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The Advantages of Local Service and Product Support for Rural Propane Customers

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:47:04 GMT

Welcome to Hunt Propane company. Our family-owned propane company blog! As a business dedicated to serving rural areas, we understand the unique needs and challenges faced by our customers. Today, we want to highlight the advantages of choosing local service and product support for your propane needs.

Personalized Service

One of the greatest benefits of working with a local propane company is the personalized service you receive. Unlike large corporations, we take the time to get to know our customers and their specific requirements. Whether you need a customized delivery schedule or have special requests, our team is here to accommodate you. This personal touch ensures that you receive the best possible service tailored to your needs.

Quick Response Times

In rural areas, timely service is crucial. When you choose Hunt Propane as your local propane provider, you can count on quick response times. Our proximity to your location means we can address emergencies and urgent requests faster than larger companies. Whether it's a sudden cold snap or an unexpected increase in propane usage, we're just a phone call away, ready to assist you promptly.

Community Support

Supporting local businesses is very important to our team at Hunt Propane because we want to make a positive impact on our local communities. By choosing our family-owned propane company, you're contributing to the local economy and helping create jobs in your area. We take pride in being part of the community and strive to give back through various initiatives and sponsorships. Your support helps us continue to serve and improve the community we all call home.

Expertise and Reliability

With years of experience serving rural areas, our teams at Hunt Propane have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by our customers. We offer expert advice and reliable solutions to ensure your propane needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to quality and safety means you can trust us to provide dependable service and products.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Local propane companies often offer more competitive pricing compared to larger corporations. We understand the importance of affordability, especially in rural areas where budgets can be tight. By choosing us, you can benefit from cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or service.

Family-Owned

At Hunt Propane, our family-owned propane company, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our rural customers. The advantages of local service and product support are clear: personalized attention, quick response times, community involvement, expertise, reliability, and cost-effective solutions. We look forward to continuing to serve you and meeting all your propane needs.

Thank you for choosing us as your trusted propane provider. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

Making Propane-Based Home Heating Affordable

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:00:35 GMT

Residential homes fitted with propane tanks need to be maintained, serviced and filled with a sufficient amount of propane to remain operable. Propane remains an affordable and accessible home heating option for millions of US residents.

In order to keep propane home heating affordable, you can budget household propane consumption, apply for home heating assistance and look for discounts from propane suppliers.

Getting Propane at A Discount

Fluctuating propane fuel costs can sometimes cause difficulties for low-income families when budgeting home heating costs. In particular, seniors, low-income earners, immigrants, veterans and the disabled are very much at risk of lacking sufficient heat in the winter due to a lack of financial resources.

Both federal programs and companies such as Hunt Propane make efforts to make propane more affordable for all. These programs better equip all people with the means of accessing propane and home heating oil at affordable rates.

Propane Budgeting Tips for Busy Families

It takes more propane to keep a home heated during the coldest parts of the year as opposed to summer. As such, households that consist of multiple generations can consume a lot of fuel. Actions such as cooking and doing laundry may also cause energy costs to rise. Conserving energy and checking propane tanks regularly can aid in better estimating average propane consumption rates.

You may want to do laundry at the beginning of the day so that heat from the dryer helps to warm your home. Insulating your windows with plastic sheeting as the weather gets cooler will also aid in keeping propane costs down.

Essentially, finding ways to make each propane delivery last longer is an excellent means of reducing how much your family spends on future propane deliveries. Learn how to read your propane tank gauge so that you can determine when to arrange for your next home fuel delivery.

Home Heating Assistance for Low-Income Households

LIHEAP, otherwise known as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally managed initiative available in all 50 states to persons living with long-term financial constraints. Single, able-bodied, working people can qualify for LIHEAP just as easily as a family headed by a disabled single father, provided that their income falls at or below 60% of their state's median income level.

Participants in LIHEAP are able to have their home heating costs subsidized, enabling them to keep their homes well heated for the duration of the winter months. Note that funding and participation in LIHEAP are limited, so enroll at the start of each new season.

Although budgeting and taking measures to insulate your home is helpful for making propane based heating more affordable, asking for help when you need it also makes a big difference.

LIHEAP is also available to families who need assistance keeping their homes cool during the summer, but the main emphasis is placed on aiding program participants with escaping brutal winter conditions that could place their families in jeopardy. If your home is not energy efficient, LIHEAP and similar programs may be available to help upgrade your residential HVAC system.

Including home heating costs within a budget is the most practical way of making propane-based home heating costs most affordable all year long. Since propane customers can work with any propane supplier that works in their region, it is also important to compare rates and look for customer loyalty discounts.

