How do I protect my gas meter from snow?

To avoid problems:

1. Never let snow completely cover your meter. Keep your meter clear of snow by brushing it off with a broom.
2. Never let ice accumulate on your meter.
3. Never kick or hit the gas meter or its piping to break away a build-up of snow or ice.
4. In event of an emergency, our crews need clear access to your meter.

Should I cover my gas meter in winter?

Natural gas meters are designed to withstand cold weather, but the build-up of snow and ice can damage them and cause other safety issues. Don’t allow snow to cover your gas meter or its pressure regulator. Gently dust off the snow with a broom or your hand. Don’t use a shovel, which could damage the meter.

Can you put a cover on a gas meter?

Cover the Gas Meter Install a gas meter cover, advises American Gas Products Inc.. Screw the back of the cover, or box, into the studs behind your home’s exterior stucco or siding, or ask the gas company to install the box if your house’s exterior is brick or stone.

What happens if gas meter is covered with snow?

Snow and ice on your meter can create a safety hazard because a build-up on the regulator can block the vent and allow excess gas pressure into your home. Accumulated snow and ice can put stress on the meter piping and could cause a gas leak.

What happens if gas meter freezes?

Iced-up Gas Meter Ice and snow can obstruct the vents on the regulator, causing it to malfunction. Check the meter after any storm and gently clear away snow. If it’s covered in ice, don’t try to chip it off, which could damage the meter and cause a gas leak. Instead, call your gas utility company.

What happens if gas meter is covered in snow?

When your natural gas meter is covered with snow and ice, it can create a potentially dangerous situation. The melting snow from your roof or eaves can drip onto your meter possibly blocking the vent on your meters regulator. If there is snow on the meter, GENTLY brush it clean with your hands or a broom.

Should you insulate gas meter?

They are typically either copper or plastic PEX material. While PEX is less at risk of freezing than copper (plastic doesn’t conduct cold the way metal does), both types of pipes need to be protected if they’re exposed to the weather. You don’t, however, have to insulate gas pipes.

Do you have to cover gas meter?

The gas meter needs a minimum 3 feet of clear and unobstructed space — including above and in front of it. Do not enclose or build structures around the meter. It might not perfectly match the style of your home, but the meter must be outside in open, ventilated space.

Can a gas meter be moved outside?

Can I move my meter outside? It is usually possible to move a gas meter from inside to outside, but it can be expensive if you are moving the meter more than 1 metre.

What can I plant to hide my gas meter?

Gas meters typically are no taller than 2 to 2 1/2 feet, so small to medium evergreen shrubs or perennial plants are a good fit. Boxwoods, ornamental grasses, shrub roses and small cypress plants work well.