The law requires concluding a contract for the maintenance of VKGO!
Resolution 410 was written by legislators primarily to prevent emergency incidents associated with the increasing frequency of gas explosions. Against the backdrop of a dilapidated gas system inherited from the times of the USSR, owners are more interested than ever in concluding an agreement for the maintenance of VKGO in a timely manner. Otherwise, the gas will be turned off. Independent replacement, repair and maintenance of gas equipment in an apartment is also equivalent to a violation of the law - work can only be performed by specialized companies with trained employees. On the other hand, this is in any case useful for technology, and also a matter of your safety. If you decide to enter into an agreement for the maintenance of indoor gas equipment with the WELLO company, then our certified specialists will annually perform the entire list of works:
- We visually check integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- We check whether there is free access to gas equipment.
- We inspect the condition of the painting and fastenings of the gas pipeline.
- We evaluate the integrity of the casings in places where they are laid through the external and internal structures of the gas pipeline.
- We check the tightness of connections and disconnecting devices using the instrument method and soaping.
- We analyze the performance and lubrication of shut-off devices on gas pipelines.
- We disassemble and lubricate household taps from gas-using equipment.
- We evaluate the performance of devices that allow you to automatically turn off the gas supply if the controlled parameters deviate beyond acceptable limits, adjust safety valves, and check the gas control system.
- We regulate the gas combustion process in all operating modes and clean the burners from contaminants.
- We check the gas pressure with the burners running and after stopping the fuel supply.
- We replace cylinders for liquefied hydrocarbon gases.
- We check the draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts, the condition of the connecting pipes with the smoke duct.
- We instruct gas consumers on the safe use of gas.
One copy of the agreement is sent to Mosoblgaz
to confirm that your equipment is under reliable supervision. To order maintenance of indoor gas equipment in the Moscow region from our company, you need:
- enter your data into the application window on the website;
- discuss the procedure for concluding an agreement with us and make payment;
- agree on a departure date for the first maintenance.
Having completed the VKGO maintenance, we draw up an inspection report indicating the date and location of the inspection, record information about the subscriber, indicate the positions of the inspection specialists and record the result.
The master writes the paper in three copies: for the subscriber, management company and contractor. A contract for the maintenance of VKGO in the Moscow region is an indispensable condition for the supply of gas - this is enshrined in law. The procedure itself is the safety of residents of an apartment building, a measure that in the future will reduce the risk of emergency situations associated with the use of gas in the home.
Checking gas equipment in a private home is free or paid
According to the agreement with the gas supply organization, which is mandatory for signing in the Russian Federation, equipment operating on blue fuel must undergo regular testing for operational safety. Diagnostics of gas equipment in residential buildings is paid, and its exact cost is specified in the agreement concluded between the owner of residential/non-residential real estate and the service company.
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The procedure and mandatory nature of inspections, as well as related nuances, are prescribed in the order of the Ministry of Regional Development on the maintenance and repair of civil defense, as well as in the decrees on:
- the procedure for providing verification services;
- supply of gas to individuals and legal entities;
- standards for the operation of housing stock.
According to the above, the question “do they have the right to take money for checking gas equipment” can be answered in the affirmative, because it is necessary to pay in cash for the work of employees of the gas service organization.
Maintenance of gas stoves and water heaters
All gas appliances reduce their performance over time, the gas supply deteriorates, the coolant channels become clogged with scale, and the operation of electronic controls for the operation of modern gas appliances is disrupted. Even despite the law, it is still necessary to periodically perform maintenance on gas stoves, hobs, ovens and speakers. The quality of their work and gas consumption, as well as safety, directly depend on this. Each type of equipment has its own set of measures that are carried out during the technical inspection.
Maintenance of gas stoves, hobs, ovens
Most often, gas appliances in an apartment are located in the kitchen, but they perform different roles.
One is used for hot water, most of the other is used for cooking. Therefore, maintenance of a gas stove in an apartment begins with cleaning the nozzles, which can become clogged with fallen or spilled food, escaped milk, etc. Additionally, loose gas control handles are strengthened, and the valve plugs are lubricated with graphite lubricant. We also check the integrity of the gas hose and its secure connection to both the stove and the home gas pipeline. Maintenance of gas stoves also eliminates loose closure of the oven door and cleans the thermocouples of the gas control system. If the oven has a circulation fan, its blades are cleaned of grease and soot deposits. The electronic oven controller is being tested. The scope of work can be either more or less depending on the manufacturer.
Built-in appliances, namely the maintenance of gas ovens and hobs, are also an integral part of this service. Our engineers are trained in foreign manufacturing companies and can work with any brand.
