Author: andrew@agency15.com

Looking for ways to grow a more diverse supply chain in NY State? You’ve come to the right place! Irish Propane is proud to be recognized by NY State as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) – one of a small number of fuel businesses in the country to hold this honor.

From our Chairman of the Board and CEO to our COO and CIO, our company is led by strong women who form the heart of our fourth-generation family-owned business. Fronted by Family Matriarch and Irish Company Board Chair Marcia Irish – the inspiration for 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.

For reliable propane delivery backed by four generations of strong women leadership, trust the pros at Irish Propane. Contact us today to learn what our MWBE certification can mean for you, or for your business’ diversity goals!

Make Life Easier With The Convenient Customer Portal

There are many ways to make heating season easier in the months ahead – signing up for automatic propane delivery comes to mind – but one of the best ways to lower stress and save time and effort this fall and winter is also one of the easiest: register yourself on our online customer portal.

With our convenient online customer portal, you’ll be able to:

• Pay your bill
• Order fuel or request non-emergency service
• Update your propane delivery information
• Change your profile, password and email address

You will save time in the payment process, too, which could mean avoiding a late fee.

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!

Propane gas is a good friend to have here in Western New York – especially in the winter, when its efficient, eco-friendly friendly heat will keep you safe and comfortable no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.

But as a propane customer, you have some special considerations to keep in mind during the cold weather months – especially before, during, and after the arrival of severe winter storms. To keep your family – and our delivery teams – safe during heating season in your propane-powered home, be sure to follow these five steps:

1. Clear a path to your tank – Snow and ice can make it difficult to reach your propane tank for re-filling, monitoring, and maintenance – make sure you keep at least an 18” path cleared to your fill valve and gauge.
2. Mark your tank – Install a colored flag near the fill valve of your propane tank so our delivery crew can find it in the event of deep snow; a flag also helps the driver to safely and most effectively position his truck for your delivery.
3. Keep snow and ice off your tank – Once you clear a path to your propane tank, switch to a broom to clear snow and ice from the tank itself; using a shovel for this purpose could damage the tank.
4. Keep an eye on your propane levels – If you are not an automatic propane delivery customer, keep a close eye on your propane levels throughout the winter – especially during a cold snap when you will probably use propane more quickly than you realize. Call when your tank is about one-third full; the colder it is, the busier our delivery crew gets, so don’t wait until the last minute to contact us for a propane delivery.
5. Remind your family about propane leaks – Always keep a nose out for a propane leak, which smells like rotten eggs. If you detect that odor, follow propane safety procedures immediately.

Be prepared for any weather this winter with reliable propane delivery in Buffalo and Rochester, NY from the pros at Irish Propane. Contact us today to become an Irish Propane customer!

If you’re familiar with oil-fired heating systems – anything that uses heating oil or kerosene – you probably know that over time, those fuels will degrade, making them unusable and perhaps even unsafe if they’ve been stored for too long (about 18 months or so for #2 heating oil, but that’s assuming storage in a proper, air-tight container – it could be much less than that in compromised can or bottle).

The question is, does the same thing happen to propane gas?

The answer – and the good news if you heat your Western New York home with propane – is that propane does not, and in fact cannot, degrade.

Once it is stored in a tightly sealed tank, propane gas cannot react chemically or physically with anything else; the only issue you will ever have with propane is making sure the vessel in which you have stored the propane remains in good condition (this is the reason why propane cylinders need to be recertified periodically; it’s also why your household propane tank needs to be maintained regularly by a professional). A propane shelf life of 30 years or more would not be an unreasonable expectation – as long as you maintain your propane tank properly.

Propane: The Perfect Emergency Fuel

Indefinite shelf life makes propane gas the perfect fuel for whole house backup generators, and for use during and in the aftermath of severe weather emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. Versatile enough to use for cooking, heating, water heating, and even as a fuel for vehicles, propane is the perfect partner in a pinch.

Be ready for anything this winter with reliable commercial and residential propane deliveries in Rochester and Buffalo, NY from the pros at Irish Propane. Contact us today to learn more, or to become an Irish Propane customer.

When it comes to getting propane delivered in our Western New York service area, you basically have two choices: buy from a huge corporate industrial supplier that treats you like a number, or buy from a close-knit family of experts that has been in the business for nearly nine decades.

