Most gas appliances are vented to the outside and some of them have intakes for outside combustion air. Make sure that vents and intake ports on the roof and walls are not blocked by ice or snow or physical barriers.  

The gas meter must be protected from damage and obstructions.

 • The index must be visible to a meter reader.

 • The pressure regulator has a vent which must not be blocked.

 • Be careful to keep snow and ice from the roof, driveways, and walks      off the meter and regulator.

 • Most meters are installed in a location out of harm's way. Contact         Walden Gas if you believe the meter is subject to damage by ice             falling off roofs or vehicle traffic.

Steel gas lines have a system which protects steel pipe from corrosion damage. Any metallic contact could interfere with the corrosion protection system. For that reason, please don't place on or near the meter and regulator any metal (such as garden tools), electrical grounding, trash cans, pet chains, or metal covers.

If you smell any odor or hear any noise (other than a soft whoosh-whoosh) around your meter, get safely away and call Walden Gas immediately.