PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Freezing temperatures and rolling power outages
have many residents seeking warmth and relief from the fierce
winter storms blanketing much of the U.S.
At times like this, propane is a dependable heating source when
other forms of energy are being limited to residents, or simply
made unavailable. However, even during the most trying times, it is
paramount to put safety first when operating propane heaters
indoors.
"With rolling blackouts occurring across Texas and other areas of the country, people
will be using propane heaters to stay warm," said Steve Dudley, U-Haul Vice President of Retail
Sales.
"Everyone using these heaters needs to follow the manufacturer's
guidelines. If the heater is designed to be used outside, do
not bring it indoors. Look at the owner's manual for product
guidelines. Be safe and responsible."
Dudley noted that severe winter storms can elicit
propane-related accidents – namely house fires stemming from an
outdoor propane appliance being brought into a home or garage,
where there are typically nearby ignition sources.
"Propane is a great fuel because there is ample supply. The U.S.
is the world's largest refiner of propane," Dudley added. "Propane
is affordable and clean-burning. It has many benefits. But always
respect the product and be safe with it."
Finding a Propane Location
U-Haul, the largest U.S. retailer of propane since 1987, serves
thousands of propane customers daily at more than 1,150
Company-owned and -operated stores where the fuel is offered. Find
a refill station near you at uhaul.com/propane.
Propane is currently available at locations across the U-Haul
network despite the winter storms, with some temporary exceptions
in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex, where supplier deliveries have been slowed.
Because propane-fueled BBQ grills, fire pits and tables, and
outdoor heaters for residential and restaurant use continue to grow
in popularity, many retailers that offer tank exchanges have been
out of filled cylinders for much of the winter.
"The ongoing trend of empty propane exchange cages at other
retailers is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," Dudley said. "More
people are staying home and enjoying their backyards. That means
more propane sales."
Find new U-Haul propane tanks and propane heaters at uhaul.com.
Tanks are also available in-store and have a 12-year initial
certification lifespan.
U-Haul promotes sustainable solutions through its core business
model of truck and trailer sharing; by reusing old and often vacant
buildings for its new stores, cutting down on new-construction
emissions and helping cities reduce their unwanted inventory of
unused buildings; by curbing emissions through fuel efficiency and
the proximity of neighborhood dealers to residential areas; by
offering green products like the reusable plastic Ready-To-Go Box,
biodegradable packing peanuts, boxes made from recycled cardboard,
and furniture blankets made from recycled denim; through in-store
programs like Take A Box, Leave A Box and Re-Use Centers that serve
as redistribution hubs for gently used household furnishings; and
by selling clean-burning propane as well as propane autogas for
alternative fuel vehicles and fleets.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1
choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations
across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share
24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day
through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our
proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has
enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks,
127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly
774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of
self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout
North America. U-Haul is the
largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive
aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the
U.S.
Contact:
Jeff
Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com
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