Month: August 2020

Social distancing closed down restaurants in Buffalo and Rochester earlier this year, driving many of us to use our propane outdoor grills more than usual. As a result, you might find yourself with a few more empty 20-lb. propane barbecue cylinders than you normally have as summer 2020 winds down, some of which may no longer safe to use.

If you have empty propane tanks laying around your backyard (remember, never inside your home or attached garage for safety reasons!), it’s a good idea to have them refilled or recycled before the cooler weather arrives here in western New York.

Remember: discarding propane cylinders with your regular trash is dangerous – and illegal!

While you may find some private recycling companies that will take your old single use or refillable propane grill cylinders, the easiest and safest way to handle propane tank disposal in Buffalo and Rochester, NY is to bring your propane tank to one of our convenient locations and let us do it for you.

Safe Tank Transport Tips

When transporting your tank, please observe the following propane safety procedures:

• Keep the tank it in a secure, well-ventilated location in your vehicle
• Always transport the tank upright
• Turn the valve off; if you have a valve cap, use it
• Take the tank directly to the refilling location
• Never leave the tank unaccompanied in the vehicle

If you need your propane tank re-certified (which is required once your tank reaches its tenth year in use and every five years after that), we can do that, too.

Dispose of your propane barbecue cylinder properly – come to our Irish Propane locations and we’ll get it done. Contact us today to learn more about propane grill cylinder disposal in Rochester and Buffalo, NY.

A propane tank is a simple piece of equipment – but because it holds high-pressure propane gas, it is critical to maintain it properly and to fix any problems that happen with it immediately and correctly.

The question is, who’s going to pay for all of that work?

When you lease a tank from Irish Propane,

• We take care of all needed inspections, maintenance, and repairs; if your tank needs to be replaced, we’ll do it…for free.
• If the tank ever leaks, we’ll repair or replace it…for free.
• If you need a larger or smaller tank, we’ll swap tanks…for free

When you buy your own propane tank,

• You are responsible for all required inspections and maintenance, plus all costs associated with them – including replacement parts
• You must own and know how to safely use any maintenance equipment needed to adjust and fix all the tank’s valves and gauges, and to repair tank exteriors. Remember: improper use of these tools could put your family at risk!
• If your tank leaks, any gas lost is your responsibility.
• By law, we cannot fill an improperly maintained tank – which means if we find a problem we cannot deliver your gas.

When you get right down to it, leasing your tank is usually the smart choice.

Become an Irish Propane customer for expert, convenient propane deliveries

If you’re ready for a new propane supplier in Western NY, we’re ready for you! Our expert propane technicians will get you started on the road to safe, reliable propane deliveries. If you need to install a new propane tank, we can help you there, too.

Contact Irish Propane today to learn more about propane tank leasing in Buffalo and Rochester NY, or to become an Irish Customer and get started with reliable propane deliveries in the coming months!

 If you hear a hissing sound coming from your propane tank, don’t immediately presume you have a propane leak (unless you smell a leak’s telltale rotten egg odor – in which case follow propane safety procedures immediately).

That fact is, that hissing sound may not be a propane leak at all. As our friends at propane101.com explain, several other culprits could be to blame, including:

• An open bleeder valve – The bleeder valve – also called a liquid level gauge – is a small device that enables your delivery technician to accurately monitor how much propane is in the tank during a refill. To deliver your propane, your driver must open the bleeder valve; occasionally, it doesn’t close properly. If this is the case, simply turn the bleeder valve clockwise to stop the flow of gas.
• An open relief valve – A pressure relief valve is a required feature on all propane tanks and cylinders, because propane expands when it’s heated. On a hot, sunny day, you may find that the relief valve is open (and hissing); that is because it is doing what it is designed to do on hot days – slowly release pressure built up by the propane, which expands when subjected to heat. Never try to close, look into, or tap an open relief valve! Instead, you can relieve some pressure in your tank by spraying cool water from a garden hose on the tank’s surface.

If the hissing noise persists, you may have a propane gas leak – contact us immediately for service.

Keep your family safe in your propane-powered home by using your eyes, nose and ears! Learn more about propane safety here – or contact us with questions any time.