Protect Your Home, Fuel Supply & Family with Combined Energy Services Hurricane season doesn’t just impact coastal regions—it brings heavy rain, flooding, power outages, and high winds throughout the Tri-State Area, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Even inland communities can experience extended outages and dangerous conditions that disrupt heating, hot water, and fuel […]
Power outages can be a major inconvenience, leaving you without electricity for hours or even days. To avoid this situation, many homeowners invest in generators to ensure they have backup power when they need it most. However, when it comes to generators, there are two main options to choose from: whole house generators and portable […]
As winter fades across the Tri-State Area, the spring thaw begins. While warmer temperatures are welcome, melting snow and saturated ground can create serious challenges for fuel deliveries. At Combined Energy Services, our propane and home heating oil delivery trucks are heavy — and soft driveways during thaw season can quickly become a problem. Here’s […]
Winter weather brings more than cold temperatures—it also creates serious safety risks around your home or business, especially when it comes to outdoor propane and heating oil tanks. Heavy snow accumulation and falling ice from roofs, trees, and structures can damage propane and heating oil equipment, interrupt fuel service, and create dangerous conditions if left […]
You can’t wait to get the grill started! Your friends and family are waiting on your world famous ribs, but as you get ready to start up the grill you discover that your 20 pound BBQ propane tank is empty. Now what?! Sounds like it’s time to a trip to your local Combined Energy Services […]
Well that depends. Lately, we’ve been seeing quite a few bad tanks come in for refill. What makes a tank bad or unsafe for refill? A few things. Propane is stored in liquid form in a high-pressure tank. It vaporizes, or turns into gas, when its pressure is lowered by opening the valve on the […]
Looking for advice on how to maintain a propane generator? We’ve got you covered! Read our five essential tips here and get your generator up and running! Propane generators are a great way to produce electricity during a power outage, but they require regular maintenance to keep running smoothly. You’ve invested a significant amount of […]
As the weather gets colder, people across the country are starting to turn on their heating systems for the first time for the year. Improper use of such equipment can be incredibly dangerous and can lead to death. To prevent home heating equipment fires and other hazarded issues, heating safety should be at the top of your […]
As the summer heat reaches its peak, the last thing on your mind may be your furnace. After all, it’s the season for backyard barbecues and beach trips, not the time to think about heating systems. However, scheduling a summer service for your furnace is a savvy move that can save you money, time, and […]
PICTURE THIS! You’re in the middle of Sullivan County, NY, Orange County, NY, Ulster County, NY and Pike County, PA during the winter and your oil furnace has run out of fuel oil. If the furnace doesn’t kick back on after refilling the tank, you may need to bleed and restart your furnace manually. You […]
Spring is in the air. With the snow gone, many are ready to get outside and start working on their yards. Whoa! Where did that big white propane tank come from? Okay, we know that the only people who think propane tanks look good are us. Combined Energy Services offers tanks in white, beige, and […]
Knowing how to safely operate your propane gas grill this summer is important. Take some tips from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. Propane Cylinders are Safe and Easy to Use- Each year propane companies recycle millions of propane cylinders through state-of-the-art production processes that include multiple steps to ensure a safe backyard grilling experience.
It’s important to know your responsibilities if you choose to own a propane tank Each year and especially just before the heating season begins, we receive requests from prospective customers regarding the purchase of propane tanks. Many people don’t understand the liability involved with owning your own tank for propane and think this is ideal […]
Prepare for Every Possibility! Before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible. Create an emergency plan: Work with your family to create a plan in the event of a winter storm. As part of this effort, make sure […]
Brought to you by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) here are some tips to keep you safe around outdoor propane heaters. These safe, effective heaters are a great way to warm up a patio or outdoor space. Just follow these simple rules to keep you and your guests safe. For the full brochure, […]
Thinking of installing a generator? Don’t wait too long! As if 2020 hasn’t be strange enough, Colorado State University has just updated it’s 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast. According to The Weather Channel, CSU is predicting 24 named storms – the second most on record. This means we’ll blow throw the rest of the alphabet […]
Delivery & Service Safety Being able to make safe, efficient deliveries and service calls is paramount to our operations. We train our employees how to make and maintain safe service calls to our customers. Unfortunately, all this can be turned upside down when we arrive at a home that hasn’t taken into consideration the person […]
To our valued customers we want to take a minute to relay our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities that we serve. They remain our top priority as we continue to take necessary steps to address the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We recognize that this is a rapidly […]
IMPORTANT —- COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS & HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: CORONA-VIRUS CONCERNS: Bleach is a strong & effective disinfectant – it’s effective in killing bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza virus. Diluted bleach disinfects within 10-60 mins contact time and is available at a relatively low cost and recommended for surface disinfection. Our Wechsler Pool Supply division […]
As you know, winter weather can be a major inconvenience to anyone driving or working outside. In many situations the snow, ice, and cold temperatures make it nearly impossible to get around. Our delivery drivers work, sometimes 24/7, outside and need access to fuel tanks in order to make necessary deliveries. We are reminding our […]
One of most important things to ask your home heating fuel provider is NOT what’s the price per gallon. The real question should be what does your supply look like in the likelihood of a crisis? Will your current energy provider be able to deliver to your home in case of an emergency or natural […]
Everyone loves a day of grilling outside with family and friends in the summertime. Although this may be a refresher for some, CES wants to give out some important information a s Labor Day approaches – here are some propane safety tips to keep in mind when firing up your gas grill: First off, what is propane? Propane does not […]
There are a high number of older houses in the Northeast that have buried fuel oil tanks. “Until the 1960’s people were generally un-aware of the risks to the environment and a lot of oil tanks went into the ground,” said Stuart Lieberman, a former NJ deputy attorney general who now practices real estate and environmental law. Today, the […]
Are you planning home improvements? Are you installing a deck or fence? Are you installing a new heating system? What is Dig Safe and why do you have to call them before you dig? Dig-Safe is a not-for-profit clearinghouse that notifies participating utility companies of your plans to dig. In return, these utilities respond to […]
Living the Northeast, we are subject to a variety of emergency weather situations and natural disasters that we must prepare for such as: By taking some simple propane-related safety precautions to prepare propane tanks for emergency situations, and discussing them with your family, you can reduce the potential for property loss, personal injury and even death. […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association, a Propane System Leak Test must be performed “Immediately after the gas is turned on into a new system or into system that has been initially restored after an interruption of service, the piping system shall be tested for leakage. If leakage is indicated, the gas supply shall be shut […]
To own or to lease? That is the question. But the answer might actually surprise you. Most propane customers in the U.S. lease their tank(s) from a supplier. There are a variety of valid reasons for this. Still there are individuals who desire to own their tanks. This article will explain the pros and cons […]
