Connecting a gas stove in the apartment: cost, where to go

A stove is an important attribute of every kitchen, a modern analogue of a hearth that allows you to quickly and tasty cook food, create a culinary masterpiece. But, like any household appliances, it has its own life, after which it needs to be replaced. True, here, unlike the new microwave, it is not enough just to connect the device to an outlet. Connecting a gas stove in an apartment is a responsible process. The cost of an error in this case is too high, because gas is an explosive substance that can not only cause destruction, a local fire, but also lead to a real tragedy. We suggest figuring out where you can go, whom to call to install the stove, and how much it will cost.

How should I connect?

The process of connecting a gas stove is regulated by the Safety Rules in the gas industry. They indicated that only specialists who have undergone special training and who undergo annual re-examination can carry it out. The place of work of these specialists is the organization that has been officially registered with the gas engineering inspection of your city.

Many people decide to perform this procedure on their own, which is strictly forbidden, even if you are overwhelmed with self-confidence and have watched hundreds of training videos. Only a qualified specialist can install the stove, you are threatened with an unauthorized connection fine or gas shutdown.

The way out of this situation, which will not cause complaints from the regulatory authorities:

1. Invite to connect the master from the local government of Gorgaz (in the capital it is Mosgaz).
2. Contact a specialized service center.

If the second option is selected, calling the service specialists, first remember to check:

• The presence of the SRO certificate at the selected organization, which is a confirmation of official admission to work with gas equipment. It is issued only to legal entities after verification and training of employees.
• The presence of the craftsmen who received the call confirm the passage of the annual re-certification, which was mentioned above.

Not knowing who it is possible to let close to your gas equipment, it is better not to risk it, but to call on representatives of the city gas industry.

Connection (repair) of the stove in Moscow

Living in the capital and deciding connect a gas stove with the assistance of specialists local gas facilities (Mosgaz), you have to go through the following steps, because calling a gasman is not so simple:

1. We officially leave a request. To do this, we call 8 (495) 660-20-01 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00) or use the electronic form, which can be found on the company's website. The dispatcher accepting the application or calling you back by the contact phone number indicated in the electronic form, agrees the deadlines for the work.
2. An hour before the appointed time, we are waiting for a call from a service technician who must arrive at an agreed address in a company car with a full set of necessary tools. He will fill out the contract, which prescribes the replacement of the meter, the installation of a gas stove or other type of work performed.
3. When the gas stove is replaced and a new stove is installed, it is necessary to sign the Act of completion. It carefully checks the list of services rendered, their prices. Warranties not covered in the service certificate do not apply.
4. We pay in cash on the spot to a Mosgaz specialist with the mandatory use of strict reporting forms. If the meter was installed, then a corresponding mark should be made in its passport, the same applies to the stove.

Note! Warranty obligations on the stove are preserved only if it is installed by a qualified specialist.

Secure connection process

Stages of replacing an old stove with a new one:

1. Blocking the gas supply to the apartment (to prevent its leakage).
2. Disconnecting the old device from the gas pipeline, cleaning and preparing the place for future installation.
3. Connection plate.
4. Resumption of gas supply, performance check, leak testing.
5. The final stage of installation is to make the necessary settings to ensure the normal operation of the new equipment. The master is engaged in adjusting the flame of each burner, setting the gas control function.
6. Signing of the Act of work with the number of fixtures to be replaced.

The main task of the process described above is a completely tight connection to the gas pipeline. The connection is carried out by means of welded joints (their optimal number is two) or a rubber or bellows gas hose.

Insertion into a gas pipe is possible only in the area up to the tap. The user who has decided to carry out the transfer of the gas riser, according to the rules, applies for the approval of the project to the gas service, only after that he proceeds according to the above scheme and calls a specialist.

What to do when a gas stove breaks?

If your kitchen assistant is faulty, a leak is detected, you need the help of a specialist. The stove is disconnected from the gas supply (the valve is shut off), after which a specialist from Mosgaz or a specialized service center is called. The services of both are paid.

The cost of connecting the stove

The question of how much it costs to connect a new stove and its maintenance worries many. Note that this service has not been free since 2008.

According to the information from the Mosgaz website, the following prices are currently valid:

• Call a specialist - 480 rubles.
• Connecting the stove - 1180 rubles.
• Hose replacement - 500 rubles.
• Maintenance of gas equipment - 125 rubles.
• Installation of a gas meter without welding - 1500 rubles.

All additional services and cost of materials are considered and paid separately.

The prices of third-party organizations may vary both up and down depending on the region of their location, the size of the enterprise and the ambitions of its management.

Paying for a professional connection of gas equipment is not an article to save on. Indeed, in this case, the life and health of your loved ones is at stake. In addition, if the fact of an independent connection is established during a scheduled check, you will have to pay a fine, which, depending on the circumstances, can significantly exceed the cost of services for installation.