For those who earn no more than minimum wage or spend the majority of their income on housing, federal subsidies may be available to help them pay for an entire season of home heating needs. Visit Hunt Propane to learn how your household can get access to dependable propane deliveries throughout the year.

5 Times to Have Your Propane Tank Serviced by A Professional

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 02:09:51 GMT

Maintenance is an important aspect of caring for any type of equipment. It's especially important, however, to have propane tanks serviced when needed in order to prevent potential accidents. If your residence has a propane tank on the property, here are some time when you should have the tank serviced by a professional.

Anytime You Smell Gas

Should you ever smell propane gas near your tank, immediate precautions must be taken. First, have everyone leave the vicinity -- and be careful to not create sparks while you leave. Don't start a car to drive away or grab a metal object you think you'll need. Stop whatever you're doing and walk away from the tank.

Once you're a safe distance away from the tank, call a professional propane service provider that offers emergency repairs. Keep everyone away from the area until a service person comes, repairs the leak and informs you that it's safe to go back.

After a Flood That Reaches the Controls

A little rain isn't likely to damage any controls on your propane tank, but flood waters could cause problems if they reach the tank's gas controls. During a flood that reaches the controls, water can start to cause corrosion and sometimes even seep into a system.

Anytime your area experiences a flood that reaches the controls of your propane tank, have a knowledgeable service provider inspect your system. They'll be able to tell whether the controls have been damaged, and the service person will be able to repair the controls if they are damaged.

If Your Tank Runs Out of Propane

Having your tank run out of propane can create a couple of problems.

First and most important, a leak can develop when an empty tank is refilled. If any outlets (e.g. a stove) are left on, they'll leak propane when the tank's refilled. When a tank's full, it's obvious when outlets are on and leaking propane -- you'll smell the propane. Without any propane in them, you may not realize outlets are open until they're leaking a lot from the refilled tank.

Second, moisture can accumulate in an empty tank as air replaces the propane that was in the tank. Any moisture that accumulates will eventually condense on the side of the tank, where it can cause corrosion on the inside of the tank. Because interior corrosion can't be seen from the outside, you might not realize your tank is rusting until it needs to be completely replaced.

If Your Stove's Flame Isn't Blue

A properly calibrated propane system will produce a blue flame when the propane is burned. If you notice that the flame on a propane stove (or any other outlet) is burning orange or yellow, the system isn't set right. The ratio of propane-to-air is off, which has caused the flame's temperature and color to change.

This is a fairly easy repair, but it's one that should be made by a trained professional. A service person will not only know how to adjust the controls if they're the issue, but the service person will also be able to check the propane lines for blockages that are impacting how the system is working.

When the Gas is Turned On

Anytime propane gas is first turned on, a leak-check should be performed by a qualified service provider. In many areas, such checks are required by law. Even if they aren't legally required, having a professional check your tank and system is the best way to make sure it's working properly and safely.

If you have a propane tank that needs to be serviced, contact us at Hunt Propane to schedule a propane service .

4 Home Appliances You Should Be Running with Propane

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:14:31 GMT

There are many benefits of using propane gas instead of natural gas or electricity in your home. For one thing, it burns cleaner than any other fossil fuel, so it is an environment-friendly option. It is also much safer since propane tanks are much more resistant to punctures than other gases. Lastly, propane has a distinct smell that will alert you of a leak right away.

Now that you know how great propane is, you can take a look at just four of the appliances that you should be using propane to power.

1. Your Stove

Many professional chefs will tell you that it is much easier to cook on a gas stovetop than it is to cook on an electric one. After all, gas stoves are safer since they turn on and off instantly. With an electric stove, it takes time for the coil to heat up and cool off again. This can be dangerous if you have small children running around, who might accidentally touch a hot stove.

Gas stoves also tend to give you more control while cooking because you can use the knob to make the flame bigger. Electric stoves just have predetermined settings, making your heat choices limited. If you would like evenly cooked meals, gas stoves are definitely the way to go.

When it comes to choosing the type of fuel to run your gas stove with, propane is an obvious choice. It is flexible because propane can enter your home from anywhere, which means you’re not limited to where you can put your stove. Propane is also a safe, environment-friendly fuel, and propane stoves are very safe options for the home.

2. Your Dryer

While the initial cost of buying and installing a gas dryer can be higher than that for an electric one, gas dryers run much more efficiently. While electric dryers cost around 30-40 cents per load, gas dryers cost about half of that. If you have a large family, or you just do a lot of laundry work, investing in a propane gas dryer will help you and your family save a lot of money on unnecessary expenses.

3. Your Water Heater

Propane is a much more affordable and efficient way to run your water heater when compared to electricity or oil. Not only is propane gas less expensive than electricity or oil, but also propane appliances generally have a longer lifespan and cost less for repair, compared to the water heaters that run on other types of fuel.

