Get a professional safety and qualification
check on cylinders at all 1,100+ U-Haul store locations where
propane is sold
PHOENIX, June 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Independence Day
approaches and families prepare to fire up their propane-powered
BBQ grills, more than 1,100 U-Haul® facilities are providing free
safety inspections and qualification checks on all propane
cylinders to ensure safe holiday celebrations.
Propane sales typically spike prior to July 4, one of the busiest days for food
preparation using the clean-burning fuel. In anticipation of family
gatherings and the expected surge of people topping off their
tanks, U-Haul is asking customers to take advantage of free tank
inspections by a certified propane technician at any of its
Company-owned stores where propane is sold.
"U-Haul takes propane safety seriously," said Scott Johnson, U-Haul propane program
manager.
"We want people to enjoy their holiday without worrying about
their tanks. All types of customers rely on U-Haul to provide
high-quality products and a safe experience. U-Haul certified
propane technicians are available to check the qualification date
on each cylinder, examine the valve for leaks, and inspect the tank
for dents, cracks, gouges, and rust."
Johnson estimates that as many as 20 million propane tanks are
sold in the U.S. each year. Many of these tanks lapse in
qualification annually and cannot be legally filled without
inspection and requalification.
Propane tanks are qualified for 12 years from the original
manufactured date, which is stamped on the tank collar or
foot. Customers have two options if qualification has lapsed:
- Visit a propane company to have a tank requalified if it passes
inspection. That can cost about $25,
and requalification lasts for five years.
- Purchase a new 20-pound BBQ tank with a fuel gauge that is
qualified for 12 years, and is available at U-Haul stores for only
$49.95.
U-Haul began selling propane in 1984 and became the largest U.S.
retailer by 1987. Today, U-Haul safely supplies propane to
thousands of customers daily across the U.S. and Canada.
U-Haul utilizes the S.T.E.P. program (Safety, Training,
Equipment and Promotion) to deliver propane safely, cleanly and
conveniently to customers. The U-Haul propane certification
program for Team Members, and the U-Haul propane website promoting
consumer safety tips and education information, all align with the
Propane Education Research Council (PERC).
Along with strict safety training standards, U-Haul deploys an
online service request system that connects U-Haul centers to its
propane vendors to report any equipment issues and to ensure there
is propane available and safew to dispense to its customers seven
days a week. These combined elements demonstrate U-Haul's
commitment to providing a better product and service to more
customers at a lower cost. The S.T.E.P. program gives U-Haul the
edge in safely and effectively meeting our customer's propane
demands.
"When handled correctly, propane is a safe and efficient energy
source," Johnson said. "Our certified propane technicians are
trained to identify any issues with the cylinders and dispense the
cleaning-burning gas safely at low prices. We encourage each
customer to take advantage of the free inspections before they open
the grill and start celebrating."
Propane is the focus of several U-Haul sustainability
initiatives. The Company continues to grow its propane Autogas
locations to service alternative-fuel vehicles, and champions green
products like the 1-pound reusable propane cylinder, a safer and
more responsible option to disposable tanks.
Visit uhaul.com/about/sustainability to learn more about
U-Haul ecofriendly practices.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of
do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 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 186,000 trucks,
128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third
largest self-storage operator in North
America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1
million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed
facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.,
and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer
hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been
recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was
recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in
America.
Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com
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