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Using propane as an energy source in your home is beneficial and has gained wide popularity over the last decade. Propane is an important part of Maine’s energy mix and the advantages of propane over oil and kerosine are plentiful. A question that comes up frequently by existing and prospective customers is if owning or […]
READ ARTICLECan you Smell it? Propane has a foul odor that has been compared to garbage, sewage, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal. Ethyl Mercaptan is the additive used in Propane, and other odorless gases, to give a warning odor. You may smell this if you tank is low, during or shortly following a propane […]
READ ARTICLEWith warm weather approaching and cabin fever setting in, we know everyone has outdoor projects planned. Here are a few things to be aware of if a call to dig safe is part of those plans. It is important to be cautious about any buried lines in your yard. Propane lines are typically buried a […]
READ ARTICLEMost fireplaces, free-standing stoves, and log sets have a standing pilot. The great debate is whether to leave a standing pilot on all year or turn it off for the months that the appliance is not going to be used. For the Pro argument, leaving the standing pilot on all year means that whenever you […]
READ ARTICLEWaltz & Sons can help you transform you deck or backyard into an “after” scene from your favorite home improvement show, without hiring a landscape contractor, or spending a ton of money. After all, so many of the show’s “wow” moments and big reveals are fueled by one awesome, affordable, environmentally friendly ingredient: Propane! A […]
READ ARTICLEDo you have a room in your home or office that never quite warms up, no matter how high you crank up your heat? Maybe it’s the guest bedroom, the back bathroom, a work area in your garage, a home addition or an in-law apartment … a place that always seems to need an extra […]
READ ARTICLETired of taking cold showers or a shower that starts hot and ends cold? Do you have children in your home and don’t have enough hot water to fill the bathtub? Tired of looking at that bulky electric hot water heater? Tired of hearing your boiler come on just to maintain your hot water temperature… […]
READ ARTICLEKeeping your family safe Important information about propane safety and WINTER STORMS BE PREPARED FOR A WINTER STORM Make sure your propane tank, whether it is located above or below ground is marked properly by a flag, pole or stake that is higher than the expected snow cover depth for your location. This will increase […]
READ ARTICLEAre you tired of running out of hot water? Does your furnace run year round to heat your hot water? Are you worried about the expense of replacing your hot water heater? Do you want to save money on your annual energy costs? Would you like to lower your CO2 emissions? Installing a new hot […]
READ ARTICLEGet an insider look at a typical day of propane delivery at Waltz & Sons! In our latest video, we take you from the moment we enter the office, through the post propane delivery process. Enjoy! The Propane delivery process doesn’t start when we pull into your driveway. At Waltz & Sons, there’s a process to ensure […]
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