Northwestern Reminds Customers To Clear Gas Meters For Many Reasons

A natural gas supplier is reminding customers to keep gas meters clear of ice and snow.  Tom Glanzer is a spokesman for Northwestern Energy and says this reminder is an annual tradition…….

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He says a build up of ice and snow can cause the meter to fail in two ways……

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Either form of failure is a problem that needs immediate attention.  If you have any problem with your natural gas meter, call Northwestern or your service provider immediately.