February 14, 2007
UNION GAS REMINDS CUSTOMERS TO KEEP GAS METERS AND
APPLIANCE VENTS CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE
Union Gas reminds customers to clear away snow and
ice from their natural gas meters and the external vent pipes from natural
gas furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and clothes dryers.
- Many parts of Ontario have recently experienced large snowfalls.
- If you notice your meter or appliance vent pipe is covered with snow, please remove the snow carefully with either a brush or broom. Do not scrape your meter or vent pipe with a sharp instrument.
- Do not shovel, plow or blow snow up against the meter or vent pipe.
- Be careful not to bump your meter with a snow blower.
- Remove any icicles from overhead eaves troughs to ensure dripping water does not splash and freeze on the meter or vent pipe.
- Never kick your gas meter or vent pipes in an attempt to clear ice and snow.
- For more safety information visit uniongas.com/safety
Keeping your gas meter and vent
pipes clear of snow and ice helps ensure that both the meter and your
natural gas appliances function properly and also allows us to read the
meter accurately.
To report an icing problem with your meter,
or for any other gas emergency, call 1 877 969-0999.
