Dear Friends,

While the national outlook for propane prices and supplies remains very positive, we at Allied Propane Service also do a lot on our end to make sure that we have plenty of fuel for you—at competitive prices. We have an excellent model for forecasting fuel demand, and we’ve backed that up with supply contracts to ensure that we have access to fuel throughout the year.

We store propane on our property for protection against the occasional bottlenecks in the supply chain.

We embrace the latest technology for predicting and determining customer demand, including wireless tank monitors, which track your actual usage and alert us when it’s time to fill your tank. Contact us if you’re interested in getting a tank monitor installed.

To sum up, our track record for reliable supply and fair prices has always been one of our strongest competitive advantages. Every year, we hear about competitors who haven’t secured their fuel properly, but when you’re an Allied Propane Service customer, you’ll never have to worry about not having enough propane in your tank.

Warmly,
Dustin Kaiser
Operations

Skill. Our highly qualified technicians ensure that your propane appliances operate safely and efficiently.

Safety. We provide you with safety information, including what to do in the event of a gas leak. Our drivers are specially trained to deliver propane safely.

Reliability. We are available around-the-clock if you need us to respond to an emergency.

Respect. Our expert technicians and installers treat your home as if it were their own.

Peace of mind. We are fully bonded, licensed and insured, and we conduct thorough background checks and drug testing on all our employees.

We always advise our customers not to wait until the fall to prepare for the cooler weather. That’s crunch time, especially if you have kids in school. So here are five things you can do now that will make life a little easier later on.

✔ Make easy monthly payments throughout the year by enrolling in our Budget Pay plan; that’s better than paying us in full at every delivery.

✔ Switch to Autopay and paperless e-billing to save time and reduce bill clutter.

✔ Schedule a GAS Check to ensure all propane appliances are functioning safely.

✔ Get plenty of hot water and save on energy costs by upgrading to a propane tankless water heater.

✔ Switch to automatic deliveries or install a tankless monitor so you never have to worry about running out of fuel.

To learn more, call us or visit AlliedProGas.com today

Staying safe, saving money and keeping comfortable become a lot easier when you expand your use of propane.

propane vs. electricity: what’s the better deal?

Do the electric appliances in your home outnumber your propane gas appliances? You may be shocked to find out how much money you could start saving if you pulled the cord completely on your electric appliances and plugged into propane instead.

Take propane water heaters as one example. They generally cost 30% less to operate than electric ones — or 60% less if you use a tankless propane water heater. And don’t forget comfort! Propane water heaters can produce about twice as much hot water as electric units — in the same amount of time. If you’re tired of your electric water heater leaving you cold, contact us about converting to a propane water heater. It’s a lot easier than you may think!

Don’t stop with water heaters!

People are warming up to propane — and saving money — in many other ways too.

• Avoid the limitations of cooking with an electric stove. Propane ovens and ranges cost significantly less to operate than their electric counterparts and provide a higher degree of control because of precise temperatures. Plus, a gas stove will continue to work during a power outage.
• A propane clothes dryer gets laundry dry 25% faster than the typical electric model.
• Propane heaters for the garage and other cold spaces are a great option because they’re much less expensive to operate than portable electric heaters. Vented propane gas space heaters are easy to install, incredibly efficient and extremely safe.
• On a cold night, propane-heated homes are much warmer than those that rely solely on electric heat. With a clean-burning, highefficiency propane furnace, less than 10% of fuel is wasted in the combustion process. In comparison, more than two-thirds of the energy used by a power plant to generate and transmit electricity is wasted.

Feel free to contact us about the many ways you can save money by pulling the cord on electric appliances and plugging into propane.

outdoor living made easy

No other fuel can do as much as propane can to make lounging in your backyard a pleasant experience. And thanks to modern advances in flexible piping, you can now extend your use of propane to a wider range of outdoor products — even refrigerators and fireplaces!

Grill it up

Propane grills light instantly, heat faster than charcoal, and emit less carbon monoxide and soot. They make your food taste better too! For convenience’s sake, higher-end grills offer drawers, side burners, surface lighting and LED temperature displays.

People are taking cooking to new levels by adding cooktops, ovens and rotisseries to their deck or patio.

Swim it up

Whether you have an aboveground pool, an in-ground pool or a spa, a propane pool heater will warm your water much faster — and at a lower cost — than an inefficient electric heater.

Many propane pool heaters include sensors that shut off the unit if water temperatures rise above preset limits.

Warm it up

Take the chill out of the air with portable heaters and outdoor fireplaces, which can raise outdoor temperatures by as much as 30°. They’re great for prolonging your outdoor entertaining season!

Most portable heaters immediately shut down if the heater gets knocked over.

the yellow school bus goes green

Many states in the country have been adopting alternative energy incentive programs in recent years, resulting in more school districts purchasing propane autogas buses, according to the Propane Education & Research Council.

These school districts have realized enormous fuel savings by using propane autogas instead of diesel fuel. Propane costs about 50% less than diesel per gallon and reduces maintenance costs as a result of its clean-operating properties.

Additionally, propane-powered school buses perform better in cold weather than diesel-powered buses. They start more easily and their interiors heat faster so that windows become defrosted quickly.

Kids are benefitting from a healthier ride to and from school as well. Studies show that, when compared with the diesel buses they have replaced, buses fueled by autogas:

• emit 80 % fewer smog-producing hydrocarbons
• reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by about 10,000 pounds
• lower particulate matter by 315 pounds

Here are a few tips to help you cope with extreme weather this summer.

✔ Discuss an emergency plan with your family—including instructions on how to turn off propane systems during a power outage.

✔ Once the storm passes, check your appliances for water or other damage. Never turn on a light switch, use a power source or inspect your appliances while you are standing in water. You run the risk of electrocution.

✔ Ask us to inspect your appliances if you believe they have been damaged.

✔ Don’t operate outdoor appliances and generators in enclosed spaces— you could be in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

✔ If you smell propane in your house, leave immediately and call for help.

Q: How long does a water heater last?

A: The average water heater lasts anywhere from 7 to 13 years. If your water heater is older than that, you should consider replacing it. Don’t wait until you have a pool of water around your failed water heater! At that point, you’ll have fewer options and terrible inconvenience, and it will be more costly to replace.

Besides age, warning signs that your tank may be wearing out include dampness around the bottom of the tank, a pilot light going out, or popping sounds. Call us today so we can evaluate your tank and explain your replacement choices. If you need a new water heater, consider a Rinnai propane tankless unit, which provides a virtually unlimited supply of hot water on demand at low cost. Contact us today to learn more.

Come visit our booth at three upcoming fairs. We’ll have camping gear, grills and outdoor equipment to demonstrate. Check out our Autogas fleet!

August 9–13: Napa Town & Country Fair — For details, visit NapaValleyExpo.com and click Town & Country Fair.

August 26: Harvest Stomp — Visit NapaGrowers.org and click Events/Harvest Stomp.

November 8: Rootstock — Visit NapaGrowers.org and click Events/Rootstock.