Is it mandatory to install gas meters in apartments

Intensive jumps in the growth in the price of natural gas have a more effective effect on consumers than government decrees on mandatory installation of various metering devices in housing. Very often, many people think, is it necessary to install gas meters in apartments?

Why are gas meters needed in private households?

Every day everything rises in price and often utility bills make up a rather impressive part of the family budget. Payment of water for a metering device is much more effective in terms of savings, but so far no one is trying to calculate the benefits of a "cheap" energy carrier. If everything is very clear with water, then with the installation of a gas meter, a lot of questions arise: do I need to to install such devices in households, as far as appropriate and what savings will be made in the result?

Prudent owners of communal apartments have already managed to purchase and put into operation devices that take into account the consumption of gas resources. And now the installation of a gas meter in private housing was necessary not only for economical citizens, but also for the state itself, which issued a decree on calculating the costs of all natural resources.

What will happen if you do not install the device?

In 2014, the hype began with the installation of gas metering equipment. According to the law, metering devices had to be installed in all individual households by December 31 of the current year. The whole process of installing equipment had to go through at their own expense and at the request of the consumer. Companies that were involved in the installation of metering devices were practically busy during this period. But what about those who did not have time or did not want to install such a device before the beginning of 2015? Are there any penalties awaiting them?

Frankly, no sanctions are expected. Recently, the installation of gas metering devices has become mandatory not for all categories of consumers. The most unpleasant thing that can happen in this situation is an increase in gas tariffs above the norm or an unexpected visit by a gasman and installation of the device. If the consumer does not currently have the necessary amount to pay for the services of a gas supply employee, the cost the work done and the device itself will be divided into several months and included in the payment of utility bills payments.

The disadvantage of such a program may be that you can supply equipment from a more expensive series and calculate the cost of work at the highest possible prices. Bottom line: everything turned out to be much more expensive than if the meter was installed on time. Then it would be possible to choose independently both the type of device and the installation company according to your financial capabilities.

The need to install the device depends on what kind of blue fuel you use. The amount of fuel consumed depends on this. In the event that you need gas only for cooking, and in your home from appliances with gas one stove, then the question of whether to install equipment is up to you. If in your house, in addition to the stove, there is also a water heater or a boiler that runs on gas, then installing a gas meter will be more than advisable. Consumers with this set of devices installation of the unit, taking into account fuel consumption, is not a blowjob.

Therefore, many people take a waiting position and are in no hurry to obey the law. Indeed, the lack of a device so far does not threaten them.

Pitfalls, or the pros and cons of installing a gas meter

Those consumers who have already been affected by this problem have thought and weighed many times all the pros and cons of installing a metering device for the consumption of natural fuel.

Before deciding whether you specifically need to install this equipment, make the right decision for yourself by finding the pros and cons of the process.

pros

• You pay only for the fuel that was used up after the fact.
• Pay by season: in summer, utility costs are almost miserable.
• The amount of payment for gas is not affected by the number of people registered in the apartment.

Minuses

• If in winter you want to turn on the gas for additional heating of the room - it will come out expensive and inappropriate.
• The high cost of the device.
• You should think about the rationality of installing the device if 3 people are registered in the household, and more than 5 live.

Features and installation rules of the device

Installation of the device must be performed by an organization that has licenses to carry out such work. Installation of units is not only the Gorgaz service. Before you install the accounting device, it is advisable to know in advance how much such work costs in different organizations. It is important to know that standard gas tariffs will be formed taking into account the design features of the device and the location of the pipeline and gas pipes.

• Before equipping the gas network with an accounting device, it is necessary to submit an application to the energy saving point of Gorgaz. You will also need your passport, a photocopy of the registration certificate for the living space and a certificate of timely payment for gas for the last month. To get started, you should contact the organization’s help desk by calling the hotline. The number is usually indicated on the back of the receipt.
• After the dispatcher accepts the application, you will be assigned the time when the specialist arrives. He will determine the technical feasibility of installing the device, and will announce the exact cost if additional work is needed.
• Before the master arrives, you must determine the place where the device will be located and tell him about your preferences. You can place the equipment behind a decorative shelf or in a hanging cabinet. It must be borne in mind that the unit must be placed at a height of no less than 120 cm from the floor. There must be a distance of at least 80 cm from the device to gas appliances.
• Gas workers do all the work on their own, as they thoroughly know the installation order of the device. The owner is obliged to take from the contractor a settlement document and an act. This is necessary for the possibility of subsequent sealing of the device. After installing the seals, the owner will be able to pay for gas according to the indications. From this point on, the consumer has administrative responsibility for damage to the device and seals. It is strictly forbidden to independently break the seals!

