Author: Wayne Kessler

For more information, contact:
Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Foundation has announced its sponsorship of the 2011 HOMExpo, presented by the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association (PMHA).

This year’s event will be held April 29 – May 1st at the York Expo Center in York, PA. Thousands of people from the Mid-Atlantic Region are expected to attend this premier showcase for the factory-built housing industry.

HOMExpo is billed as ‘Everything for Your Home and More’ and will focus on craftsmanship, variety, diversity and new industry trends.

Current and prospective homeowners will have the opportunity to see and learn more about the latest home enhancements and services from industry experts. Exhibitors will include a wide range of products and services for traditional homes plus apartments, vacation homes and even hunting cabins.

“The Pennsylvania Propane Foundation is proud to once again partner with PMHA for HOMExpo,” said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director. “Propane and the factory-built housing industries have always worked closely together to provide affordable, efficient and beautiful homes for families. We look forward to seeing everyone in York.”

To learn more about the 2011 HOMExpo, visit www.pahomeexpo.com

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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49th HOMExpo Features 'Everything For Your Home and More'

For more information, contact:
Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is featuring a link on www.PApropane.com to a newly-created website for kids.

To access the site from the PAPGA main page, simply click on the Propane Kids graphic on the right column. You will then join animated characters Jim, Kate and Max as they guide kids on a fun and informative journey.

Some of the activities include ‘Molecules in Motion’, ‘The Think Fast Game Show’, plus printables such as coloring pages and signage. Parents and Educators will find these materials easy to use and a great way to connect with their kids.

The games and activities on this website are designed to teach Kids:

• What propane is and where it comes from
• How propane is used in and around your home
• How to recognize the smell of propane
• What to do in case of emergency, such as a propane leak
• Additional general safety tips

‘Millions of Pennsylvanians use propane to heat their homes and water, plus clothes drying and cooking”, said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director of PAPGA. “Our members believe that good safety habits should be adopted at a young age, and that the more children and teens know about propane, the fewer preventable accidents will occur.”

The Propane Kids website was created by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). Consumers can access additional Safety Educational Resources at www.propanesafety.com

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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PAPGA Features Link to Propane Kids Website

For more information, contact:
Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is reminding home and business owners to pre-check heating systems before the first cold night this fall.

Here are three simple steps to ensure that your system will perform when called upon:

Step 1: Test your thermostat by setting it to heat mode on 80 degrees. It may take a few minutes, but you should feel warm air coming from the vents. If nothing happens, check for a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. For Propane Furnaces, you may need to relight your pilot light. For this, we recommend contacting a certified technician.

Step 2: Replace your air filter(s). Dirty air filters not only affect your home’s air quality, but will prevent your furnace from generating warm air. While replacing the filter, make sure that the arrows on top of the filter are pointing in the right direction for optimum airflow.

Step 3: Make sure that your vents are clear of obstacles so that the air may flow freely. Check all vents near the floor to ensure that they are open.

If your heating system is making a high pitched noise, is turning on and off too frequently or not turning off, you may have a problem with internal components such as the fan belt, oil bearings or heat anticipator. Contact your local propane service provider to perform routine maintenance that will save you significant money and prolong the life of your heating system.

To learn more tips for winter, thunderstorms, power outages and other weather-related elements, please visit the Propane Education & Research Council’s Consumer Preparedness Center.

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. For more information, log on to www.papropane.com

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