Let’s be honest: the installation itself is the fastest part. The real time-sink is the appointment scheduling. You call the water company, and they give you a four-hour window on a Tuesday between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Then you wait. And wait. And the technician shows up at 11:58 AM, right when you’ve given up hope and started a load of laundry.
This part is like waiting for a delivery that’s "out for delivery" but mysteriously never arrives. You peek out the window every ten minutes, pretending not to stare. But once that white van pulls up, the actual work is a blur. It’s almost too fast, and you feel a little cheated out of your dramatic day of anticipation.
Will They Cut Off My Water? (The Dreaded "No Water" Question)
Yes, they will turn off your water for the duration of the work. But don’t panic. A good plumber or city tech will give you a courtesy heads-up. You’ll have about 15 to 30 minutes of no water, which is exactly enough time to realize you didn’t fill the kettle. It’s the perfect excuse to finally clean out that weird Tupperware in the back of the fridge you’ve been ignoring. You’ll survive.
Nyc Water Meter Installation Drawing – ZRYT
The best part? Once it’s done, you get that satisfying "thunk" of the meter re-engaging, and the shower pressure feels practically heroic. It’s a small, weird victory.
