Propane gas can be an affordable way to heat your home, get hot water, cook, and power home appliances. It’s essential to follow best safety practices if you’re handling tanks, fuel lines, appliances, and any other equipment near the fuel source. With safe handling, it is one of the most efficient fuels for home heating and other applications. Here are helpful tips to ensure safe propane use.
Certified Installation
It’s important to always use a certified technician when installing new propane appliances. Improper installation can lead to gas leaks and other major issues. A certified technician will make sure that all connections are secure and complete any other safety checks before your new appliance is ready to go.
What if you smell gas?
If you smell a faint “rotten egg” smell (odorant added to propane so it can be detected), it should be treated as a potential emergency. The following actions should be taken immediately:
- Extinguish all smoking materials, open flames, and any sources of ignition.
- Get everyone out of the area where you suspect gas is leaking.
- Turn off the gas supply valve on your propane tank if it’s safe to do so.
- Contact your propane supplier to report the problem. If you can’t reach them call 911 or your local fire department immediately.
- Get your system checked by a trained professional to ensure everything is functioning safely before using any propane appliances.
Communicating with Professionals
Reporting a suspected leak to your propane supplier with all relevant information will make it easier for you to get help. It’s essential to listen closely to any instructions from emergency responders or propane service professionals because their expertise is crucial in ensuring safety.
Don’t run out of gas
Letting your propane tank get close to running out before your refill can be hazardous for system health and risks you getting caught with no heat or hot water. Your pilot light may go out if your tank runs out of gas and relighting it without a leak check can be dangerous. Because of this, it’s important to schedule your next propane delivery before your tank drops below 20% to ensure you won’t run out.
Automatic Fuel Delivery from Supreme Energy
Supreme Energy offers propane delivery services to homes and businesses in Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties in MA. Our customer support is available 24/7 to help with heating emergencies at any time of the night or day. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your home’s energy needs.
