March 10, 2008
UNION GAS REMINDS CUSTOMERS TO KEEP GAS METERS AND
APPLIANCE VENTS CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE
During the winter it is important to keep snow and ice from building up and
covering your gas meter and the external vent pipes of natural gas furnaces,
fireplaces, water heaters and clothes dryers.
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Check the gas meter and appliance vent pipes regularly to ensure there
is no build–up of ice or snow.
- Repair leaky seams in eaves troughs or downspouts
and remove any icicles to ensure dripping water does not splash and
freeze on the meter or vent pipe.
- 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 gas
meter or piping.
- Be careful not to bump your gas meter with a snow
blower.
- Never kick your gas meter or vent pipes in an
attempt to clear ice and snow.
- For more general 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.
If you see ice build–up and suspect there is a problem, or for any other gas
emergency, call us at 1 877 969-0999.
CONTACT: Andrea Stass
Phone: (519) 436-5490
