Author: andrew@agency15.com

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.

Propane gas is a safe, effective and efficient fuel for your home heating and home comfort systems. As with any energy source, however, you need to be educated about 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 1) how to detect a leak and 2) what to do if you have one.

Here the basics:

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

For your safety, propane manufacturers add a strong odorant (usually ethyl mercaptan) to propane that smells like rotten eggs, which helps you to 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 highly recommended).

2. What should I do if I have a propane gas leak?

If you smell a leak,

• 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!

Get always-safe propane deliveries for your Western New York home or business from the pros at Irish Propane! Contact us today to learn more or become an Irish Propane customer in our Buffalo and Rochester service areas.

We’ve all had more than our share of indoor time this year, but that’s sure to change now that Memorial Day is behind us. The good news is we can enjoy the great outdoors while still avoiding crowds of people if we have an appealing, propane-powered outdoor living space to retreat to.

Propane can bring you the comforts of home under a canopy of stars – all at a fraction of the cost of a home addition. An investment in your outdoor space will usually pay for itself by giving your home more curb appeal if you plan to sell it – to say nothing of what it will do for your energy bills if your family spends more time outside your home than in it.

Propane: The versatile outdoor living fuel

Imagine what you could do with an outdoor space packed with the little luxuries you know and love. Consider these propane possibilities for your outdoor space:

• Propane patio heaters – Keep your guests comfortable on cool nights.
• Propane mosquito magnets – Imagine mosquito protection without the noxious smells or obnoxious sounds of sprays and zappers (here’s how a propane mosquito magnet works…pretty cool, huh?).
• A propane grill – When it comes to outdoor cooking, nothing beats the precision control of propane. Make a built-in grill the centerpiece of your outdoor kitchen, or upgrade your charcoal grill to a propane portable model.
• Propane pool heaters – Why limit your swimming to hot summer days? Get a propane pool heater and you’ll stretch your summer by several weeks.
• Propane lighting – From tiki torches to modern fixtures, propane lighting adds ambiance to any outdoor space without the wires or stinky candles.
• Propane fire pits and fire tables – Imagine sitting by a hearth under the stars – without leaving your backyard! You can do it, thanks to propane.

Power your outdoor fun with propane – delivered when and where you need it from the pros at Irish Propane. Contact us today to learn more about reliable propane deliveries in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.

Please note: At Irish Propane, your safety and comfort are always our priority. Please see our COVID-19 Service Update Page to learn more about how we are working to keep your family and our crews safe and your propane deliveries coming during this challenging time.

We all know how great food tastes when it’s prepared on a propane grill. But can that great-tasting food also be healthy?

You bet it can! Follow these five simple tips to make your summer grilling menus as nutritious as they are delicious.

Five Healthy Propane Grilling Tips

1. Find healthy inspiration – Look for delicious and healthy propane grilling recipes? Here are some resources to help you get started:
   • Real Simple
   • Food & Wine
   • Food Network
   • Allrecipes
2. Cook to safe temperatures – Use a food thermometer to make sure your meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach their safe minimum internal temperature. You can learn more about food thermometers here.
3. Avoid HCAs and PAHs – Cancer-causing Heterocyclic Amines (HCA) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) can form when you cook high fat meats at high heat for long periods. Use leaner cuts of beef, pork, or skinless chicken in smaller sizes (skewers work great), combined with a PAH/HCA-busting marinade (olive oil + mint family herbs such as basic, mint, rosemary, thyme, and oregano) to minimize PAH/HCA formation.
4. Pack on the fruits and veggies – Tomatoes, onions, peppers, zucchini, pineapple, mango, and even apples are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They taste great on the grill, too!
5. Make your own healthy sides – Swap the traditional store-bought baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad and potato salad – which are usually loaded with saturated fat, sodium and sugar – for healthier homemade versions. Salads – bean, fruit, or leafy green – are also great.

Enjoy a healthy Memorial Day with your propane grill!

Did you know that most cylinders you get at a propane tank exchange are only filled to about 75 percent of capacity? That won’t happen when you get your propane cylinder refilled at Irish Propane.

Visit us today to have your 20- to 40-lb. propane cylinder refilled at our Buffalo or Rochester locations so you’ll have enough gas on hand for the holiday and beyond!

Please note: At Irish Propane, your safety and comfort are always our priority. Please see our COVID-19 Service Update Page to learn more about how we are working to keep your family and our crews safe and your propane deliveries coming through this challenging time.

