Propane safety
Propane is safe and reliable when handled correctly. Please review these basics and keep them where your family or crew can find them.
If you smell gas (a rotten-egg odor)
- No flames or sparks. Don't light matches, smoke, or use anything that could ignite.
- Don't use switches or electronics. Leave lights, appliances, phones, and garage doors alone — a spark can ignite gas.
- Get everyone out of the building or area immediately.
- Shut off the gas at the tank service valve only if it's safe to reach (turn clockwise).
- From a safe distance, call 911, then call us at (661) 725-9313.
- Don't go back until a qualified professional or emergency responder says it's safe.
How to recognize a leak
- Smell: propane makers add a strong odorant that smells like rotten eggs or a skunk.
- Sound: a hissing or whistling near a tank, line, or appliance.
- Sight: a white cloud, blowing dust, or bubbles in standing water near gas equipment; dead or discolored vegetation over a buried line.
Some people have a reduced sense of smell, and odor can fade (“odor loss”). If you ever suspect a leak — even without a strong smell — treat it as an emergency and follow the steps above.
Carbon monoxide (CO) safety
Any fuel-burning appliance can produce carbon monoxide — an invisible, odorless gas. Install CO alarms near sleeping areas, keep vents and chimneys clear, and never use an outdoor appliance (grill, patio heater, or generator) indoors or in an enclosed space. If a CO alarm sounds, get everyone to fresh air and call 911.
Everyday tank & appliance tips
- Keep the area around your tank and regulator clear of brush and debris.
- Have a qualified technician install and service propane appliances — don't attempt your own gas-line work.
- If your tank runs completely out of gas, call us before relighting — a leak check and relight by a qualified person may be required.
- Schedule a delivery before your gauge drops below about 20%.
- After any flood, fire, or earthquake, have your system inspected before use.
Orchard heater & agricultural safety
Propane orchard heaters and wind machines are a great frost-protection tool, but treat them with respect: keep the area clear of dry brush, confirm hoses, regulators, and connections are leak-free before a cold-night run, keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Call us if you'd like help sizing or supplying propane for orchard, irrigation, or other ag equipment.
Questions about your propane system?
We're glad to help during business hours.
This page is general safety information, not a substitute for professional service or emergency response. In an emergency, always call 911 first.