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Residential Services   Cylinder repair and refilling   Cylinder exchange program  

Appliance installation   Tank installation   Gas plumbing and piping
 
Motor fuel service   Engine Conversions/fuel system repairs

   

Residential Services

This is the full gamut. This category is a very general statement that covers the gamut of your homes needs regarding propane. This includes but is not limited to: cooking inside and out, heating inside and out (includes pool and patio heating)

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Cylinder Repair and Refilling

In many cases a cylinder may be damaged and needs repair. Many locations offer refilling and do not offer repair work. You may want to consider purchasing a new cylinder since the material is contained under pressure and any type of leak or situation that could jeopardize the tank is extremely dangerous. I always sell or trade the tank regardless of the size and get a new one.

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Cylinder E xchange Program

 This is what you'll typically see at gas stations, grocery stores or anywhere else these guys can dump there load of cylinders. The idea has always been put it in front of the market that needs it and they'll scoop them up as a convenience. You certainly tend to pay more for at the big food stores but what you're really paying for is the convenience.

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Appliance installation

You need to make sure when they advertise appliances they mean all appliances not just kitchen appliances. In most cases the education and experience of the technician dictates the level of service and the products they will work on. They may install the particular appliance and not install the pipes leading to the appliance. You need to be very specific in the job in order for the vendor to be able to do it. I've seen to many installers out of their element trying to rig pipes when all they are really comfortable with is the install only. 

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Tank Installation

This is just as it says. They install tanks

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Gas Plumbing and Piping

In my opinion this skill is a bit more sophisticated. It mirrors plumbing skills but instead of moving water through the pipes your moving explosive gas. Installs in new homes require the vendor to be familiar with a wide variety of regulations. It requires more information on the part of the vendor to do the job properly.


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Motor Fuel Service

Just as it reads.

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Engine Conversions/Fuel System Repairs

This is a more developed set of skills. They usually have a full garage with adequate tools and infrastructure to handle engine conversions. The focus is more of a repair shop rather then a fuel depot. 

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Home Heating Articles

 

 

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Lower the settings on thermostats-consider using programmable thermostats that automatically vary heat settings throughout a 24-hour period

Use ceiling fans can keep the air circulating and spread the heat in each room. Structural considerations:

  • Check the heating ductwork. Insure sections are tightly fitted, free of holes and sealed with tape. Aluminum tape is a little more expensive, but holds up better under moisture from condensation.
  • Winterizing ductwork by wrapping it in insulation is another option. Cold floors result in air inside the home cooling off and requiring re-heating. While some ventilation is required to reduce moisture, check the crawl space for excessive drafts. Seal these with plastic, plywood or Styrofoam.
  • A vapor barrier may reduce excessive dampness as a means of further winterizing the crawl space.
  • An annual inspection of exterior caulking around all window and door casings is recommended.
  • Check window glazing in older windows as another source of heat loss. Consider winterizing water lines with foam sleeves. It prevents freezing and keeps water as warm as possible.
  • Check for drafts around external openings in the house: windows, doors and chimneys. This can be done with a cigarette or incense. Follow the smoke to the source of the draft. Your local home supply store will carry winterization tape, insulating foam, or caulk that will seal these leaks; keeping heat in and cold out.
  • Older single-pane windows often allow heat loss through the framing of the window itself. Covering these windows with clear plastic will help remedy this winterization deficiency. Note: Care must be taken not to exclude the entrance of all fresh air.
  • Insure you have 6-8 inches of insulation in your attic or loft area. Heat is lost through the roof if improperly insulated. Materials for this are available at your local home improvement store.

This is not a total list of all that can be done, but it should get you started on your individual winterization program. Look around your home and think it through. Each situation is unique and will offer you opportunities to save money if you winterize properly. STAY WARM!

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