Top Propane Safety Tips
Homeowners in the Northern Capital District of New York enjoy the reliability and versatility propane offers for their energy needs. On top of being a dependable and affordable heating fuel, propane is also non-toxic, poses no human health risks, and does not affect water, soil, or air quality. Many New Yorkers get propane fuel delivery and service from G.A. Bove Fuels to fuel their heating, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor appliances. While propane is safe and regulated by strict safety standards, there are still some safety tips you should be aware of when using this clean and energy-efficient fuel.
Propane Safety Tips for NY Homeowners
Know the Smell of Propane Gas
One of the most important safety tips for propane is to know the smell of propane, so you can detect a leak if one ever occurs. The odor of propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal. If you smell propane gas in your home or around your property, follow the steps below right away:
- Extinguish flames and sparks. Put out all smoking materials and other open flames.
- Avoid using anything that can create a spark or an electrical charge.
- Leave the area and get everyone out of the building or area.
- Shut off the gas. Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank.
- Report the leak. Call your propane supplier right away from another location.
- Do not return to the building or area until it is safe to do so.
- Get your system checked.
Other Important Propane System Safety Tips
Some other important safety tips include knowing about how to take care of your propane appliances and recognizing when they need repair or maintenance. As a propane user, you should keep these additional tips in mind:
- Propane appliances should always have proper circulation of air.
- Use propane appliances only for their original intended use.
- Never use cooking stoves for heating.
- Always keep a working fire extinguisher in your home.
- The flame should burn blue, not yellow or orange, which may indicate poor venting or combustion.
- Keep flammable or combustible materials away from propane appliances and storage tanks.
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Contact G.A. Bove Fuels about Propane Safety Tips
If you have any questions about propane safety or the use or installation of propane, please contact us! Our knowledgeable and professional propane experts will be happy to answer your questions.