Stay Warm and Safe this Winter with U-Haul Tips for Propane Users

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Dec 18, 2023, 11:51 ET

PHOENIX, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is coming, and U-Haul^® is encouraging its customers to replenish their propane supply for heating and cooking purposes before the busy holiday weeks and harsh winter storms arrive.

Propane sales typically spike in late December and January as families and businesses put their patio heaters and fire pits to use. Demand for propane also rises when heavy snowfall or deep freezes occur, leading to longer waits at stores and greater difficulty reaching propane locations. It's best to follow the boy scout motto and be prepared.

Winter is coming, and U-Haul® is encouraging its customers to replenish their propane supply for heating and cooking purposes before the busy holiday weeks and harsh winter storms arrive.

Propane, a clean-burning fuel, is sold at more than 1,200 U-Haul locations across the U.S. and Canada. U-Haul-operated stores are open every day of the year except Christmas.

To keep propane tanks in optimal condition this winter, remember these five tips:

1. Keep propane tanks off the ground to prevent rust

2. Cover your grill to protect it from the elements

3. Store tanks in ventilated areas; do NOT store in sheds, garages or homes

4. Propane heaters should ONLY be used for patios, outdoor job sites and large ventilated workshops

5. Avoid refill trips during winter storms by filling tanks now

U-Haul has been the largest U.S. retailer of propane since 1987 while offering a variety of tanks, gauges and accessories right at the pump. Certified technicians perform free safety inspections on every propane cylinder filled at U-Haul.

"Safety is our top priority," said Scott Johnson, U-Haul Propane Manager. "Providing safe and convenient propane locations to our customers is important. We're thrilled to continue expanding our propane offerings, bringing more and more customers the affordable propane they need."

Purchase new U-Haul propane tanks and portable propane heaters at uhaul.com. Tanks are also available in-store and have a 12-year initial certification lifespan.

U-Haul continues to add propane refill stations and tank exchange services to its centers. Below are the latest locations to include propane services:

Propane Sites Opened in 2023

U-Haul of Carson	1930 E. Via Arado, Rancho Dominguez, CA	(310) 735-0577
U-Haul of Gainesville	4821 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL	(352) 415-8437
U-Haul of Dallas	3357 Charles Hardy Pkwy., Dallas, GA	(770) 505-6360
U-Haul of Westdale	2800 Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA	(319) 540-8732
U-Haul of Sioux City	5700 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA	(712) 277-8216
U-Haul of Springfield S.	3650 S. 6th Street Road, Springfield, IL	(217) 786-2100
U-Haul of Clearlake	3250 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, IL	(217) 280-8481
U-Haul at Bardstown	4128 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY	(502) 491-2660
U-Haul of N. Las Vegas	2671 N. Las Vegas Blvd., N. Las Vegas, NV	(702) 534-4165
U-Haul of Milford	751 Chamber Drive, Milford, OH	(513) 322-2958
U-Haul of Erie	1320 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA	(814) 403-4027
U-Haul of NW Spartanburg	1500 International Drive, Spartanburg, SC	(864) 574-2298
U-Haul at Morgan Blvd.	1129 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen, TX	(956) 202-0705
U-Haul at Steeds Crossing	20607 FM Road 685, Pflugerville, TX	(512) 251-2090

About U-HAUL

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The enhanced U-Haul app makes it easier for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and self-return options on their smartphones through our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 192,200 trucks, 138,500 trailers and 44,500 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 967,000 rentable units and 83.3 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. We were recently named one of America's Best Large Employers (Forbes, 2023); a Best for Vets Employer (Military Times, 2022); and one of the Healthiest Workplaces in America (Healthiest Employers, 2022). Find careers at uhauljobs.com. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com

SOURCE U-Haul International