Can Snow Damage Your Propane Tank?
Can Snow Damage Your Propane Tank? The cold winter weather can trigger concerns about the effects of snow and freezing temperatures on outdoor propane tanks. Many homeowners are wondering if heavy snow can cause damage to the tank, affect its performance, or cause maintenance concerns since the propane tanks are kept outside all year long. […]
Summer Propane Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Summer Propane Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know While propane is often associated with home heating during the colder months, it remains an important energy source throughout the summer. Propane is used for water heaters, outdoor kitchens, grills, pool heaters, fireplaces, generators and other appliances throughout the year by many homeowners. Excessive fuel demand during […]
Preparing Your Propane System for the First Freeze
Preparing Your Propane System for the First Freeze One of the best ways to ensure reliable heating and uninterrupted fuel supply throughout colder months is to get your propane system ready for the first freeze. If your furnace or other home heating equipment is propane-fired, or if you use propane to heat your water, cook, […]
What Happens During a Residential Propane Tank Inspection?
What Happens During a Residential Propane Tank Inspection? Residential propane tank inspection is a critical part of keeping a propane system safe, efficient, and reliable. Routine inspections help to maintain your propane equipment in normal operating condition, whether you are a new homeowner, planning routine maintenance or preparing for the heating season. These assessments will […]
What Homeowners Should Know About Underground Propane Tanks
What Homeowners Should Know About Underground Propane Tanks Propane tanks are often associated with the familiar above-ground tanks found near homes or businesses. But with homeowners looking for the advantages of propane with none of the large outdoor tanks, underground propane is now a growing choice. A subsurface installation allows homeowners to save their landscaping […]
Can Trees or Shrubs Be Planted Near a Propane Tank?
Can Trees or Shrubs Be Planted Near a Propane Tank? Many homeowners stare at their propane tank and think the same thing: it’s an eyesore. They want to hide it with landscaping; plant some shrubs, maybe a hedge, maybe even a small tree to break up the white metal cylinder sitting in their yard. But […]
Should You Cover Your Propane Tank in Winter?
Should You Cover Your Propane Tank in Winter? During the winter months, many homeowners seek to safeguard outdoor equipment against freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and the elements. With propane tanks being kept outside all year, you may be thinking about covering the tank in the winter months to help protect it or to help it […]
How to Protect Your Propane Tank From Rust
How to Protect Your Propane Tank From Rust Propane tanks can last for years outdoors and are a reliable source of energy for homes, businesses, farms and recreational property. They’re built from tough steel and have protective coatings to withstand regular weather conditions as they stay outside all year long. Despite this, moisture, temperature and […]
Why Does My Propane Fireplace Smell Strange?
Why Does My Propane Fireplace Smell Strange? Many homes are outfitted with a propane fireplace, which offers warmth, comfort and ambiance. A well-functioning propane fireplace should not emit strong or persistent smells when operational. But sometimes homeowners may detect a strange odor from the fireplace, particularly at the start of the heating season or after […]
What Happens If Water Gets Into a Propane Tank?
What Happens If Water Gets Into a Propane Tank? Propane tanks are designed to allow propane to be stored safely in a sealed environment, preventing exposure to outside contaminants (moisture, dirt and debris). A well-maintained propane tank should never contain water in normal operation. But, for some homeowners, they may wonder what could occur if […]