Maintenance of geysers
The inspection reveals the condition of the water supply and smoke exhaust channels.
Radiators are cleaned of scale, and the coaxial chimney pipe is cleaned of soot. The gas burner is also cleaned. When performing maintenance on a gas water heater, specialists check all sensors that ensure its safe operation, as well as the functionality of the electronic gas supply control system. If there is any doubt about the performance of the sensors, they are replaced. It is often necessary to clean the heat exchanger from scale formed in its channels. In our company you can conclude a contract for the maintenance of geysers of the NEVA, Bosch, Electrolux, Vaillant and any other brands. Order a service Consult
Price issue
Unfortunately, within the framework of a separate article, we cannot provide the reader with detailed information regarding the specific prices of a particular supplier organization. As already mentioned, due to competition in the era of a market economy, the number of providers of such services is not one or two. And each of them has a price list consisting of a long list of items.
You can navigate this issue by comparing the prices of private suppliers with those that can be found on the website of the familiar and most in-demand JSC Gazprom Gazoraspredeleniye according to a unified price list for the population. We repeat, we do not have the opportunity to provide the entire list of tariffs (23 sheets) - the reader can easily find the relevant information by visiting the supplier’s office or the corresponding Internet resource.
But for general orientation, we present standard prices for maintenance of in-house or in-apartment gas equipment. The exact amount contained in the contract will depend on the composition of household equipment that is used in each specific case (gas stove, gas instantaneous water heaters, gas meter, internal gas pipeline, gas tap, etc.). The cost of maintenance services is:
- for the hob – 334.74 rubles;
- for the oven – 203.56 rubles;
- for a stove with two burners - 334.74 rubles, with three - 389.02 rubles, four - 443.31 rubles;
- for a water heater – 890.06 rubles;
- for a boiler with a power of up to 30 kW - 913.37 rubles, from 31 to 60 kW - 1079.87 rubles, from 61 to 140 kW - 1079.87 rubles.
Gas boiler maintenance - what does it mean?
What is included in the concept of maintenance in order to ensure the serviceability of the unit and the safety of its operation? The answer depends on the degree of complexity of the device and the set of functions performed. The boiler can only serve for heating or hot water supply, or both at the same time. It is also important to have certain additional functions and protection systems provided for by its design.
A complete list of necessary checks and the frequency of their implementation can be found in the instructions for each specific boiler model. This document is your guide to the procedure for concluding a service agreement with a contractor. You should be prepared for the fact that not the entire list of operations required by the instructions is included in the free mandatory procedures of the organization you have chosen. Some checks are considered an additional service and are provided only on the basis of additional payment. You should try to insist that they be included in the main contract list.
Maintenance: What the Law Says
Natural gas is flammable and explosive, therefore the operation of gas appliances and networks must be carried out in accordance with certain technical regulations. In this regard, all gas-using equipment and gas networks must be serviced by specialized organizations that have the necessary permits to carry out this type of activity. An analogy can be drawn with a car: to repair gas equipment installed on a car, the owner chooses a service station with the appropriate licenses. The same is true here: only authorized organizations can provide these services.
At the same time, all owners of gas appliances - in apartments, private houses - according to the law, have an obligation: they must enter into an agreement for the maintenance of gas equipment (Resolution No. 410 of May 14, 2013). Otherwise, regulatory authorities may stop gas supplies. Our organization is ready to help in concluding these agreements in the Moscow region.
In 2021, changes in the frequency of maintenance during use and maintenance of gas furnaces, boilers, dispensers, and pipelines were determined at the legislative level: from the moment the changes come into force, they must be checked at least once a year, unless other regularity is provided by the manufacturer . Previously, in-house and intra-apartment systems were checked every three years.
When the service life of a boiler, stove or other appliance declared by the manufacturer expires, it is replaced with a new one (installation and connection are performed by our specialists). Or, at the request of the customer, it can be used in the future, provided that the results of the technical diagnostics are positive and a conclusion is drawn up based on them.
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Gas stove service life
The technical documentation for the gas stove must indicate its standard service life. However, this does not mean that after its expiration the product should be thrown away. The estimated average service life of any gas stove is about 15 years. For example, the service life of the Hephaestus product is 10 years. After its completion, it is necessary to perform maintenance on the Hephaestus gas stove. But the maximum regulatory period, according to GOST, cannot exceed 20 years.
In addition to the standard service life, there is also a warranty period, during which you can apply for servicing of the gas stove if it breaks down. Most domestic gas devices have a warranty period of 1 year, foreign ones - from one to three years.
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