When the weather breaks, there is usually plenty waiting outside. Winter leaves branches down, ruts in the driveway, and soft ground where you used to park. Before the tank slips out of mind with the warmer afternoons, take a little time to walk around it. A look at the tank, a gauge reading, and a check of the delivery approach give us useful information when you call our yard. Here is what we would like you to notice this spring.
Look at what winter left behind
Start with what you can see from the ground. Does the tank look level on its supports? Has soil washed away underneath it? Are there fallen limbs, damaged fencing, or other objects resting against it? Notice any dents, rust, or damage to the protective cover, too.
You do not need to figure out what caused a change or whether it needs a repair. Tell us what looks different. If the tank seems to have shifted, leave the assessment and any adjustment to us. The same goes for damaged parts or anything you are unsure about.
A spring walk-around is a chance to notice changes. It does not replace a tank inspection. We handle tank inspection and re-qualification, and we can help determine what attention your tank needs.
Read the gauge before you need a delivery
If the gauge is accessible and readable, note what it says. If you cannot read it, tell us that when you call. There is no need to take anything apart to get a reading.
A warm afternoon does not tell you how much propane is left. The furnace may still run overnight, and a propane water heater keeps working after the heating season slows down. A tank that carried you through the last cold stretch may be lower than you expect.
For will-call customers, a spring gauge check is a good reason to contact us before the tank gets low. Have your reading and delivery location ready. If you are on our keep-full service, let us know about changes in how the home is being used, especially if more people are staying there or propane equipment has been added.
Walk the approach our bobtail will need
The road to the tank matters as much as the space around it. Our bobtail is a loaded delivery truck. Ground that supports a pickup may still be too soft for it after rain or snowmelt.
Look along the route our driver normally uses. Pay attention to deep ruts, standing water, washed-out edges, and places where the shoulder has softened. Check the gate and the space where the truck usually turns. A parked trailer, a new fence, or a pile of materials can change an approach that worked last fall.
Tell us about those conditions when you arrange a fill. If there has been a washout or the usual road is closed, give us the details before the driver heads your way. Directions tied to a gate, road junction, or familiar landmark can help us understand what has changed.
Weather can delay a delivery. Even after several dry days, shaded stretches and low spots may remain wet. Let us know what you are seeing at your place so we can plan with current road conditions in mind.
Give winter appliances some attention
Spring is also a useful time to tell us about heating equipment, water heaters, or appliances that did not work as expected over the winter. Describe what happened and when you noticed it. We provide heating system service, water heater service, and appliance service and installation. Leave adjustments and repairs to our service staff.
Propane appliances work hardest in winter. Every level of your home should have a working carbon monoxide alarm. If you smell an odor like rotten eggs, or a CO alarm sounds, get everyone outside first. Call 911 from a safe place, then call us. Do not look for the leak yourself. Do not go back inside until responders say it is safe.
Talk with us about a fill before summer
Once you have checked the gauge and the approach, call us about topping off before summer. Tell us about any propane use you expect over the coming months, including water heating or generator fueling. That helps us understand what you need beyond the heating season.
From Montezuma Creek and Aneth to Chinle, Kayenta, and Shiprock, spring conditions vary across the communities we serve. We are Navajo-owned, and our drivers travel across the Nation and the wider Four Corners region. Your report from the driveway helps us do our work. Call the office at 435-255-1020 with your gauge reading, road conditions, and anything you noticed around the tank.
Running Horse Services - US Route 162 and Route 262, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534 - 435-255-1020
