June is Propane Safety Month. At Great Valley Propane, our number one priority is to keep those who we serve, work with, and live near safe. Our experts are highly trained and are ready to take care of your safety needs around the clock. While propane is a safe fuel, understanding how your system works and how to use it safely keeps your home and everyone in it protected. Read this blog from Great Valley Propane to learn the top industry-approved propane safety tips for Pennsylvania and Maryland homeowners.
Top Propane Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Protected
1. Take the Time to Learn How Your Tank Works
Familiarize yourself with the general functions of your propane tank, such as how to read your tank gauge and turn off your gas supply. Monitoring your fuel level will help avoid the risk of running out of fuel, which can result in damage and serious safety hazards.
2. Educate Everyone Living in Your Home
Ensure everyone living in your home understands propane safety precautions, such as proper measures for cylinder handling and storage and keeping flammable items away from your heating system. You should never store propane cylinders inside any enclosed building. Establish an evacuation plan with clear instructions and a meeting point to keep everyone safe in the event of a leak.
3. Take Care of Your Appliances
Schedule regular maintenance for your heating system and propane-powered appliances. This will promote safe, unobstructed operation and improve fuel efficiency.
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What to Do If You Smell Propane
Propane is naturally colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. A scent is added to help detect if a leak has occurred. If you smell propane:
- Extinguish any open flames. Do not turn any devices on or off. This includes light switches, phones, computers, flashlights, or appliances.
- Alert everyone inside and inform them to leave the home or commercial building immediately.
- Do not try to find the source of the leak.
- Be prepared to identify your location and whether the smell is inside or outside of the building.
- Call your local propane provider from the closest building landline or from your cellphone away from the leak site. If you cannot get in touch with Great Valley Propane, call 911 or your local fire department immediately.
- Do not return to the building until a qualified technician says it is safe to do so.
If you have any additional questions about propane safety, contact the experts at Great Valley Propane.
