Propane is a safe and clean burning heating option and has very little impact on the environment but, like any fuel source, it is not without risks and must be managed with care.

Download the Canadian Propane Association's safety brochure.

One issue you may experience is a propane leak. While they are not common, they can happen and you want to be sure you are prepared. The following will help you understand how to identify a leak and what you should do to avoid a propane fire.

Identifying a Propane Leak Propane is known for having an incredibly potent smell, similar to that of rotten eggs or a dead animal. This is done on purpose. Propane is virtually odourless by nature, so manufacturers add the smell, making it easier for you and your family to identify a leak. Make sure that everyone in your home recognizes this smell so that they can take the necessary precautions.

Small business owners and homeowners throughout Canada, are interested in making sure that they manage energy efficiently and reduce as much as possible processes that produce greenhouse gases.

Are you updating a rural property and are planning to switch to propane energy from oil or electric heating? It makes sense. oil, once the most common heating source in the 1950s-60's was widely replaced by electric baseboard heating in the 1970's. Now, homeowners want HVAC systems that provide the latest control and comfort throughout the seasons and use environmentally friendly energy.

Rural properties that were previously only used for 3 seasons are now being used year-round and updating the heating system is essential. Properties in rural locations, lakeside cottages and small villages often do not have natural gas services and propane is the clean & green solution.

If you recently acquired a property with an old heating system or are ready to update the family seasonal cottage this year,  you'll want to choose a propane supplier to go along with your newly installed propane furnace system.

Choosing which propane company to go with is important. Your propane supplier is providing an essential service for years to come. Let's look at some of the key considerations when selecting the right propane company.

If you have read anything online about propane, such as our blog titled ‘15 Reasons Why Propane is the Best Choice for You’, you’ll already know the vast number of benefits that the use of propane can have for your residential property or commercial business. 

Even if you haven’t read about the subject of propane, you’ll probably have heard somewhere about how propane is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly source of fuel that produces fewer greenhouse gases than other carbon-based energy alternatives, including coal, gasoline, diesel and oil. 

Budget Propane has been serving residential customers and business owners in central Ontario for decades, and we'd like to take the opportunity to say 'thank you' to all our clients and to the local community.