Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that cannot be detected through sense of smell or taste. Exposure to carbon monoxide may cause you to experience any or all of these symptoms:
Headaches, tightness across the forehead and temples
Weariness, weakness, dizziness and vomiting
Loss of muscular control
Watering and smarting of the eyes
If any of these symptoms develop, move outdoors immediately. Have your propane system and attached appliances inspected and repaired before you return to the building or area where carbon monoxide is suspected.
We do provide two varieties of scientific, quantitative, carbon monoxide testing to our customers. A nominal fee applies to both methods.
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Never use the oven or range top burners to provide space heating.
Never use indoors, camping, construction, “Mr. Heater,” or other portable heaters that are not designed and listed for indoor use with propane.
Never use a barbecue grill (propane or charcoal) indoors for cooking or heating.
Have all appliances tested for proper operation by a qualified propane gas technician.
Always be certain that your appliances are properly vented.
Commercially available carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every level of your home to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Your safety, and the safe use of your propane gas system are our primary concern. Please contact us if you ever have any questions about the operation, or maintenance of your propane gas system and appliances.
Industry Efforts to Safeguard Propane Use:
GAS Check® is an inspection program developed by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), and funded by PERC that provides guidelines to technicians on how to perform two different types of residential safety inspections:
A “Gas System Check” which must be completed on the gas delivery system, including the containers, regulators, and appurtenances; and
A “Gas Appliance System Check” which includes all of the items of a “Gas Systems Check” as well as on all propane-burning appliances. GAS Check® also educates homeowners on the safe use of propane and the maintenance of propane appliances.
Although you might spend less time in the kitchen than a professional chef, you’ll still appreciate the advantages of cooking with propane. Propane cooking appliances cover a wide spectrum, from low-cost economy models to deluxe units that combine every imaginable cooking convenience and energy-saving feature. The wide variety of ranges, ovens, and cooktops available today…
Whether you see your relatives on a regular basis or you only visit your family once or twice a year, you’ll most likely spend some time with them during the holidays. Although you may feel overjoyed to see certain family members, you may be dreading spending time with certain relatives. Most families have at least…
At DiSanto Propane, we are proud to offer a number of propane services for homeowners and businesses who are looking for a clean, reliable source of energy. As you might imagine, that means that we’re passionate about learning as much as we can about the product that we offer. Whether you’re looking to make the…
If you live in upstate New York, DiSanto Propane can provide reliable propane services for both your home and your business. Serving the residents and businesses since 1937, our family-owned business provides the highest-quality customer service. For over four generations, our company has provided quick turnaround times and timely deliveries. Many residents choose us to…
Chances are, you’re spending more time indoors and living a slower-paced lifestyle during the winter. As the days grow darker and colder, you simply cannot spend as much time running around outside. Why not use this time to sit down in front of your propane fireplace and take inventory of your life? People often make…
When you think of propane, does Hank Hill come to mind? Until 2010, King of the Hill ran on the the Fox network for 13 seasons with a total of 259 episodes. In 1997, Beavis and Butthead creator Mike Judge debuted this animated comedy series as a companion show for The Simpsons. Taking place in…