Readings from the device should be taken every month. The gas supply company has the right to control the transmission of readings from the device. Most often, control is performed no more than once every six months. If the company has doubts about the authenticity of the indicators, they have the right to appoint an examination. If it is discovered that there are violations on the part of the consumer, he pays for the inspection, dismantling and installation of the device, which will be sent for examination to the expert. During periodic inspections, maintenance of the device is carried out at the expense of the organization that established it.

Helpful advice! You can independently buy a fuel metering device, a flexible hose and gaskets. Most often, organizations involved in the installation of devices overstate their cost.

How to choose the right meter for the consumption of blue fuel

If you have already decided to install gas metering equipment, it is important to know how to choose it correctly.

1. It is necessary to buy the device in companies that have special permission. Therefore, it must have a certificate of quality. If the seller does not immediately provide such documents to you, you have the right to demand them.
2. These devices are rotary and membrane. The former are a little cheaper, but preference must be given to the latter. Membrane devices do not allow gas to pass through and are therefore reliable and safe. They are able to keep more accurate records.
3. When deciding on a device, you should rely on which gas devices you already have. If you only have a stove, then you need one type of unit, and if the column and stove, then another.
4. It is also necessary to pay attention to how the gas flow is directed: from left to right or vice versa. This is due to the location of the pipe in the house.
5. It is recommended to consult with experts competent in this matter before purchasing the device.

How much will it cost to purchase and install the unit

And now the most important question: how much does a gas flow meter and its installation cost?

Depending on the manufacturer, quality, inter-check interval and model of the device, its cost ranges from 2000 to 16000 rubles. The greater the bandwidth of the device, the more expensive it costs.

Depending on the region of residence, the prices for installing the device can vary significantly.

We give the average cost of installation of equipment:

• 3000 rubles - installation of the device in the apartment without the use of welding and changing the wiring of the pipeline.
• 4700 rubles - the same work, but with a change in wiring and the use of welding.
• 6,200 rubles - installation of the device in an apartment equipped with a gas boiler and a column, changing the interchange and the use of welding work.

Additionally, you may need accessories: fittings, gaskets, taps. Therefore, add another 1000-2200 rubles to the cost. If you wish, you can "thank" the master: this is + 400-600 rubles. With simple calculations of the cost of installing equipment, we get a figure from 4 to 11 thousand rubles.

It is high cost that scares consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate whether the installation of the device is rational?

Is the installation of the meter profitable in terms of savings?

In order for you to be more clear, consider two options. You can decide for yourself whether it is really necessary to install a meter for the consumption of blue fuel.

• Private households with only a stove and no speakers.

We remind you that in such houses the installation of the device is not required. Residents who pay gas according to their testimony claim that this is much more profitable. The standard is set from the maximum indicators of possible fuel consumption. On average, much less comes out. For example, a family of three people consumes 7-9 cubic meters per month. The cost of 1 m3 of gas is 5.13 rubles. Consequently, about 46 rubles a month comes out. If you pay according to the standard, this amount can be about 120 rubles. It turns out that paying for gas consumption in fact is convenient and profitable.

But among all the pros, there are also disadvantages. The cost of buying the device and its installation will be able to pay off no earlier than in 10 years. The conclusion follows from this: to pay on the meter sparingly, but the costs of installing it are quite significant. Very convenient for residents of new buildings. In such houses, all metering devices are already installed.

• Private households with a stove and speaker.

Many of those who have a column managed to supply gas metering equipment, but were not satisfied with the result. According to new calculations, for most consumers, fuel consumption exceeded the norm - 24.5 cubic meters. In this connection, payment on payments increased significantly.

People are indignant: “Up to the counter with a stove and a column they paid 240 rubles for two, and now all 420 goes out. Add to this amount the cost of buying and installing the device.

There is a plus: taking into account the increased amounts for the consumption of blue fuel, a family of three will be able to recoup the costs in 1-1.5 years.

Therefore, we can conclude: the device pays off quickly, but paying for it is not always beneficial for those who have a column.