How do I recognize the smell of propane?

Propane has a strong, unpleasant smell like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal. Propane manufacturers add the smell deliberately to help alert customers to propane leaks, which can create a safety hazard. TAKE THE SNIFF TEST. Teach everyone in your home or building what propane smells like. You can find scratch and sniff […]

What should I do if I smell gas?

NO FLAMES OR SPARKS! Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or a fire. LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY! Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect gas is leaking. SHUT […]

What can I use propane for inside my house?

Many people associate propane solely with outdoor grills, but propane can power many household appliances. You can use propane for home heating or your boiler. A propane fireplace offers more even heating and eliminates the ash and soot produced by a wood burning fireplace. Clothes dryers, ranges, and ovens can all run off propane as […]

What is Propane?

Propane (also called LPG-liquefied petroleum gas-or LP gas) is a widely used fuel. It is transported and stored as a very cold liquid and can cause a “freeze burn” or frostbite if it contacts the skin. The liquid propane is turned into a gas inside a tank or a cylinder. In its natural form, propane […]

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