Finding your Gas and Water Meters

Gas and water lines are fundamental to your home's operations. Understanding the location of your gas and water meters and knowing how to manage them during emergencies is crucial.

Locating Your Gas and Water Meters

Typically, your water meter can be found near the front of your property, usually inside the front fence, near a garden tap. Locate your water meter and test it turns off properly. If it does not turn off completely or it is stiff contact Sydney Water and they will replace the main taps free of charge. If you live in a unit main taps are located in many different places and they may require several main taps to be turned off. They should be located prior to an emergency occurring and you should test that it turns off properly and they are not stiff.

As for the gas meter, it's usually positioned adjacent to your house, commonly on the front left or right side. In multi dwelling residences like units or townhouses, the gas meter tends to be centralised with other meters.

Who Takes Care of the Water Meters?

Water meter maintenance up to and including the property meter falls under the responsibility of water retailers. In Sydney, this would be Sydney Water. As a property owner, you're responsible for overseeing and maintaining all plumbing pipework on your premises, including the water meter's connection to your residence. If a water leak occurs in any pipe on your property, you are responsible for having the leak fixed and for the cost of the water.

Who Takes Care of the Gas Meters?

Gas distributors, such as Jemena, manage gas meter maintenance and the distribution network which are the pipes and mains that are connected from the street to your gas meter. Gas retailers take the meter readings. You're accountable for all piping downstream from your gas meter to your appliances. If a gas leak occurs between your meter and your appliances, seek assistance from a licensed gas fitter such as Plumbing For Life.

Monitoring Usage and Pressure

Reading water meters is essential for various reasons, including monitoring usage and identifying leaks. These meters come with unique identification numbers for billing purposes.

Managing water pressure is crucial to avoid potential issues, and your local plumber can install a pressure reduction valve at your water meter to regulate pressure within permissible limits.

Similarly, in gas systems, regulators maintain consistent pressure from the main gas line to your appliances. Engage a licensed gas plumber to examine and address gas related concerns and ensure proper functioning of your gas appliances.

For all your water and gas meter enquiries in North Sydney and surrounding suburbs, call Plumbing For Life. Our team of expert plumbers and gasfitters can handle pressure adjustments, leak detection, and offer expert advice on plumbing matters.

Contact Plumbing For Life today for reliable plumbing services in North Sydney and surrounding areas.