Propane Safety
Propane Safety FAQs
How can I recognize a propane leak?
Propane has a strong, unpleasant smell, like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal. Propane manufacturers add the smell deliberately to help alert customers to propane leaks, which can create a safety hazard. You can ask us for a demonstration to help everyone in your home or building identify leaks at anytime.
What should I do if an appliance needs repaired?
Never modify or repair a propane appliance’s valves, regulators, connectors, controls, or a propane tank’s cylinder or parts on your own. Instead, immediately give us a call at (352) 542-8420 to inspect, adjust, repair, or replace any part of your propane system.
What if my pilot light goes out?
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recommends that you get in touch with a qualified propane service technician to evaluate the appliance and relight the pilot light, which is a small, constantly burning flame inside the appliance that ignites the main burner. A pilot light that repeatedly goes out — or is difficult to light — may be signaling that there is a problem with the appliance or your propane system. Accidents and serious injuries can occur when customers attempt to fix a pilot light problem on their own.
What if my pilot light goes out?
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recommends that you get in touch with a qualified propane service technician to evaluate the appliance and relight the pilot light, which is a small, constantly burning flame inside the appliance that ignites the main burner. A pilot light that repeatedly goes out — or is difficult to light — may be signaling that there is a problem with the appliance or your propane system. Accidents and serious injuries can occur when customers attempt to fix a pilot light problem on their own.
Safety Data Sheet
