Propane Safety in North Chemung, NY for your Home or Business
Propane is a safe, reliable energy option that consumers across the country count on to heat their homes, power their appliances, and keep daily life running smoothly. Approved as an alternative fuel under the Clean Air Act and the National Energy Policy, propane is environmentally friendly and clean burning with lower greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions than most fossil fuels. However, it is important that customers are aware of the potential safety hazards and the safety procedures you should follow to ensure that you and your family are safe when using propane.
The following are key highlights to keep everyone safe and to reduce the risk of serious and potentially fatal injury, fire, or explosion:
- Know the Smell of Propane
- Propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal.
- Some people may have a less sensitive sense of smell and on rare occasions propane may lose its odor. A good option to overcome this sensitivity is the installation of one or more propane gas detectors that would sound an alarm if propane is in the air.
- If You Smell Gas or Your Propane Gas Detector Is Alarming
- Immediately extinguish all smoking materials or open flames and DO NOT operate any lights, appliances, or phones.
- Evacuate the building immediately where you suspect propane may be leaking.
- If it is safe to do so, turn off the supply valve on your propane tank by turning it in a clockwise direction.
- Report the gas leak immediately from a nearby location by calling Valley Energy at (877) 480-3067, 911, or your local fire department.
- DO NOT return to the building or area of the propane leak until a qualified Valley Energy service technician has inspected the entire propane system.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Your Safety
- Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, odorless gas that is produced from incomplete combustion that can cause serious health issues.
- Signs of improper combustion include sooting on appliances and vents, burning odors, or increased moisture on the inside of windows.
- Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and nausea. If you or a family member show physical signs of CO poisoning, evacuate the building immediately and call 911 or your local fire department.
- Appliance Maintenance
- Only a qualified service technician should install, service, or repair your appliances and piping system.
- Do not modify or repair any valves, regulators, connectors, controls or other system parts as this may create the risk of a gas leak that can result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
- If a pilot light repeatedly goes out or is difficult to light, there may be a safety problem. It is strongly recommended that you call a qualified service technician to inspect and repair the problem.
- Running out of Gas
- A serious safety hazard may occur if you run out of gas including the risk of a fire, explosion, or serious injury. You must call Valley Energy immediately at (877) 480-3067 to report the out of gas condition so a qualified service technician can inspect the propane system and perform a mandatory leak check.
Valley Energy takes your safety seriously and you can learn more about the benefits and safe use of propane in your home or business at https://www.propane.com/for-my-home.
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Commercial Propane Services in North Chemung, NY
Valley Energy can provide all your propane and associated equipment requirements for small to large businesses, manufacturers, contractors, developers, and retailers, including applications for:
- Commercial building heat and hot water for office buildings, apartment/townhouse/condo complexes, motel/hotels, and government buildings.
- Restaurants for building heat, hot water, and cooking. Chefs prefer the instant response and control that propane provides versus electric options.
- Propane cylinder filling whereby Valley’s bulk trucks will fill customer-owned or Valley-supplied propane cylinders on site for use in forklift equipment, food truck operations, or other portable/temporary business operations.
- Propane pump stations can be an incremental profit center for many retailers such as garden centers, farm stores, building supply or hardware stores, and service stations.
- Temporary heat applications for the building and construction trades.
- The landscaping business and golf courses for use in propane-powered lawnmowers and trimmers. Typically, this equipment has ~30% lower operating costs, lower maintenance costs, significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less downtime than diesel- or gasoline-powered equipment.
- Backup generators that provide critical power during electrical outages. Typical users include hospitals, colleges, large commercial office buildings, and cell towers.
- Fleet Autogas, which is gaining popularity as an alternative fuel to meet federal, state, and local emissions standards. Typically, users are government fleets, school bus companies, and large commercial fleets such as UPS and FedEx.
Interested in opening a Valley Energy propane account for your business? Get started here.
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Agricultural Propane Services in North Chemung, NY
Valley Energy can provide all your propane and associated equipment requirements for all types of agricultural businesses, including applications for:
- Building heat and hot water for farmhouses, tenant houses, livestock buildings/milk parlors, wineries, craft brew houses, and greenhouse operations. Propane costs are typically less than electric and continue to operate during power outages, which is critical to agricultural operations.
- Propane crop drying is the right choice for more than 50% of farmers per the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Farm Incentive Program based upon its reliability and environmental friendliness. In fact, when propane is used with newer crop-drying equipment there is more than 50% energy savings over the use of older equipment.