Seems like an easy choice to us…

With Irish Propane, you’ll get the same quality propane that the “big box” options offer – but you’ll get it from a fourth generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise with roots right here New York State.

Of course, when you do business with Irish Propane, you’ll always get:

• Personalized service
• Fair and honest pricing
• Problem-solving innovation
• Best-in-class safety standards

But most of all you’ll get all of that from real people who you can call and talk to whenever you need us.

In this era of mega corporations trying their best to take every last dime from you, isn’t it nice to know you have a propane supplier for your Rochester- or Buffalo-area home or business that is more Main Street than Wall Street?

You have it at Irish Propane.

For reliable propane delivery, propane cylinder refills, propane tank disposal and more – plus complete commercial services for your bar, restaurant, construction site, or any other business – trust the experts at Irish Propane. Contact us today to learn more.

It’s been a relatively mild fall so far in Buffalo and Rochester, but we all know what’s coming – and if you’re a local restaurant owner this year, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for a winter serving guests on your outdoor deck, bar, or patio.

If you haven’t put a plan in place for the crisp Western NY days and nights to come, now is the time – and one of the keys to that plan is to have plenty of propane patio heaters on tap for your outdoor space.

Propane patio heaters

They come in a range of sizes and configurations, including portable, freestanding, and wall mounted units that will provide high efficiency heat coverage for anywhere from 10 to 30 feet of patio space, depending on the BTU output of the unit.

Propane cylinder delivery in Buffalo and Rochester, NY

Most propane patio heaters are powered by propane cylinders – self contained 20-lb tanks that mount inside the heater framework. Irish Propane offers reliable propane cylinder delivery to keep your outdoor heating systems working away so your customers can chill when it’s chilly. We’ll keep the high-quality 20-lb cylinders coming all season long so you’re ready for any crowd in any weather.

Propane: The Perfect Fuel For Your Restaurant

Of course, space heating is just one small part of the role that propane can play in a successful restaurant like yours. Safe, reliable, eco-friendly propane can power everything from unique lighting and fire features to water heaters, grills, smokers, and more. The propane possibilities are endless!

If you’re looking for new ways to make your restaurant stand out from the crowd, propane can do that – contact us today to learn more.

For reliable delivery of 20-lb cylinders for your restaurant’s propane space heaters, trust the pros at Irish Propane. Contact us today to set up a propane delivery schedule for your restaurant – and don’t forget to check out our restaurant and bar services at Irish Carbonic!

 

What You Can Expect From Irish Propane

When it comes to buying propane in any of our Western New York service areas, you basically have two choices: buy from a huge supplier that treats you like a number, or buy from the friendly family of experts at Irish Propane.

That seems like an easy choice to us!

With Irish Propane, you’ll get the same quality propane services that the big guys offer – but you’ll get it from a fourth generation, family-owned, certified women’s enterprise with roots right here in the neighborhood.

Fair pricing and more

Of course, when you do business with Irish Propane, you’ll also get fair and honest pricing, with no hidden fees or outrageous service charges. We guarantee it.

More than that, we believe that you shouldn’t have to hassle with price shopping every year, trying to hunt down a bargain – and we don’t believe that a company should promise you a lower price up front, then raise it once you’re a committed customer (we would never do that to you!).

Of course, Fair and Honest pricing is just the beginning of what you’ll get when you become an Irish Propane customer: you’ll also get personalized service from a team of experts and best-in-class safety standards on every propane delivery we send.

But most of all you’ll get all of that from real people who you can count on whenever you need us. In this era of huge companies and big box stores, isn’t it nice to you’re your propane supplier has a friendly face?

For reliable propane deliveries with a local touch, trust the experts at Irish Propane – providing reliable propane gas deliveries in Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding areas of Western New York. Contact us today to learn more, or to become an Irish Propane customer.

Most people think of propane gas only as a fuel for their grill or RV. But the truth is that propane is one of the most versatile and powerful sources of home energy around. Propane can power just about any home comfort appliance that runs on electricity, and usually do a better job of it, too.

“Better” often translates to money in your pocket: by operating at high efficiency and producing an intensive output of energy when you burn it, propane allows your equipment to operate less often and for less time, saving you money.

