Affordable Propane of Highlandville, MO

At Affordable Propane, your safety is our top priority. Please read and keep this important safety information for your home or business.

If You Smell Gas or Suspect a Gas Leak

  1. 🔥 NO FLAMES OR SPARKS! Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or a fire.
  2. 🏃‍♂️ LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY! Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect gas is leaking.
  3. ⛔ SHUT OFF THE GAS AT THE TANK Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank, if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
  4. 📞 REPORT THE LEAK Once you are safely away from the gas leak, call your propane retailer right away. If you cannot reach your propane retailer, call 911 or your local fire department.
  5. 🚫 DO NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING OR AREA Until your propane retailer, emergency responder, or qualified professional determines that it is safe to do so.
  6. ✅ GET YOUR PROPANE SYSTEM CHECKED Before you attempt to use any of your propane appliances, your propane retailer or a qualified professional must check your entire propane system to ensure that it is leak-free.

👃 TAKE THE SNIFF TEST Scratch and sniff the circle on your propane tank. The odor is similar to propane odor. Have everyone in your family take the sniff test to learn what propane smells like. You can also ask your propane retailer for a sniff of the gas at the tank.

Can You Smell It? Propane has a foul odor that has been compared to garbage, sewage, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal.

Some people may have difficulty smelling propane. Causes may include age, medication, colds, allergies, sinus issues, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

Important: Even a faint odor of gas should be treated as an emergency. If you suspect a leak, act immediately.

Propane Gas Detectors Consider installing UL-listed propane gas detectors in your home for added safety. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Never ignore the smell of propane, even if no detector is sounding.