Propane is an eco-friendly, low-cost fuel for your home. But, like any source of power, its components—including the tank, the gas lines feeding into the house, and the appliances that burn the gas—need regular maintenance and inspection to remain safe and efficient. The guide below explains why you should arrange for a professional to check over these elements once a year.

Reasons to Schedule Yearly Propane System Maintenance

To Ensure Proper Ventilation

Your propane technician will make sure your system is properly ventilated by unclogging appliance vents, clearing out the airways, sweeping out any bird nests or other obstructions, and making sure each appliance has enough room to breathe. Failure to do this can result in air restrictions and incomplete combustion, which leads to the creation of carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odorless, toxic gas.

To Inspect Appliance Connections

Rubber hoses can decay and metal connectors can corrode over time. A yearly propane system maintenance inspection can identify these problems, so your technician can repair and replace components as necessary to prevent a gas leak.

To Install Propane & CO Detectors

Propane gas and carbon monoxide detectors sound the alarm if they detect dangerous levels of either gas in time for you to evacuate your family and address the problem. Accumulated propane can ignite and explode, while CO poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, among more severe symptoms. For your safety, have these devices installed and schedule an inspection to check they are in proper operation every year.

To schedule an inspection, propane gas delivery, or tank installation, contact Martindale Guadalupe Gas Company in Martindale, TX. They are locally owned and operated and have been serving homeowners and businesses throughout Caldwell County since 1947. They also specialize in propane tank maintenance to help your family stay safer. Visit their website to send them an online message or call (512) 357-6497 to schedule a consultation.