Take propane water heaters, for example. They cost 30 percent less to operate than electric models on average – even less if you invest in a tankless model. But even if you don’t go tankless, a conventional propane water heater (one with a tank) will have a much faster recovery period (the time it takes to reheat a tank of water once you run out) than an electric version – which means you’ll enjoy longer, hotter showers.

Cost savings + Versatility = the Propane Advantage

Water heaters are just the tip of the “propane is better“ iceberg. Consider these benefits when you choose propane appliances over electric models:

• Propane gas cooking ranges give you precision temperature control that no electric stovetop can match;
• Propane fireplaces will give you the romantic glow of a hearth at the click of a button, with about four times the heating efficiency of a wood-burning fireplace (and without the mess);
• A propane clothes dryer will dry your clothes faster, which causes less wear and tear on them;
• Propane spa heaters will heat faster and more effectively than an electric heat pump, which means you can use them year-round.

If environmental performance matters to you, consider that when taking into account the whole fuel cycle (from production and delivery to use), propane appliances produce about half as many carbon emissions their electric counterparts.

Using electric appliances just doesn’t add up – switch to propane power today! Contact Irish Propane today and learn more about propane appliance installations in Buffalo and Rochester, NY!

Propane gas is one of the most powerful, clean-burning fuels around – two big reasons why it the fuel of choice for thousands of homeowners in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.

But what sets propane apart from other home energy options is that it combines that power with versatility: like electricity, propane can be used to run just about appliance –the difference is that propane appliances will almost always outperform their electric counterparts.

Take water heaters, for example: a propane water heater will save you about 30 percent on your energy bills compared to an electric water heater while providing much faster recovery times. That 30 percent savings can jump to 50 percent if you compare conventional storage-type electric water heaters to propane tankless water heater models.

Propane Advantages

But great efficiency is just one benefit of choosing propane to power your appliances. Consider these propane advantages:

• Propane space heaters and wall heaters heat rooms faster and more evenly than electric models, and typically run more efficiently.
• Propane furnaces feature two-stage gas burners and variable speed motors that deliver consistently warm air everywhere in your home, no matter how cold it gets outside.
• Propane gas cooking ranges, available in a variety of sizes and styles, give you precision temperature control that no electric stovetop can match.
• Propane water heaters have a much faster recovery period than electric models, so you’ll enjoy longer, hotter showers
• Propane clothes dryers dry faster with less wear and tear on your clothes than electric clothes dryers

As you can see, you’ll save money and get better performance when you choose propane appliances. You’ll also help the environment, since as much as two-thirds of the energy used by a power plant to generate and transmit electricity is wasted.

Propane – a smart fuel for your appliances! If you’re ready to make the switch to propane and live in our Western NY service area, be sure to become an Irish Propane customer for the most reliable propane delivery in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.

If you’re building in Buffalo or Rochester, the cold will get you sooner or later, making it difficult to keep your materials protected, your people safe, your pipes thawed, and your construction projects on schedule.

It’s a potentially costly problem – but one you can prevent with commercial propane services from Irish Propane.

Temporary heating fuel

With reliable commercial propane deliveries for construction sites available all winter long, Irish Propane will help you keep everyone and everything at your project site working the way they’re supposed to.

Our staff will work with you to find temporary heating solutions that fit your needs and budget, helping you design safe, compliant heating and propane storage systems that work in your unique setting. If you need help navigating the world of construction site propane safety and permitting, we can help you there, too. And of course, if you need propane temporary heating equipment repairs, we’ve got you covered.

Propane is great for permanent heat, too

Of course, propane isn’t just great for temporary heating: it’s also a great choice for permanently powering your construction project.

If you’re undecided about how to bring juice to your building or complex, consider the many advantages of clean, green propane gas.

Commercial propane is:

• Efficient, with ratings on some equipment reaching into the high 90s;
• Versatile, able to power everything from furnaces and outdoor lighting to backup power;
• Safe, with extremely high standards set for fuel handling and equipment construction; and
• Eco-friendly, with one of the best carbon profiles you’ll find among available energy sources.
• Economical, particularly when you consider propane building incentives.

Power your construction heat and build your next project in Western New York with clean, green gas from Irish Propane. Contact us today to learn more about temporary heat services in Buffalo and Rochester, NY!