Utilities

Utilities for residents living in Fujiyoshida

Gas

Two types of gas are supplied in Fujiyoshida: city gas and propane gas. Gas appliances are designed to use only one of the two types. Please be sure to check your appliances to use only the specified type of gas. It is quite dangerous to use the wrong type of gas. It may be possible to adapt your appliance to the type of gas supplied, but this adjustment should be made only by a representative of your local gas company.

*Starting and Ending Service: If you are moving in or out of a house supplied with city gas, please contact the Yoshida Gas Company to have the gas valve opened or closed. When terminating the use of gas, be sure to contact your gas company so that one of their representatives can come to the house and turn off the gas. In the case of propane, ask your landlord or the nearest fuel shop location.

*In Case of a Gas Leak or Suspected Leak: call Yoshida Gas Co. immediately!

If it is propane: Contact your propane supplier.

Electricity

Electricity in Fujiyoshida City is 100v and 50Hz. It is provided by Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO).

Tel: (0555)-22-3116.

* Starting Service: Switch the breaker to on and confirm whether the lights turn on. Then contact the Fujiyoshida office of TEPCO and notify them of your customer number (written on the postcard attached to the breaker), your name, and the date you moved in.
* Ending Service: When you move you must make arrangements to terminate the supply of electricity. Call four or five days before moving, and someone from the electric company will come to your house the day you move and assist with the termination process.
* If the Electricity Goes Out: Check the breaker to see if it is switched off. If so, turn off all appliances and then switch the breaker to the on position. The lights should go back on. If lights still don't turn on, contact TEPCO with the number given above.

Water

City Plumbing is run by the City Department of Waterworks, Business Management Section (suido bu eigyo ka)

Tel: 0555-22-111
Ext. 611
* Preventing Frozen Water Pipes: Because temperatures dip below freezing from December to February, frozen faucets and burst water pipes are common. In order to prevent your water pipes from freezing, turn on all faucets to a constant flow before going to bed and then turn them off in the morning. Alternatively, one can purchase electiric heating coils at hardware stores. These coils warm exposed pipes and keep them from freezing. When leaving home for more than a day, it is recommended that you turn off the water valve in the winter. Ask your landlord for details.
* Treating Frozen Water Pipes: If your pipes freeze, contact your landlord or plumber (phone numbers are listed in the winter commmunity newsletters).
If your pipes burst, wrap the damaged pipe in some kind of heavy-duty tape, and turn off the main water valve to prevent further leakage, and contact a plumber.