Weathering the Winter – Tips for Safe & Efficient Deliveries
Spring is on the horizon, but we’re not free and clear of winter weather and its challenges quite yet. Many areas of the country continue to deal with snow and ice, so please keep the below tips in mind if you’re expecting your next propane delivery soon. They’ll help ensure that your propane can get to you safely and efficiently, so the rest of your winter can be spent in cozy comfort.
The key is to keep things clear!
- Clear your driveway – Our bobtails are broad! Please clear a path at least 10 feet wide so we can navigate your driveway safely. Our trucks are also very heavy, so ice on even small inclines can pose a problem. Salt or ice melt should be used on any slippery areas the truck or our team of Propane Pros will need to drive or walk.
- Clear your equipment – Keeping snow and ice away from outdoor vents, chimneys and flues allow them to function properly. Use a broom instead of a shovel whenever possible to avoid damage to your propane system components.
- Clearly mark your tank location – Whether your tank is above or below ground, marking its location with a flag or stake that is higher than the average snowfall depth for your area enables our team to locate it easily, and signals for snowplow drivers and others to steer clear.
Think Ordering Propane is a Pain? Solution Spotlight: Automatic Delivery
AmeriGas is proud to offer a range of propane plans and services to accommodate your preferences – everything from the way you pay to the way you manage and schedule deliveries (or choose to have us to do it for you!)
In the next few issues of our newsletter, we’ll take a closer look at some of these options in our “Solution Spotlight” series, so you can reflect on the way you currently choose to do business with us and reevaluate if one of our other program options would be a better, more convenient fit for the lifestyle you’re living now!
We’ll start with a big one – Automatic Delivery. As many of us seek ways to take pressure off our schedules and mental loads, this is our go-to recommendation for streamlined service. If you are currently a Will-Call customer who would enjoy taking propane ordering off your to-do list, signing up for Automatic Delivery could be the right choice for you. Benefits include:
- Reducing your stress - We’ll keep track of your propane usage and make sure you automatically receive a tank refill when you need it. One less thing for you to fret over.
- Freeing up more time to do things you love (which probably doesn’t include reordering propane – don’t worry, we aren’t offended).
- Maximizing your comfort – With Automatic Delivery from AmeriGas, you can stay fuel-filled and cozy in your propane-powered home with the added convenience of having it all managed for you!
So what are you waiting for? You can enroll online in about 2 minutes through your MyAmeriGas.com account.
Don’t Hibernate – Just Add Heat
There are few things better for the mind and body than getting outdoors, even in winter. Whether you live in a cold climate where winter weather hits at full force, or you’re in an area that just gets a bit chillier than usual – propane can fuel your outdoor comfort all season long. The next time you have the urge to get outside, consider relaxing around a propane fire pit or hosting an event kept warm with convenient propane patio heaters. Just don’t forget to have extra AmeriGas propane grill cylinders on hand to keep things running smoothly.
Shamrockin’ Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Luck has nothing to do with planning a great St. Patty’s Day menu. When it comes to recreating classic Irish dishes at home, you’ll find that cooking with your propane-powered appliances is the real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Keeping Up with the Propane Pros
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