SAFETY FAQ

My oil tank is leaking?

If you detect a leak from your oil tank or furnace/boiler immediately turn off the valve that is on the oil tank itself.

Ventilate the area, open any windows, use fans, etc. you can to get fresh air in and remove the fumes.

Contain the spill. If possible use absorbent materials such as oil absorbent pads, sand sawdust or cat litter

Call your local emergency line depending on the severity of the leak.
Contact your heating technician immediately no matter how big or small the spill.

What precautions can I take to avoid oil leaks?

Our best advice to make sure everything is up to date and safe is to have your oil tank furnace/boiler serviced yearly. This will help prevent any disruptions in your system during the winter months and they will also check your tank to make sure it is safe.
We always recommend calling your service technician if you see, hear, smell anything unusual.

I can smell propane

NO SPARKS OR FLAMES. immediately put out all smoking materials and all other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these items can trigger an explosion.

Evacuate IMMEDIATELY
Shut off the main gas supply valve on the propane tank if safe to do so.

Report the leak. Call your propane supplier immediately. If you can't reach your propane supplier call 911 or your local fire department

DO not return to building until it is deemed safe by a certified technician.

Get your leak fixed right away.

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What precautions can I take to avoid propane leaks?

to avoid leaks we recommend making sure to not run your tank low or empty. You can avoid this by regularly checking your tank level, going ono automatic delivery with your propane supplier or having your supplier install an propane tank monitor. The propane tank monitors will give an accurate reading of your propane levels on your phone or computer 24/7.

We also recommend yearly cleanings for your propane system. That way a professional can make sure everything looks good, nothing is faulty, and everything is up to date.

One thing you can do for an extra precaution is install a propane leak detector in your home. You can get more information about them through your propane provider, or they also sell them locally via Amazon, Home Depot, etc.