When Bob Irish looked at gas-powered forklifts in Buffalo, NY back in the early 1960s, he didn’t just see a tool for warehousing– he saw an opportunity for his customers (and his own business).

He knew that powering those forklifts with propane rather than gasoline would enable the vehicles to run longer and more efficiently, and to operate more reliably – huge benefits for companies trying to make it big in Buffalo business. He imagined a propane tank strapped to every forklift in town, and now – more than half a century later – that vision has, at least in part, become a reality.

That’s the Irish Way in a nutshell – using innovation and foresight, backed by hard work and a commitment to quality, to help local businesses thrive. It’s no coincidence that many of the companies that we introduced to propane so many decades ago continue to be our loyal customers.

As we look ahead to the next half century, we see more opportunities – and more challenges. Driven by the passion and dedication of the next generation of Irish-family leaders – and by the values that Bob and Marcia instilled in our business – we will continue to grow and evolve so we can serve you better.

Whether we’re finding new ways to use technology to smooth your experience with us or providing good old-fashioned there-whenever-you-need-us service and fair and honest pricing, we will continue to find new ways to grow with your needs.

Family-owned and forward looking – discover the difference our company can make in your life and business. Become an Irish Propane customer or Irish Carbonic customer today.

Please note: At Irish Propane, your safety and comfort are always our priority. Please see our COVID-19 Service Update Page to learn more about how we are working to keep our your family and our crews safe and your propane deliveries in Buffalo and Rochester coming when you need them most.

With things are as hard to predict as they are right now, anything we can do to add a little stability and certainty to our day-to-day is a good thing.

That’s where the Budget Payment Plan from Irish Propane comes in.

If you pay for your propane deliveries as you go, you have probably gotten at least one unwanted surprise in your mailbox (or e-mail box, if you use autopay) over the years. If you sign up for our Budget Plan, those unexpected bills would become a thing of the past.

Here’s how it works: we’ll estimate of your annual propane gas usage based on your past bills, then divide that total into 12 equal payments (we can make small adjustments ­– up or down – as needed). That means you’ll know exactly what you’re going to pay for your fuel every month, rather than fretting about heating bills during the long, cold Buffalo or Rochester winter.

Stress less with predictable propane bills

Our Budget Payment Plan helps take the stress of paying for your propane down a notch by letting you know exactly how much your fuel will cost well in advance of the billing date. Best of all, the service is free – there are no finance charges and no cost to enroll.

Imagine how much easier your budgeting will be if you know how much you’ll pay for your energy bills every month. It’s possible when you enroll in a Budget Payment Plan from Irish Propane. Contact us to sign up today – your plan begins in June!

In unpredictable times, get predictable heating bills with a Budget Payment Plan from Irish Propane. Contact us to sign up today.

Please note: At Irish Propane, your safety and comfort are always our priority. Please see our COVID-19 Service Update Page to learn more about how we are working to keep your family and our crews safe and your propane deliveries coming through this challenging time.

From humble beginnings as a Syracuse-based coal company to its current-day status as a modern, diversified, women-led business that spans two states and employs dozens of people, the history of Irish Companies has certainly been a colorful one.

Founded as the R.N. Irish Coal Company, the Irish Companies began to take on their modern form after World War II when founder Ralph Irish’s son Bob took the reins ad began to evolve the company to meet the needs of a changing nation. Working side by side with his wife Marcia, Bob began to explore opportunities in industrial gases and welding supplies, later adding propane delivery to the mix by helping local companies convert their forklifts to the efficient but little-known alternative fuel.

Driven by Bob and Marcia’s passion for hard work, happiness, and family, Irish Companies continued to grow and evolve, diversifying by adding carbonic services to its stable of Buffalo- and Rochester-area offerings. The company later expanded its service area into Ohio.

Today, the Irish Companies bear little resemblance to the company that Ralph Irish started in 1932, except in one important way: then, as now, serving you – our loyal customers – continues to be at the heart of all we do. By putting you first and offering there-whenever-you-need-us service, fair and honest pricing, and convenient services to make life easier for you, we continue to live up to the great example our founders set for us more than 85 years ago.

Family-owned, women-led, customer driven – discover the difference our company can make in your life. Become an Irish Propane or Irish Carbonic customer today.

Please note: At Irish Propane, your safety and comfort are always our priority. Please see our COVID-19 Service Update Page to learn more about how we are working to keep our your family and our crews safe and your propane deliveries in Buffalo and Rochester coming when you need them most.