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PAPGA Reminds Home and Business Owners to Pre-Check Your Heating System

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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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Safe Grilling Tips from the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association – PAPGA

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Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA – Can’t you just taste those steaks, brats and veggies sizzling on your outdoor grill? Summer is quickly approaching and PAPGA wants to make sure that everyone has the latest resources for a safe and wonderful grilling season.

Here are a few examples of the tips available at www.PApropane.com:

  • Never Grill in a covered area such as a garage or covered patio because gases can build up
  • Never attempt to move a grill while it is lit
  • Remember to store any extra propane cylinders outdoors and in an upright position
  • If your kids insist on being involved, give them a safe task, like brushing on marinade or carrying plates and spices to and from storage areas

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has produced a webpage featuring Chef and Author John Besh, recipes and links to the Interactive Safe Grilling Module, tips on getting kids involved and the safe grilling checklist. The webpage is accessible at http://www.usepropane.com/safe_grilling/

To learn more about safe grilling or to schedule an inspection of your grill and other appliances, use this link to find your nearest propane provider or log on to www.usepropane.com/find.

“The Marketer Members of the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association are dedicated to insure all of their friends and neighbors they serve in communities across Pennsylvania use Propane safely!” said Dan Messett, Marketing Chair for PAPGA. “Call your local marketer with questions or if you need service and they will help you manage your energy needs for your home or business”

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 Offers Tips to Maximize Outdoor Spaces

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Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA -In survey results forecasting the next trend in outdoor design – the year-round outdoor room – about half of respondents say it is very important to be able to spend more time outside.  The research, commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council, reflects the growing popularity of the $35 million outdoor heating market in the United States.

Innovations in portable, outdoor heaters are now allowing homeowners greater flexibility and extended use of backyard patios.  Responding to demands for year-round comfort, manufacturers are rolling out outdoor heating designs that are both functional and aesthetic.  Recent product launches include head-to-toe portable propane patio heaters, wind-resistant gaslights, permanent fire pits, and bar-height tables with built-in heaters.  Radiant heating installed under decks and concrete patios add constant warmth to indoor-outdoor rooms.

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association held a discussion group on the popular social networking platform, Facebook, from 7-8pm on April 15th with the topic ‘Outdoor Living Design, Safety and Applications’. Specialists from PAPGA answered several questions from fans of the Association’s page and discussed the many options available to homeowners.

Click here to read the transcript from the ‘Outdoor Living’ Discussion Group.   

“The discussion group was a great beginning for a new method of communication with our members and consumers,” said Dan Messett, Marketing Chair for PAPGA. “We are looking forward to building on this effort and hosting additional interactive programs in the near future.”

PAPGA invites anyone who is interested in future discussion groups to follow our Facebook Page or log on to www.papropane.com for more information.

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 Provides Power Outage Safety Tips

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Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA -In continuing efforts to keep Pennsylvania families safe, the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is highlighting the ‘Power Outage’ consumer safety module available at www.papropane.com

This easy-to-use online tool will walk you and your family through important steps to take before and during a power outage this winter. Some examples of these tips include:

  • Never use a power source or inspect an appliance while standing in water
  • Never use a portable generator in an enclosed area, such as a basement, garage or tent
  • Know how and where to turn off your Propane

PAPGA recommends that homeowners schedule a time for a qualified service technician to perform a complete inspection after power returns. This service would include a leak test and re-lighting pilot lights. To find a professional in your neighborhood, log on to www.usepropane.com/find

“On behalf of all our marketer members across Pennsylvania, we hope these messages help families live safely and comfortably while managing their home energy”, said Dan Messett, Marketing Chair for PAPGA.

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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PAPGA Guides Pennsylvanians on Tax Credits & Energy Efficiency

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Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association has created a new web page designed to centralize the best consumer information on Federal Tax Credits and State Rebates.

Links include Pennsylvania-specific examples of Energy Star appliance installations, Five Simple Steps to improving Energy Efficiency, plus an easy method of finding an installation expert in your community.

“We understand that people are extremely busy,” said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director of PAPGA. “We want to help Pennsylvanians get quick and accurate information while they are researching these incentives so that they can make the best decision for their family.”

The Federal Government recently announced an extension to the Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Legislation signed in to law this past February. The deadline, which was previously set for December 31, 2009, has been extended to December 31, 2010. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers energy efficient tax credits for 30 percent (up to $1,500) of the total cost of qualified Energy Star appliance installations. Tax Credits, unlike Tax Deductions, can reduce tax liability dollar for dollar. Deductions reduce only taxable income.

In Pennsylvania, residents are also eligible for a Keystone HELP Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program if they purchase an Energy Star appliance. The rebate is equal to 10 percent of the cost of purchase and installation, with a maximum rebate of $250.

To view this information, log on to www.papropane.com and click on the ‘Pennsylvania Guide to Energy Efficiency’.

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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