Common Mistakes First-Time Propane Homeowners Make
Common Mistakes First-Time Propane Homeowners Make Buying a home with a propane system can be a great investment, providing reliable energy for heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, clothes dryers, generators, and other household appliances. However, for homeowners who are new to propane, there is often a learning curve. Unfortunately, many propane customers make some easy […]
What Size Propane Tank Does a Whole-Home Generator Need?
What Size Propane Tank Does a Whole-Home Generator Need? A whole house propane generator ensures a reliable power supply if extreme weather conditions, utility power failures or unexpected outages occur. Unlike a portable generator, a whole-home generator can automatically provide power to critical systems in the home, such as heating and cooling, lights, medical equipment, […]
How to Prepare Your Vacation Home’s Propane System for Winter
How to Prepare Your Vacation Home’s Propane System for Winter For those who own vacation or seasonal homes, preparing the propane system before winter sets in is crucial to protecting the home. Vacation homes can sit empty for weeks or months in the winter season and require proactive maintenance more than ever. A well prepared […]
Spring Propane Maintenance Checklist
Spring Propane Maintenance Checklist months. Propane equipment may have to work harder to keep up with the heating demands during the winter, and spring is a good time to check on the system, give it routine maintenance, and get ready for the summer heat. A proactive approach now could help to maximize the life of […]
How Heat Waves Affect Propane Tank Pressure
How Heat Waves Affect Propane Tank Pressure Summer heat waves bring soaring temperatures that can affect many parts of a home’s outdoor equipment, including propane tanks. Many homeowners may see their propane tanks in direct sunlight and wonder if the pressure is building up inside the tank or if there are safety issues. Although the […]
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 […]
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 […]
