Keep your summer grilling filled with fun by following these safe practices.
- ALWAYS store or place a propane cylinder outdoors and in an open area, not in a basement, garage, shed or tent.
- ALWAYS be mindful of the company your cylinder keeps. You don’t want to have it near a stove, a fireplace or another heat source. For the same reason, you should not store a spare cylinder under or near your barbecue grill.
- ALWAYS stay aware when you are handling a cylinder. You don’t want anyone smoking near it. And make sure your cylinder does not come into contact with ignition sources such as flames or spark-producing electrical tools.
- ALWAYS leave the care and repair of a cylinder in the hands of a skilled propane professional. You should not make any attempt to modify or repair valves, regulators, or other cylinder or appliance parts.
Dear Friends,
We hear it all the time from our customers. They tell us how much they appreciate doing business with a family-owned and operated local business like ours.
Our customers like seeing the familiar faces of our technicians and drivers who visit their home for regular service and deliveries. And they also know they can count on seeing them again if they have to call us in an emergency.
That’s why we are extremely proud of our long history of providing excellent service with a personal touch, and our team is continuously on the lookout for new ways to enhance the value we provide to our loyal customers.
We also have a long history of community support. We participate in many community activities within our service area, supporting youth groups, local events, scholarship and philanthropic programs, and local industry outreach forums.
So we hope you don’t just consider us your propane and service company — we consider you part of our family and we treat you that way. We want you to know we are always here for you. Just let us know how we can help!
Warmly,
Dustin Kaiser
Vice President
Renewable propane, made from sources such as animal fats and vegetable oils, offers the same efficient and reliable performance as conventional propane — but will have an even smaller environmental impact because of its lower carbon content.
Processing plants already have the capacity to produce about 100 million gallons of renewable propane a year — and those numbers will continue to grow over the next decade.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the potential demand for renewable propane in California alone could surpass 200 million gallons a year by 2030.
The last thing you want to see when you get home is a flood caused by a ruptured water heater tank. Here are five signs that it may be time to replace your water heater so you can avoid this.
- Age: The life expectancy of a water heater ranges from 7 to 13 years. If your water heater is 10 years old or older, don’t wait until it breaks. Start researching your replacement options now.
- Higher bills: Your water heater may no longer be doing its job efficiently.
- Rusty water: This usually means that the inside of your water storage tank is corroding.
- Water stains: White stains on your glassware are common signs of hard water — water that contains minerals — in your tank. Those minerals reduce efficiency and shorten the life of your water heater.
- Unusual noises: Growling or gurgling noises coming from your water storage tank are usually a sign of sediment buildup — a problem that will eventually require the replacement of your water heater.
If you want to replace your water heater, call us or contact us through our website.
Propane can power just about any appliance inside your home — and outside too! Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you just may find something else that propane can do.
Summer fun with propane
To give you a better idea about how “propane can do that,” take a look at some of your options for taking propane outdoors.
Grilling: Nothing beats the clean-burning precision of a propane gas grill. Whether you cook on a simple portable model or a high-tech built-in grill, you’ll get the same even-cooking performance, time after time, with no starter-fluid smell, dangerous chemicals, or mess.
Fire bowls: Many models have ignition systems that can be turned on and off with a smartphone or tablet. And unlike with wood fire pits, there’s no mess to clean up.
Lighting: Propane-powered outdoor lights can burn for just pennies per hour, and they can be matched to almost any outdoor décor.
Outdoor heaters: With freestanding or wall-mounted models available, you’re sure to find a propane patio heater that meets your needs and budget — and one that will work even if the power goes out.
Outdoor water heating: Enjoy a swim throughout the season by investing in a propane pool heater, which will heat your pool water quickly and efficiently — and far more effectively than an electric model.
Summer safety tips
Here are a few tips to help you cope with any 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.
- If you have a separate tank for your propane generator, check it today and call for a fill-up if necessary. You never want a power outage to occur and discover that you don’t have enough fuel to run your generator.
- Don’t operate outdoor appliances or generators in enclosed spaces — you run the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- If you smell propane in your home, leave your house immediately and call for help.
Propane’s supply advantage
People like heating their home and water with propane because they know they will have a reliable supply of propane on hand whenever they need it. Having a propane tank on their property gives them the ability to safely store a plentiful supply that’s always ready for immediate use.
Natural gas customers don’t enjoy the same type of security, as recent events have shown. This past winter in the Midwest, the combination of brutal cold and a fire at a compressor station resulted in the gas utilities pleading with customers to turn down their thermostats to prevent a serious natural gas shortage.*
Propane has a distinct edge over natural gas because of the way it’s processed and transported. After propane gets compressed into a liquid, all of this liquid petroleum gas (LPG) gets stored inside large tanks until it’s delivered to the on-site supply tank at a home or business.
Compare that to the delivery system of natural gas. If an underground natural gas pipeline gets damaged — or other problems occur — hundreds and even thousands of customers may lose their supply until repairs get done.
*Source: Detroit Free Press 1/30/19.
Cooking, heating your water and more
How many ways are you using propane at home?
Heat your home: propane-fired furnaces and boilers are much more efficient and generate greater comfort than electricity. And by increasing your usage, you may qualify for a lower price.
Heat water: propane water heaters can cost less to operate than electric units. They provide much more hot water faster, and come in both storage-tank and tankless options.
Cook: propane cooktops/stoves offer more precise temperature control and are cheaper to run than their electric counterparts.
Dry clothes: propane dryers are almost twice as efficient as electric models, drying your clothes faster and for less money.
Fireplace glow: imagine being able to start a fire with the flick of a switch. It’s possible with propane — and a propane fireplace delivers more heat into the room than a wood fireplace, without all the smoke and mess.
Emergency power: propane is a popular choice as a fuel for whole-house backup generators. And since your fuel is stored right on your property, you can continue to enjoy all the comforts of home until your power is restored.
For more than 50 years, Allied has been providing propane for the agricultural needs of vineyards, orchards, farms and ranches of all sizes. Besides reliable bulk propane delivery, our services include:
- Forklift cylinder exchange
- Sustainable, organic weed-control products
- Frost-protection equipment and program support
- Grain, fruit and nut drying support
- Tank vaporizers
Contact us today to learn more about our agricultural propane services.
When it comes to easy weeknight dinners or piles of hot dogs and hamburgers for your backyard cookout, propane is the grilling method of choice for the majority of people. Here’s why:
Convenience. When you grill with propane, all you have to do is step outside, turn on the propane, push a button, and your grill will be ready for you when you return with the food.
Control. Temperature control is a big advantage of propane grilling. You can decide in an instant just how hot you need it, and adjust precisely. Want medium heat for barbecued chicken drumsticks and then high heat for the veggie kebabs on the side? Propane can do that!
Less mess. When you grill with propane, there’s no fussing with lighter fluid or the grimy after-meal disposal of ashes, as there is with charcoal. When you’re finished cooking, turn the grill and the gas valve off, clean the grates and you’re done — except for the dishes.
Delicious meals. When you grill with propane, the flavors and seasonings in the food stand out, especially when it comes to lighter foods like fish, chicken breasts or fruit. And propane grills can handle everything from steaks to pulled pork.
Ask us about our home cylinder exchange program. We can also fill your portable tank at any of our locations.