Author: andrew@agency15.com

The New Year has arrived here in Buffalo and Rochester (and everywhere else, for that matter), and with it come this year’s round of resolutions. Why not make a few that will make your home life easier, safer, and more comfortable?

Here are six home comfort resolutions to make and keep for 2019:

1. Buy with your conscience and values – When it comes to finding a propane supplier in Western NY State, you have many options – but only one is a certified Women and Minority Business Enterprise: Irish Propane.
2. Treat yourself – There is nothing better than sitting by a cozy propane hearth – except possibly soaking in your propane-heated pool or spa. If you dream of making your home a comfy, cozy castle, propane can make it happen in 2019.
3. Recycle – Has your property become a graveyard for old propane cylinders? Contact us for propane tank disposal and reclaim your yard space.
4. Get energy smart – Commit to simple lifestyle changes that will make a big difference in your home energy bills. A few ideas:
   • Swap your incandescent light bulbs for LEDs
   • Use your programmable thermostat to drop temps six to eight degrees at night, or when no one is home; this could save you more than 10 percent on your energy bills.
   • Install low-flow showerheads – Did you know that water heating accounts for about one-fifth of your energy use? Installing low flow fixtures could cut hot water use in half in your showers, bath, and sinks.
   • Invest in insulation for your unconditioned spaces (attics, crawl spaces, etc.) and weatherization measures (caulking, weather stripping, and door sweeps) for your windows and doors.
5. Commit to safety – If you don’t have carbon monoxide detectors installed at every level of your home, do it right away – these inexpensive fail-safes provide peace of mind, and could even save a life. Also consider installing propane leak detectors to prevent risks associated with propane odor loss – and be sure to review safety procedures with loved ones if you power your home with propane.

Save money and enjoy more peace of mind in 2019 – contact Irish Propane today for reliable propane deliveries for your home or business – always at fair and honest prices!

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy some well-earned time off with our family and friends in the warm comfort of our Buffalo- and Rochester-area homes.

As we prepare to ring in 2019 – our 87th year since the founding of our company by Ralph Irish – we wanted to say how much we continue to appreciate your business year in and year out.

We also want to remind you that – as always – we are here to keep your family safe, warm, and comfortable throughout the holiday season with reliable propane deliveries at fair and honest prices anywhere in our Western and Central NY State service area.

Whether you need propane for your home generator or heating system or to power your construction project or commercial enterprise, we’re always a phone call away with a crew of friendly, expert delivery technicians ready to go in any weather.

Until then, thanks again for choosing Irish Propane – Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

If you power your home with propane, you already know how well it does its job of keeping you warm and safe no matter how cold it gets here in Buffalo or Rochester. But just how cold can it get outside before propane starts to act a little…funny?

The answer is pretty darn cold: propane turns to a liquid at -44 degrees F. If it gets that cold or colder, pressure inside the tank will drop to the point where it is too low to effectively power your propane heating equipment.

The good news is that as cold as it gets in this part of New York State, temperatures won’t quite reach that low (for you trivia buffs, Buffalo reached an all-time low temp of -20 way back on February 9, 1934, according to the National Weather Service; Rochester reached its own record low of -22 degrees the same day), but it still pays to take some precautions if you own a propane-powered home in the area.

To avoid pressure problems during cold weather extremes:

• Order propane when your tank is no less than one-quarter full to keep positive pressure inside the tank (and prevent runouts).
• Clear snow away from your tank quickly
• Keep the regulator free of snow and ice
• Turn down the thermostat in your home – Decreasing the temperature in your house will lessen the time your system/appliance operates, permitting the pressure in the tank to build.

Other extreme weather propane tips:

• Clear snow and ice from propane tank regulators, vents, piping and valves to prevent damage that could cause a gas leak.
• Remove snow and ice from appliance vents, flues and chimneys to allow the gas to vent properly.
• Place a flag, pole, or stake next to your tank that is tall enough to be seen over the expected snowfall and drifts; this will help you find the tank in heavy snow.
• Turn off the main gas supply if an appliance fails to light or if a gas leak is detected.

Winter is almost here – do you have enough propane to keep your family safe, warm, and comfortable? Fill up today with the pros at Irish Propane!

At Irish Propane, we work hard every day to keep our Buffalo- and Rochester-area customers and neighbors satisfied – which means we are never satisfied with being “good enough.”

But we will only know if we are living up to our Core Values right if we hear from you!

If you have with us recently – whether for a residential propane delivery, a propane cylinder refill, propane tank disposal, or any of our commercial propane services for your warehouse, restaurant, construction project, or any other business, we would love to hear about your experience.

You can share your opinion:

• on the Irish Propane Facebook page
• on ReviewBuzz

You can also leave us feedback on Google+ or with the Better Business Bureau.

We look forward to hearing your feedback – and as always, please reach out and we’ll help you in any way we can!

At Irish Carbonic and Irish Propane, we are always grateful to the loyal customers and neighbors who have kept our family businesses up and running since 1932 – and for the opportunity to serve new customers as they join the Irish family.

But this week – Thanksgiving week – we are particularly grateful.

