhaust vents that are blocked by snow, ice or other debris can cause natural gas appliances to malfunction, which could release dangerous carbon monoxide into your home.