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How to Read Natural Gas Dial Meters
How to Read Natural Gas Dial Meters. Natural gas companies attach meters to the outlet of a gas line running into your house so that you are only charged for the amount of the utility you use. Depending on the company, you may see an "estimated" gas usage every other month or so on your bill. This is because the gas company does not always send...
Natural gas companies attach meters to the outlet of a gas line running into your house so that you are only charged for the amount of the utility you use. Depending on the company, you may see an "estimated" gas usage every other month or so on your bill. This is because the gas company does not always send someone to your meter to read the amount of gas you used that month. Sometimes they will use a complicated formula to determine your estimated gas reading for the month; howeve,r almost all companies will allow and welcome a personal reading by you, the consumer. This saves them having to send a representative out to your house and saves you money because you are paying the actual gas usage, not an estimate. Reading the meter is easy and straightforward, so start saving today!
Locate your gas meter. Often the meter is either located in on the side of the house, near the curb, or inside the house in the basement.
Look at the first of the four dials and write down the lowest number the pointer hand is closest to. If the dial is in between numbers, ALWAYS use the lower number. There are four dials on the meter; the first and third spin counterclockwise and the second and fourth spin clockwise. Use this same technique to read the rest of the meter dials and write the numbers down.
Determine your total gas used by subtracting the last reading from the total you just read on the gas meter. When the gas company asks for a reading, it will be the total from the meter, not your determined total. Contact a representative from the gas company to determine if you can enter your reading online or over the phone.
Tips & Warnings
Even if the pointer hand is extremely close to the next highest number, but has not reached the "tic" mark on the outside of the dial yet you should use the lower number.
