As a home owner, you want to ensure that you and your family safe at all times. Having everyone educated on household hazards is important so that everyone works together to keep your home or cottage a safe place.

A common household hazard is your energy source. Whether it’s propane, natural gas or electricity, the sources of the energy all have safety precautions that must be know.

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All propane tanks are made from the same materials, therefore, all tanks will wear and tear very similarly to each other. It is important to periodically check on your propane tank to ensure that everything is running properly. Over time, age and over use of your propane tank could take a toll, causing noises to occur. These noises could either be coming directly from your propane tank or your gas line. It is important to contact your propane provider if you hear noises that don’t seem normal. Here are some ways to explain the noise and why it is occurring.

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The weather is finally barbecue ready! Although if you read our blog regularly, you know we’re huge advocates of a good winter BBQ! Before you start grilling your favourite meats & veggies, (and yes, even fruit!), you’ll want to brush up on your barbecue safety knowledge to ensure you and your friends and family get the most out of this grilling season while staying safe.

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Anyone unfamiliar with propane, propane tanks, and propane safety in general might mistakenly believe in a few of the myths surrounding propane and propane explosions.  Of course it’s important to understand the safety procedures when it comes to the handling of any large container holding flammable or combustible material. However, many people believe that propane tanks will explode with even the slightest of mishandling, let alone being shot by a bullet or knocked over in an accident. Let’s take a deeper look into these myths and dispel with with some fact about propane.

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During the winter, it’s vital that you and your family (or business) have a plan you can execute in the event of a winter storm. But having an emergency plan in times of inclement weather is only half of the equation to keeping you safe. Preparedness is the key to getting through winter storms safely. At Budget Propane, we take safety very seriously, and so we have listed steps you can take to ensure you are ready for anything this winter.

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