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First, stay safe If you smell gas, leave the house, don't use light switches or phones inside, and call 911 from outside. No gas smell, but no heat or hot water? Don't try to relight pilot lights yourself. When a tank runs empty, the system must be leak-checked before it's turned back on. That's a safety requirement, not a sales tactic. Call your propane company Green Earth Propane customers can call 631-996-9110 for emergency delivery. Our owners are former fire chiefs and o

Leaving for the season? These steps prevent the most common winter problems in empty houses on the East End. Set the heat to 55°F or higher. Never turn it off. Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls. Shut off water to the washer and any outdoor lines, and drain outdoor spigots. Add a Wi-Fi leak and temperature sensor (about $30) that alerts your phone. Leave a key and your number with a neighbor or caretaker. Make sure your propane can't run out: turn on automatic de

With automatic delivery, your propane company tracks your usage and refills your tank before it runs low. With will-call, you check your gauge and call when you need a fill. Automatic delivery suits you if You heat your home with propane, you're away for part of the winter, or you'd rather not think about it. It's the best protection against running out on a cold night. Will-call suits you if You use propane only for a grill, fireplace or pool heater, and you're happy to chec