We are grateful that you put your faith in Irish Companies year after year to keep your home warm and your business up, running and productive – and we are grateful that you choose to support our certified Women’s Business Enterprise as we strive to make a difference in our Buffalo, Rochester, and Ohio communities.

We couldn’t succeed without your loyalty – and we hope to continue to reward that loyalty with quality service, fair and honest prices, and unmatched service. Whether you choose Irish as an bulk CO2 provider for your bar or restaurant, a propane supplier for your home heating, or for any other reason, we will work hard to earn your business in the months and years ahead.

As the winter heads our way, we hope you’ll rest easy knowing that Irish Carbonic and Irish Propane have you covered, no matter what your home or business demands of you – or us.

Thanks for choosing Irish Carbonic and Irish Propane – Happy Thanksgiving!

As a very smart architect once said, “less is more.”

As in, spending less time paying heating bills or managing your residential propane deliveries means spending more time with your family. Or watching football. Or doing whatever you do in your non-bill paying time (we doubt that’s what he had in mind when we coined that phrase, but it works for us so we’re running with it).

Saving time and making bill paying easier are two of the key reasons we created our convenient online customer portal, which enables you to:

• Make a secure payment
• See your account balance
• Order fuel or request non-emergency service
• Update your propane delivery information
• Change your profile, password and email address

Want a third reason? You’ll save a stamp and some paper – and you may even save yourself a late fee one day.

If you’ve never logged into your online account page, why not visit our customer portal today? Just remember to have your account number handy – and don’t forget to save your password.

Managing your Irish Propane account has never been easier – log in to our online customer portal today to discover the benefits for yourself!

We see it every autumn on construction sites – an unexpected cold snap comes in and companies all over Rochester and Buffalo are suddenly scrambling to keep their construction materials protected, their workers warm, and their projects moving forward.

It’s a potentially costly problem – but an avoidable one, with a little help from Irish Propane. Our temporary construction heating systems are a safe, efficient, and eco-friendly way to keep your construction project moving, and to keep your materials preserved and in workable condition throughout the winter.

Irish Propane offers custom temporary heating solutions where and when you need them for your construction site. Our team of experts will:

• Help you design and implement an integrated temporary heating system
• Assist you with all permitting
• Provide flexible lease solutions
• Deliver cost estimates for fuel and equipment
• Support you with free emergency repair
• Create automated systems to reduce labor costs
• And more

From Salamanders and portable infrared heaters to forced air and trailer heaters, Irish Propane has the solutions you need to keep your crew warm and working.

To learn more, contact the temporary heat specialists at Irish Propane today!

If you need to keep product moving all day, every day in your warehouse or at your commercial worksite, just remember: not all forklifts are created equal. To get the best forklift performance, you’ll need the best forklift fuel: propane gas.

Choose propane for your forklift fleet and you’ll get:

• More power – The power of an electric forklift downgrades as the battery drains, but a propane forklift runs at full power at all times. Propane forklifts also run longer between refuels and can handle heavier workloads than other forklift types.
• Cost reduction – Forklifts powered by clean-burning propane last about twice as long as their gas-powered counterparts; they also cost less to maintain.
• Better safety performance – Propane can be used safely both indoors and outdoors, in wet or dry environments. Propane forklifts also include built in devices that automatically cut off propane flow in the event of an accident.
• Better environmental performance – Propane-powered forklifts emit about 20 percent fewer greenhouse gases than their gas-fueled equivalents.

Save money and cut downtime with the Irish Propane’s Propane Cylinder Exchange

Already have a propane forklift fleet in need of a convenient, safe, and cost-effective way to refuel? Enroll in the Irish Propane Forklift Cylinder Exchange Program.

Compared to tank refilling, our propane tank exchange program is:

• Faster – With our cylinder exchange, your workers will simply load a new tank and get back to work, cutting downtime for your business.
• Safer – With tank cylinders, filling is done at our facilities rather than yours – which means you won’t have to deal with safety risks or compliance issues.
• More economical – Our tanks are properly maintained so they won’t corrode on the inside – which means there will be no fuel injector-blocking rust to reduce your efficiency or cause costly equipment breakdowns.

Learn more about the Irish Propane Forklift Cylinder Exchange Program here – or contact us to learn how we can customize our program to meet the specific needs of your business.

Let Irish Propane delivery the quality forklift propane cylinders to keep your Buffalo- or Rochester-area business on the move. Contact us today to get started with our propane forklift cylinder exchange program!

Are you happy with the service you’re getting from Irish Propane? Why not share the love and get a credit of up $1300 for your account?

For each qualified* new customer you send our way, you’ll receive a $100 credit on your account. Your referral will also receive a $100 credit after their first fill.

Receive a $100 bonus after your 5th referred customer and a $200 bonus after your 10th referred customer for a possible credit of up to $1300.

Friends anywhere in our Rochester- or Buffalo-area service areas can become Irish Propane customers; if you’re not sure if we serve the area where your friend lives, contact us.

Refer a friend today and save on your next propane delivery bill. Contact us today to learn more!

*Referred customer must be pre-approved and enrolled in Automatic Delivery service. Contact us for further details.