Month: February 2020

For the Irish Companies, the C-Suite should probably be called the W-suite.

From our Chairman of the Board and CEO to our COO and CIO, our company is led by strong women – the core of our fourth-generation family-owned business that took the reins from Bob Irish after his passing.

Led by Family Matriarch and Irish Company Board Chair Marcia Irish – the architect and instiller of many of the core operating principles that still guide the company today – Irish Propane and Irish Carbonic continue to innovate and evolve to partner with residential and commercial customers in Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY and cities throughout Ohio.

From CEO Laurie Irish-Jones and COO Pam Irish to CIO Victoria Wasson, our team of women leaders continues to drive our mission to deliver peace of mind to the people and businesses we serve. We are proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) and continue to live by the core values of integrity, respect, strong work ethic, honesty, and fun that have guided us since our early beginnings.

To learn more about our family and our history, check out this video – or better yet, become an Irish Propane customer or Irish Carbonic customer and join our family yourself. You’ll always get fair and honest pricing, there-when-you-need-us service, and the most exacting safety standards you’ll find in our industries and service areas.

Are YOU the Irish Company’s longest customer?! We are choosing two winners — the customer who has been with us the longest, and also one more name drawn at random as a way to say thanks for your business. Both winners will be awarded a $50 gift card, from our customer Amherst Pizza & Ale House. Enter by posting your story in our Facebook comments section below by March 31, 2020!

A storage tank is the heart of a propane-powered home, and choosing the right one for the job isn’t always as easy a decision as you might think (a big reason why we supply your tank when you become an Irish Propane customer).

Still, it’s always best to be an educated customer, so we’ve prepared this short guide to talk about some of the decisions that go into selecting a propane tank that’s right for your Rochester- or Buffalo-area home.

Consideration 1: Underground vs. aboveground

Choosing between an above-ground and under-ground propane storage tank largely comes down to three factors: your preferred aesthetics, whether or not it is legal to install an underground tank in your town and on your property, and what size you need (underground propane tanks can have a larger capacity than aboveground propane tanks).

Consideration 2: Shape

Aboveground propane tanks come in two basic types: horizontal tanks and vertical cylinders. Horizontal propane tanks are high-capacity containers typically used where propane is the main source of heat in the home. Because they hold more propane, they reduce your need for winter propane deliveries, which can help in areas where weather is unpredictable (like, we don’t know, everywhere around here). Vertical propane cylinders are generally smaller, so they can be placed out of sight against a building or near a property line.

Consideration 3: Size

Above ground propane tanks come in sizes ranging from 120 to 1000+ gallons. Some common propane tank sizes are:

• 120-gallon, 150-gallon or 250-gallon tanks – Good for most propane equipment applications except whole-house heating. Equipment may include stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters, space heaters, generators or fireplaces.
• 325-gallon or 500-gallon tanks – These tanks are generally designed for households using 100–200 gallons a month; a 500-gallon propane tank will be appropriate to heat most houses ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 square feet.
• 1,000-gallon tanks and larger – These tanks are used for large residential applications (4,500+ square feet) or commercial and industrial applications.

Consideration 4: Owning vs. Leasing

Although there are some advantages to owning your own propane tank (controlling who supplies your propane gas being the big one), for most people the disadvantages of owning your propane tank far outweigh the benefits.

When you buy your own propane tank, for example, you are responsible for all installation and maintenance tasks associated with your tank, including repair, replacement, and parts. You are also responsible for recertifying the tank according to local and state laws.

When you lease a propane tank, on the other hand, the supplier is responsible for installing and maintaining your tank, and all the costs and procedures associated with those tasks.

No hassle propane tank installations when you become an Irish Propane customer

When you become an Irish Propane, we’ll provide you a propane storage tank and set you up for propane deliveries in Buffalo and Rochester. We’ll walk you through our recommendations, then install the tank correctly and in compliance with all applicable laws and codes. You’ll have none of the worry or cost of personal ownership of the tank, and you’ll know your propane tank will be installed the right way.

Whatever your preference or need, Irish Propane can provide great advice and expert propane tank installation in Buffalo and Rochester, NY. Contact us today to learn more about propane tank installation, or to become an Irish Propane customer!

Propane is a safe, effective and efficient fuel for your home heating and home comfort systems. As with any energy source, however, you need to know how to operate your propane equipment if you want to keep your family safe.

The two most important things to know if you’re the owner of a propane-powered home are how to detect a propane gas leak and what to do if you have one.

Here the basics.

How can I tell if I have a propane gas leak?

For your safety, propane manufacturers add a strong odorant to propane (usually ethyl mercaptan, which smells like rotten eggs) to help you detect a leak under most conditions.

As a precaution, however, we recommend that you install a propane gas detector in your home as well in the event you are suffering from a cold or allergies and can’t smell the odor. Carbon monoxide detectors are also critical, and required by law for most residences in New York State.

What should I do if I smell a propane gas leak?

If you detect the rotten egg smell of a propane gas leak, please take the following safety precautions:

• Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or a fire.
• Leave the house immediately and call 911 from a friend’s house at a safe distance from your own.
• As you leave the house, do not touch any electrical outlets or light switches.
• Make sure you have any propane equipment checked and serviced before you use it again!

Look for more propane safety tips here.

Stay safe! Contact Irish Propane today to learn more about propane safety in your home or business, or to schedule a propane delivery in Rochester or Buffalo, NY!