It is still cold in many parts of the country, and winter isn’t quite over yet. There are some important things to think about to make sure your home is ready for a long winter even though a propane-powered home can be very energy efficient during the coldest months of the year.
These tips will help you get your propane-powered home ready for another winter, saving you money, keeping you safe, and keeping you warm until spring.
Keep An Eye On Your Propane Supply
It’s likely that you filled up your tank in the fall or early winter. But as the temperature continues to drop, keep a close eye on how much fuel you have. Make sure you never fall below the recommended 25% by checking them often.
What if you only had half a tank of propane fuel in the fall? By the start of winter, it could be almost empty. If it stays cold or gets even colder, keeping an eye on your gas levels is very important and can save you a lot of trouble.
Make sure you have enough fuel once a week to keep your home nice and cozy. If the level drops below halfway, you might want to call your propane source to set up the next fill-up. If you check your gas tank levels often, you won’t run out of gas in the middle of a snowstorm or before the temperature drops to a dangerous level.
Don’t Wait For Propane Prices To Go Up
Propane prices change a lot, especially in the winter. They can change because of the seasons, supply and demand, national and international economic problems, and even emergencies. Basically, if you wait too long to schedule delivery or service, you might end up paying more for gas than if you plan ahead and fill up your tank.
Propane needs can change a lot with the seasons, and costs may fluctuate to reflect these changes. In some places, demand can be higher in the summer, but in general, most propane purchases happen in the winter when people and companies need to heat their homes and businesses.
Handle Your Propane Tank With Care
Instead of most other heating options, propane fuel delivery is a cheap and environmentally friendly choice. However, they need to be handled in a certain way to keep everyone safe. Experts can help with that.
To make sure you’re handling your system safely, here are some safety standards and best practices to think about if you just bought a propane tank or moved to using propane fuel to power your home:
- For propane, freezing temps don’t matter. In fact, if you store your tank outside in the winter, you don’t even need to cover it. It is important to keep your gas tank away from temperatures above 120 °F (49 °C), though.
- When moving the tank from one place to another, keep it locked down. Since the tank should only be moved when it is blocked in and protected in an open-air truck bed, a trained propane professional should do it.
- Do not store a propane tank in your home, your car, or any other place that is directly connected to a house or business.
- When you put your tank away, make sure that the gas valve is always turned off. In your house, teach everyone how to spot the smell of rotten eggs that comes from a propane leak and what to do if they ever smell it.
