Xcel Energy Reminds Customers to Clear Natural Gas Meters and Vents of Snow
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 -- 1:07 PM
Xcel Energy reminds customers to clear natural gas meters and vents of snowWith much of Wisconsin and Michigan getting blanketed by another winter storm, Xcel Energy reminds customers to clear natural gas meters and vents of the accumulating snow.
Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters is key to avoiding the potential for dangerous natural gas buildup indoors due to vents becoming sealed when covered in ice and snow.
Xcel Energy strongly recommends keeping the entire meter assembly clear by gently removing snow or ice from the meter, associated piping and the roofline above the meter. Check often to ensure melting snow isn’t dripping on the meter from the roof or nearby trees. Use a shovel around a meter to move snow away; do not use a snowblower near a meter.
For more winter safety tips, visit: [url=https://www.xcelenergy.com/energy_portfolio/natural_gas/natural_gas_safety/gas_meter_safety]https://www.xcelenergy.com/energy_portfolio/natural_gas/natural_gas_safety/gas_meter_safety[/url]
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