Smith recently held a feedback campaign to see how the company was doing from the perspective of its customers. As part of their participation, Smith Propane and Oil offered 100 gallons of free heating oil or propane to one lucky customer. In a random drawing, Larry Geary was selected as a winner of 100 gallons of propane. Though the giveaway …
Winter Problems: What Steps to Take
Cold weather can bring many challenges, from dry skin to uneven heat or even no heat at all. Here are some solutions. 1. No heat? Check your power first! If your heat stops working and you’ve made sure it is related to your house only — not a wide-scale power outage —your next step should be to check to see …
The Challenge of Winter Deliveries
Our drivers are experts at maneuvering their trucks, but safety codes prohibit us from navigating our vehicles on slippery driveways. That’s why we request that you remove snow and ice from your driveway when a delivery is scheduled. We also need you to clear a path to your fuel tank after it snows. To make winter easier, we recommend that …
The Rush to Electrification
Many state and local governments have been adopting the strategy to “electrify everything.” In the case of homes, that would mean replacing natural gas-, oil- and propane-fired boilers and furnaces with electric heat pumps. But heat pump conversions are expensive and do not work very efficiently when the weather gets cold. Under 32°F, heat pumps are extremely inefficient and need …
Personally Speaking: Putting 2020 Behind Us
Dear Friends, All of us are relieved to put 2020 behind us and begin a new year. We can only hope for better things to come in 2021. Our staff continues working hard to address any concerns you may have and to keep enough heating fuel in your tank all winter long. While we’ve been looking after our customers, we’ve …
Preparing for Winter 2020
Get ready for winter 2020 with these tips, links to liheap, and more.
Ask Zac: Propane Benefits
Zac Cromie shares the benefits of switching to propane
There’s No Place Like Home
Home is our haven, an escape from the turbulent outside world. That’s why we’ve filled these pages with information that we hope will make you as safe and comfortable as possible — all the time. 5 Ways to Feel Right at Home with Propane There are many ways you can take advantage of propane’s efficiency and versatility to make your …
4 Ways to Get Peace of Mind
These days, we could all use some convenience. Here are four ways we can make your life easier this fall.