Safety first
Know what to do before a propane emergency happens.
Review these essential steps with everyone in your household. This summary is based on consumer guidance from the Propane Education & Research Council and does not replace appliance instructions or professional service.
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If you suspect a propane leak, leave immediately.
Get everyone away from the building or area. Do not operate switches, appliances, outlets, phones, or anything that could create a spark. Do not smoke or use an open flame. From a safe location, call 911 or the fire department and your propane provider. Stay away until emergency responders or a qualified professional say it is safe to return.
Build safe habits before an emergency
Review these steps with everyone in the household and keep the full PERC guidance available.
Recognize possible warning signs
A propane odor, a propane-gas detector alarm, hissing near a gas component, or unexplained gas usage can signal a possible leak. Treat any suspected leak as an emergency even if you cannot smell propane.
Never troubleshoot a suspected leak yourself
Do not try to light a pilot, operate an appliance, or search the building for the source. Any propane-system service, appliance connection, or open gas line should be handled by a qualified professional.
If the tank runs out or gas is shut off
Do not turn the gas back on at the tank yourself. A qualified professional must check the system for leaks and ensure pilot lights are safely relit before the system returns to service.
Reduce carbon-monoxide risk
Install listed carbon-monoxide detectors as directed by their manufacturer. Arrange qualified appliance maintenance, keep chimneys and appliance air-intake and exhaust vents clear, and never use an oven, range, outdoor grill, or unapproved portable heater to heat an indoor space.
If carbon monoxide is suspected
Leave the building immediately, call 911 or the fire department from a safe location, and remain away until an emergency responder or qualified professional says it is safe to return.
Keep the full safety guide available
Review the complete PERC materials with every member of the household and follow all manufacturer instructions for tanks, detectors, and appliances.
Have a non-emergency propane question?
For a suspected leak or carbon-monoxide emergency, leave the area and call 911 or the fire department from a safe location. For routine service questions, call Check Oil.