Check out the step-by-step guide below to converting your home to natural gas.
Start by contacting Southwest Gas to sign up for service. You may also schedule a pre-conversion inspection to discuss the process and have your questions answered.
Note: A $35/month surcharge will appear on your bill as a temporary measure to enable Southwest Gas to recover costs associated with installing infrastructure to provide your home with natural gas.
Southwest Gas will contact you to schedule the installation of a gas line from the street to your home.
Select and hire a licensed contractor to assess your home. They’ll help determine which appliances can be converted to natural gas and which may need to be replaced.
Your contractor will obtain the necessary permit from the Elko County Building & Safety Department.
Your contractor should also schedule an inspection with Elko County Building & Safety Department upon permit approval, to expedite your conversion timeline.
Once your inspection is scheduled:
Your contractor will:
Now is the time to:
Your contractor will prepare the system for a home piping pressure test and final inspection.
The Elko County Building & Safety Department will inspect the install. Once approved, they will notify Southwest Gas by tagging the piping outside your home.
Once the meter is installed, inspected and turned on, your home is ready for use of safe, reliable, affordable natural gas service.
Note: Tip: Download or print this checklist so you can track each step easily.
Check out the step-by-step guide below to converting your home to natural gas.
Start by contacting Southwest Gas to sign up for service. You may also schedule a pre-conversion inspection to discuss the process and have your questions answered.
Note: A $35/month surcharge will appear on your bill as a temporary measure to enable Southwest Gas to recover costs associated with installing infrastructure to provide your home with natural gas.
Southwest Gas will contact you to schedule the installation of a gas line from the street to your home.
Select and hire a licensed contractor to assess your home. They’ll help determine which appliances can be converted to natural gas and which may need to be replaced.
Your contractor will obtain the necessary permit from the Elko County Building & Safety Department.
Your contractor should also schedule an inspection with Elko County Building & Safety Department upon permit approval, to expedite your conversion timeline.
Once your inspection is scheduled: - Call Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020, select option 5, then option 0. This schedules your gas meter installation and sets up your account and billing information.
Southwest Gas will contact you to schedule the installation of a gas line from the street to your home.
Now is the time to:
– Convert existing appliances to natural gas, or
– Install new gas appliances
Your contractor will prepare the system for a home piping pressure test and final inspection.
The Elko County Building & Safety Department will inspect the install. Once approved, they will notify Southwest Gas by tagging the piping outside your home.
Once the meter is installed, inspected and turned on, your home is ready for use of safe, reliable, affordable natural gas service.