Plus, a propane water heater will heat up within one-third of the time that it takes for an electric one to heat up. Propane gas is also much safer. If it starts to leak, the water or soil around it will not be contaminated.

4. Your Fireplace

Because propane is easily installed, it is a great option for powering gas fireplaces. It is also much more efficient than natural gas, producing the same amount of heat by using less fuel. You can put your propane-powered fireplace anywhere: outside, in a bedroom, living room or wherever your heart desires.

Running your home appliances with propane is a great way to save time, money and the environment. Not to mention that you’re also keeping your home a lot safer since you’ll be able to detect leaks more quickly. Although propane can produce carbon monoxide, a carbon monoxide detector will be able to alert you if the levels in your home are too high.

Another great thing about propane is that you can rely on it to run your appliances even if the power ever goes out. To learn more about running your home with propane, contact Hunt Propane .

3 Reasons Why a Propane-Fueled Portable Generator Is Perfect for Use During Power Outages

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 02:17:54 GMT

Power outages can be annoying and inconvenient at best. Longer, more frequent outages can significantly impact your life and result in the loss of frozen and refrigerated food supplies, loss of income, and the loss of basic living requirements such as heating, cooling, lighting, running cooking appliances, storing food and communications.

For these reasons, many homeowners are installing a portable generator to ensure they have access to electricity during power outages. Portable generators are most commonly fueled by either gasoline, diesel or propane. Propane is also called LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) and there are three reasons why a propane-fueled portable generator is an excellent choice.

1. Propane Reduces the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
One of the biggest safety risks involved with using generators fueled by gasoline or diesel is carbon monoxide poisoning. This dangerous and potentially deadly gas can build up to toxic levels rapidly and is particularly insidious because it's odorless and invisible.

A well-maintained propane generator doesn't produce any carbon monoxide and removes this deadly risk from your home. A poorly maintained generator can potentially produce small amounts of carbon monoxide if there is incomplete combustion of the propane. Regular maintenance checks of both the generator and the propane tank will prevent this from occurring.

2. Propane Is Ideal for Occasional Use
While propane, gasoline and diesel are both liquid fuels their storage vessels are different. Propane is stored in high pressure, air-tight containers. Gasoline and diesel are not, and they will both evaporate to a certain degree, making them unreliable as a portable generator fuel if they're only used occasionally.

Propane doesn't evaporate and will store safely and reliably for many years. Because propane is transformed into a gas as it's released from its storage container, it won't clog up the internal system with residue when a generator is used infrequently.

Propane is also the only fuel source that can be readily replenished during power outages because gasoline and diesel rely on electricity to run the pumps that enable access to them. This feature makes them the perfect generator type for infrequent but sometimes extended use during power outages.

3. Propane Is the Most Cost-Effective Fuel
Although propane is slightly less efficient than the other fuel types, when used in a portable generator for backup purposes, it's financially the least expensive option. Per gallon, propane is cheaper than gasoline or diesel, and you won't need to top up your fuel supply regularly due to evaporation.

The price of propane powered generators hovers between gasoline and diesel models when it comes to initial outlay. However, they generally have a longer lifespan than gasoline or diesel models, so the cost of replacement or repair will be incurred less frequently. They also fire-up faster and burn off less fuel to do so, which makes them more economical to run for short periods of time.

The team at Hunt Propane have been in the industry for over 22 years and have extensive experience when it comes to propane and propane fueled appliances. If you'd like to find out more about propane-fueled portable generators, then contact us at your local Hunt Propane office. They can help you to decide whether a propane generator is the best option for your home's backup power supply and which model and tank size will provide you with enough power to get through a power outage.

The Benefits of Heating Your Home with Propane

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:20:37 GMT

When you are building or renovating a home, the heating system is one of the most important elements to consider. Depending on where you live, you may have the option of heating your home with propane. Here are several benefits propane heating can provide to homeowner:

Cost

Using propane rather than electricity for some of your home's internal systems can save a good amount of money every month. In fact, switching to propane for your water heater and clothes dryer operation can offer savings between 30 and 50 percent over using electricity.

Environment

Propane is the cleanest burning of all the fossil fuels, so you can feel good about using an option that doesn't harm the environment.

Efficiency

Propane furnaces are small and easy to fit even in tight spaces, and they work efficiently to heat your home. Additionally, some models can last for up to 20 years with proper maintenance, so you can enjoy a comfortable home without worrying about constant repair costs.

Choosing propane for your home's heating system offers many benefits. Not only do propane furnaces last a long time, they are also effective and friendlier to the environment than systems that use other fossil fuels. Switching to propane for your water heater and dryer can save a significant amount of money. Contact Hunt Propane to learn more about the benefits of propane heating.