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Propane Safety

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Propane has a fantastic safety record in American homes. Why’s that? It’s a combination of federal, state and local oversight with stellar industry standards and the diligent work of local providers. SAMS GAS is wholly committed to your household’s safety and well-being. That’s why we continually invest in professional training and education. We also want you to know how to respond if there’s a problem with your propane tank or other gas equipment.

Recognizing the smell of propane

Propane is naturally odorless, but an odorant is added so that it will smell like rotten eggs, spoiled meat or skunk spray. While this makes it fairly easy to identify a gas leak, we also recommend that you install UL-listed gas detectors (which are different from carbon monoxide detectors) near your propane and natural gas appliances.

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Propane tank safety — responding to a gas smell

If you notice the smell of gas, it’s important to act quickly and safely:

  1. Get everyone out of the house or affected area right away.
  2. Extinguish any flames, such as candles or cigarettes.
  3. Avoid using light switches, thermostats, phones or appliances until you’re safely out of the area where the gas was detected.
  4. If it’s safe to do so, turn off the propane tank or cylinder’s gas shut-off valve.
  5. Once you’re at a safe distance, call emergency services and contact SAMS GAS.
  1. Allow emergency responders and propane technicians to locate the leak and make necessary repairs.
  2. Don’t return to the area, even if the smell is gone, and don’t try to turn the propane supply back on yourself.
  3. A trained technician will repair the leak, inspect gas appliances and relight pilots as needed.
  4. Only return to the area when emergency personnel or the technician says it’s safe.

Below, you can find videos from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) covering propane safety topics. The SAMS GAS team is also always available to answer your questions.

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