- Irrigation engines that operate on propane are significantly more environmentally friendly than diesel- or gasoline-powered equipment, have lower operating costs, and require less maintenance.
- Flame weed control or insect flaming is growing significantly with the emergence of organic farming. This process can be done in virtually any growth stage and any weather, does not leave any chemical residues on the crops or in the soil, is financially competitive with the use of herbicides, and does not damage the soil microbes.
- Backup generators that provide critical power during electrical outages. This is especially critical to many farms that need to keep their milk houses in operation or other critical equipment operating during prolonged outages.
- Vehicle Autogas, which is gaining popularity as an alternative fuel to meet federal, state, and local emissions standards. Farmers are environmentally conscious and with the selection of propane powered-pickups and medium-duty trucks to choose from, they will experience lower fuel costs (than diesel or gas) and less vehicle maintenance.
Interested in opening a Valley Energy propane account for your business? Get started here.
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Save Money in North Chemung, NY with Pricing Plans & Savings Opportunities
When you’re a Valley Energy customer, you can find excellent savings opportunities to help you control your propane bills. At Valley Energy we offer competitive and transparent pricing options including:
- Prebuy, Fixed Price, and market-based pricing programs.
- New customer incentives.
- Loyalty pricing programs for existing customers to assure fair and consistent pricing on an annual basis.
- No hidden or extra fees such as delivery charges, hazmat fees, or training fees that many suppliers charge on each delivery.
- New equipment rebate programs offered through the National Propane Education & Research Council and NYPGA PERC.
Would you like to take advantage of these energy savings opportunities in North Chemung, NY? Reach out online to Valley Energy to find out how much you can reduce your NY propane home comfort costs!
Automatic Propane Delivery
This hassle-free option allows you to focus on other things while we take care of your home’s propane level. We keep an eye on your fuel tank levels and automatically make a fuel delivery before your tank runs empty. You can sign up for automatic fuel delivery in North Chemung, NY by contacting us online or by phone at (877) 480-3067.
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Commercial and Agricultural Power Fuels in North Chemung, NY
Valley Energy can provide a wide range of power fuels for your specific energy requirements including:
- Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) for all on-road application
- Dyed Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSDD) for all off-road applications
- Winterize diesel products to increase the cold weather operability of ULSD and ULSDD through the use of winter additives, ultra-low sulfur kerosene (ULSK), or a combination of both additives and ULSK. We can recommend the proper blended fuel based upon weather conditions and how long the product will be stored in your tank, or we can provide a blend that meets your specific requirements.
- A range of gasoline grades with 10% ethanol including regular no lead (87 Octane), midgrade no lead (89 Octane), and premium no lead (93 Octane).
- 91 Octane no lead without ethanolthat can be used in classic cars, marine applications, and small engines such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc. The use of this product can help to prevent damage to fuel systems and engines where the use of ethanol gasolines can cause corrosion of metal parts, deterioration of plastic parts, and is susceptible to phase separation.
Interested in opening a Valley Energy propane account for your business? Get started here!
To order gasoline for your Western New York business needs, contact us here or give us a call at (877) 480-3067.
Residential Fuel Oil and Kerosene in North Chemung, NY
Your heating oil and kerosene are now better than ever since New York State mandated a change to ultra-low sulfur heating oil (ULSHO) in 2012. By removing 99% of the sulfur content of the fuel, these efficient and more environmentally friendly products boast substantially reduced emissions. Used primarily for home heating or hot water, the new ULSHO and ULSK reduce the amount of maintenance that may be required on your heating equipment and helps extend the service life of this equipment.
The use of ULSHO or ULSK combined with the new super-efficient heating equipment can boast efficiencies as high as 95%.
All new customers receive a FREE safety inspection of the oil tank, piping, vent, and fill system prior to the first delivery to assure your system is safe and ready for delivery. To become a new heating oil delivery customer, click here!
Residential Propane Services in North Chemung, NY
Valley Energy is your locally owned and operated propane energy company serving the counties of Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates in Western New York and the Genesee Valley. Propane is an environmentally friendly, versatile energy product that can provide a whole-house energy solution for space heating, hot water, cooking, drying, gas fireplaces, and outdoor grilling. To learn more about your options for service contact us or keep reading to check out some specific details and differences. Either way, you can stay connected in North Chemung, NY by liking us on Facebook, where we post updates, seasonal discounts, and more.
