Is the replacement of electric meters free of charge by the state or paid privately?

If the meter fails due to no man-made damage, the power supply bureau should replace it free of charge.

1. If the meter is damaged under normal use, you don't need to bear the cost of replacing the meter yourself. If the electricity consumption in the community is directly supplied by the power department, we are responsible for replacing the electricity meter for free if the electricity meter is broken. But this community is a power supply community, and the residents belong to the sub-table of the property company, which is managed by the property company. The cost of replacing the electric meter should be decided by the property itself and the residents through consultation.

2. If the meter is burnt out due to improper use in the process of electricity use, you need to bear the cost of changing the meter yourself.

Is it illegal to change the watch privately?

It's illegal. Individuals can't change watches without permission. According to the relevant provisions of China's Electricity Law, users should install electricity metering devices. The user's electricity consumption shall be subject to the records of the electric energy metering device legally recognized by the metrological verification institution. The replacement of power supply meters must be provided by the power supply station, and only those that meet the standards can be used. The design, construction, installation and operation management of user power receiving devices shall conform to national standards or electric power industry standards.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

Legal basis: Article 26 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Electric Power Law (revised 20 18) stipulates that power supply business organizations in power supply business areas have the obligation to supply power to users in their business areas in accordance with state regulations; Shall not, in violation of state regulations, refuse to supply power to units and individuals that apply for electricity in their business areas. To apply for new electricity consumption, temporary electricity consumption, increased electricity consumption, change of electricity consumption and termination of electricity consumption, procedures shall be handled in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Power supply enterprises shall publish the procedures, systems and charging standards for electricity consumption in their business premises to provide information for users.