Gas for your kitchen, water heater and heating system is purchased in tanks called balones. There are a variety of companies that will deliver gas to your door. You will have to pay once for each tank that you want in your house. With replacement, the empty tank is exchanged for a full tank, and you only have to pay for the gas. Tanks usually come in five, 10 and 20 liters.
If you live in an apartment with centralized gas, ask your landlord about payment. You may have to pay at local payment centers or your gas bill will be included with other utilities.
Warning: check all gas fittings in your home before signing your lease. In older homes, the water heater and space heaters may be dangerous. The government is taking a stronger stance on the safety of these older gas systems. If you demand repairs and improvement, you have the law on your side.
Addresses
Codigas
(2) 530-9000
Metrogas
Avedida El Bosque Norte 0177, 1st floor
Las Condes
(2) 337-8000
www.metrogas.cl
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Abastible
(800) 20-9000