Stretch your summer fun from spring to fall - Natural Gas, Heating, Furnace Gatineau - Gazifère

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STRETCH YOUR SUMMER FUN FROM SPRING TO FALL

There are those who will say that installing an outdoor natural gas appliance to stretch your summer fun is a luxury! You should instead see it as a way to maximize the return on your backyard which, from April to October turns into an extension of your kitchen and your family room. Face it, you are now a fan of outdoor living.

Stretch your pool season from spring to fall
Whether you have an in-ground or an above-ground pool, installing a water heating system will stretch out the number of days your family can take advantage of it! Before picking one of the heating options, here are a few questions you should ask yourself:
• Is your pool in a sunny or shaded part of your yard?
• When do you use it the most? Daytime? Day and night? Weekends?
• Would you like to stretch the pool season from spring to fall, or are you simply interested in keeping the average temperature steady throughout the summer?

There are several types of pool heating systems. Some use the heat of the day (heat pump) or of the sun (solar heater) to achieve their full potential. As a result, they will not be very effective if you want to stretch out the pool season. Electric and natural gas pool heaters are not weather-dependent, so they offer many more options and far more flexibility.

Taking into account your needs, along with the type and size of your pool, some pool specialists, natural gas suppliers or master electricians will be able to advise you on the most suitable pool heater. You can buy a pool heater from a pool specialist, but it will have to be installed by a natural gas contractor who is a member of the CMMTQ (Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec) or by a master electrician. Please note that Gazifère is a natural gas distributor, and it neither sells nor installs pool heaters.

Why choose a natural gas pool heater?
One normally chooses a natural gas pool heater for its ability to quickly heat a large volume of water. A natural gas pool heater that has been adapted to the volume of water in your pool can heat it between 1.5°C and 2°C per hour, compared to an electric pool heater, which can only heat it 2°C per day! This ability to very quickly heat a large volume of water can help you save because you can decide not to heat your pool at certain times, for instance at night, without inconveniencing swimmers the next day.

Financial assistance for a natural gas heater
Depending on the model (number of BTUs) a natural gas pool heater can cost between $1,400 and $4,000. Then there is the cost of installation. Until December 31, 2017, Gazifère offers its customers $1,500 in financial assistance towards the purchase of a natural gas pool heater.

Installation of a natural gas pool heater
Installing a natural gas pool heater requires that it be connected to the natural gas supply to your home, which is in the lower part of the metre. Your natural gas contractor will look after that, and will contact Gazifère once the connection has been completed.

Connecting the pool heater involves burying a line in a trench 12 to 24 inches below ground. Before completing the installation, it is important to take into account any possible constraints, such as landscaping, bushes or patio stones that may be in the way of the connection. At least three working days before the excavation work, you must get Info-Excavation to locate all underground public utilities on your property, and to have in hand any useful information about the land once you start digging. The Info-Excavation service is free.

Avis de sécurité aux clients de la région
Nos équipes répondent aux appels d'urgence dans cette zone à cause de la tempête. Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz, composez le 1-866-763-5427 ou le 911. ______________________________________________________________________
Safety notice to customers in the region
Our crews are responding to emergency calls in this area due to the storm. If you smell gas, call 1-866-763-5427 or 911.
Risque d’inondations dans divers
secteurs de la ville de Gatineau
Étant donné qu’un avis d’inondations a été émis pour certains secteurs, Gazifère pourrait être dans l’obligation de couper l’alimentation en gaz naturel à votre propriété, pour votre sécurité. Dans cette éventualité, nous rétablirons les services lorsque les eaux auront baissé.

Pour plus d’information sur la sécurité concernant vos appareils à gaz naturel et sur la mise à jour de la situation des inondations émise par la Ville de Gatineau cliquez ici.

Flood risk in various sectors of the
City of Gatineau
Due to the flood advisory that has been issued in some areas, Gazifère may have to turn off the gas service to your property for safety. We will restore service when flooding has subsided.

For more information on natural gas equipment safety and updates in French issued by the City of Gatineau, click here.

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Risque d’inondations dans divers
secteurs de Gatineau
Pour les clients touchés par cet avis, pour des raisons de sécurité, Gazifère se voit dans l’obligation de couper l’alimentation en gaz naturel à la propriété. Nous rétablirons les services lorsque les eaux auront baissé. Pour plus d’information cliquez ici.
Flood risk in various sectors of Gatineau
For customers in the affected areas, Gazifère has had to turn off the supply of natural gas to the property for safety reasons. We will reconnect the gas once the water has receded. For more information, click here.
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Risques d’inondation dans les secteurs Aylmer (rue Fraser)
et Gatineau (rues Jacques-Cartier, Saint-Louis, Riviera, Parisien et du Ruisseau)
Pour les clients touchés par cet avis, pour des raisons de sécurité, Gazifère se voit dans l’obligation de couper l’alimentation en gaz naturel à la propriété. Nous rétablirons les services lorsque les eaux auront baissé. Pour plus d’information cliquez ici.
Flood risk in sectors Aylmer (Fraser St.) and
Gatineau (streets Jacques-Cartier, Saint-Louis, Riviera, Parisien, and du Ruisseau)
For customers in the affected areas, Gazifère has had to turn off the supply of natural gas to the property for safety reasons. We will reconnect the gas once the water has receded. For more information, click here.
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Réouverture de votre compteur
Si votre compteur ou vos appareils à gaz naturel ont été fermés en raison des inondations, pour plus d’information concernant la réouverture de votre compteur et vos prochaines factures de Gazifère, cliquez ici.
Turning your meter back on
If your meter or natural gas appliances were turned off due to flooding, and you would like to obtain more information about turning your meter back on and about your future gas bills, click here.
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MESSAGE IMPORTANT
Nous éprouvons actuellement des difficultés avec notre système téléphonique. Les appels d'urgence seront traités en priorité. Merci de votre compréhension.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone system. Emergency calls will be given priority. Thank you for your understanding.
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Sollicitation porte-à-porte
Door to door solicitation
Avis
Lors d’une interruption du service postal, vous demeurez responsable d’acquitter le solde de votre facture à la date d’échéance. Gazifère vous propose différentes options pour en obtenir le solde ainsi que pour en effectuer le paiement. Pour plus d’information, cliquez ici. ______________________________________________________________________
Notice
During a Canada Post service disruption, you are still responsible for keeping your account up to date. Gazifère offers several options to help you manage your account. For more information, click here.
AVIS - ACCUMULATION DE NEIGE
Pour le bon fonctionnement de vos appareils à gaz naturel, il est important de déneiger soigneusement les entrées d’air extérieures, les conduits d’évacuation et le compteur. Faites-le régulièrement et surtout lors d’importantes accumulations de neige. ______________________________________________________________________
NOTICE - ACCUMULATION OF SNOW
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of your natural gas appliances, it is important that you carefully clear the exterior air intakes, exhaust pipes and meter. Clear regularly and especially when there's a heavy accumulation of snow.
Réouverture de votre compteur
Si votre compteur ou vos appareils à gaz naturel ont été fermés en raison des inondations, pour plus d’information concernant la réouverture de votre compteur et vos prochaines factures de Gazifère, cliquez ici.
Turning your meter back on
If your meter or natural gas appliances were turned off due to flooding, and you would like to obtain more information about turning your meter back on and about your future gas bills, click here.