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Gas Company Urges You to Clear Snow From Meters, Vents
Enbridge Gas Ontario urges clearing snow from gas meters and vents to prevent blockages and carbon monoxide risks during harsh winter, ensuring emergency access and appliance safety.
- Enbridge Gas Ontario advised customers across Ontario to keep outdoor natural gas meters and external appliance vents clear amid heavy snowfalls as a safety measure to prevent blockages and maintain appliance function.
- Because meters can be covered, officials note natural gas meters may fail to regulate pressure and blocked appliance vents can cause carbon monoxide buildup, posing serious safety risks.
- Use a brush or light broom to remove snow carefully and avoid piling snow against meters or vent pipes when using snow blowers, shovels, or plows; also clear icicles and avoid sharp tools.
- Maintaining clear meters ensures reliable appliance operation, and Chris Minor, Manager of Operations, Enbridge Gas Ontario, said clearing snow helps emergency crews reach meters quickly.
- For more guidance, visit enbridgegas.com/Ontario/safety/keep-your-meter-clear or call 1-866-763-5427 if customers who cannot safely remove ice need help.
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Ontarians urged to clear snow from gas meters and vents
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