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From January 1, 2022, only smart meters will be installed in new old houses. It is not necessary to transfer data to the management company, the meter will do this automatically. They are also free of charge and must be installed and replaced by the electricity supplier¹.
The innovation concerns only electricity meters, but for water and gas supply meters, everything remains the same: accredited organizations must verify and change them.
The procedure for replacing the electric meter
From July 1, 2020, you can not pay for the replacement of metering devices. There is such a requirement in Federal Law No. 522-FZ (dated December 27, 2018) and Decree of the Government of the Federation No. 950 (dated June 29, 2020). We will tell you what the procedure for replacing electricity meters looks like in 2022.
Deadlines
The counter is changed before December 31, 2023, if on April 1, 2020 (and before this date too!) The device was absent, out of order, its service life has expired.
If on April 1, 2020 (and before this date too!) The calibration interval has expired, then they change until December 31, 2021.
Please note that the calibration interval and the service life are different concepts. In the first case, this is the period within which the device can be examined by a specialist and conclude that the meter is working, it can be used further. Another thing is that such a service is rarely used, because its price is comparable to the price of a new device. Useful life is the life of the device. After its completion, the device is automatically considered faulty. All data is in the documents for the device.
If after April 1, 2020 the meter breaks down, its calibration interval or service life has expired and you notify your company about it, the device will be changed within six months.
Until the device is replaced, you will have to pay at average rates – we will talk about this in the popular questions block. For those who don’t want to pay the average rates, you can replace the meter with your own money without waiting six months or the end of 2023.
Timetable
Companies in each region make their own schedule for the replacement and installation of metering devices. Firms should inspect all their facilities and find out when and in which house to change appliances.
You can find out the replacement schedule in your area from your network organization or guarantee supplier. Some publish information on their website.
Another important point: in 2021, companies could install any metering devices for consumers, and from 2022, power engineers are required to install only “smart” metering systems. New buildings are already equipped with them. The “smart” meter itself transmits readings. Please note that if in 2021 you changed the meter to a standard one, then until its service life has expired, you do not need to change it to a “smart” one.
Documents Editing
When the electric meter is replaced, the master will draw up an act of admission to the operation of the meter. This is the only document for the counter, which remains with the consumer. Another important point is the numbered seal and (or) signs of visual control on the counter.
Where to go to replace the electric meter
To your network organization or to a supplier of last resort. Network organizations more often serve private houses and settlements, and guaranteeing suppliers serve multi-storey buildings. But in fact, the average person does not need to distinguish between these structures. Simply put, whoever sends you payments for electricity should be contacted to replace the electricity meter.
If you are far from communal subtleties, just look at the latest receipt or ask your neighbors. Each bill has a phone number. Modern companies have websites with all contact information. As a last resort, call your management company and ask which company is responsible for the electricity in your home.
How is the replacement of the electric meter
In older houses, the device can stand on the landing. In this case, the company itself will make the replacement according to the schedule. You may not even know about the work until you decide to look into the shield yourself. Although the receipts usually indicate the new expiration date of the counter. We will analyze how the replacement of the electric meter in the apartment takes place.
Date negotiation
The network organization or the supplier of last resort will send you a request indicating the date of work to replace the meter. This can be done by letter or phone call. Agree on a date: you must be at home to let the electrician in.
Work
A representative of the company will come to you with all the necessary equipment and tools. Usually the work is completed quickly in 30-40 minutes.
Check that the device is connected and working
Even a person who is not versed in technology can handle this: the device has a rotating disk or an operation indicator – a colored light bulb.
formal part
The employee will draw up an act of admission to operation and seal. It may be that the sealing needs to be ordered separately for another day.
How much does it cost to replace an electric meter
If the device breaks down, burns out, or is stolen, then the replacement is shareware. It will be produced by a network company or a guaranteeing supplier – we wrote about the timing and schedule above. The main thing is to report your problem.
Why do we say that the replacement is “shareware”? Because here and now you don’t have to pay anything. But companies may include their costs for the device on future receipts.
“Organizations have the right, for a fee, to install or replace metering devices before the expiration of their verification or operation period in cases not related to loss, failure or malfunction of the metering device, when contacted by the consumer,” adds Sergey Sizikov.
For example, if you want to install a multi-tariff meter that separates electricity in the morning and evening, you can order such a service. Or they decided not to wait for the replacement schedule, but to change ahead of schedule.
Popular questions and answers
– he is out of order
– electricity meter is lost;
— expired verification or operation.
In any of these situations, call your network organization and report the circumstances.
Simply put, suppliers change meters at their own expense, but the cost of appliances is included in payments.
the meter worked for more than six months: they will take readings for six months and calculate the average values for the month – according to them, they will charge a fee;
metering device worked less than six months, but more than three months: the average readings will be calculated for all previous months;
the electric meter worked less than 3 months: Use the consumption standard in your area.
For legal entities, i.e. companies and firms, the mechanism is different. The power grid company will rely on consumption data for the same period last year. That is, if the meter broke down in May 2021, then they will look at the numbers for May 2020.
If it is impossible to establish the date of failure of the meter, then the beginning of the billing period in which the equipment broke down is taken as it. For example, the billing period is from May 20 to June 10. When exactly the device stopped is impossible to find out. So the date of failure will be considered May 20.
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