PHOENIX, June 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® wants
everyone's Fourth of July barbecue to go off without a hitch.
That means having your grill ready to fire with propane from
your neighborhood U-Haul facility, where certified technicians will
be performing free inspections and qualification checks on propane
tanks to ensure safe holiday celebrations. U-Haul is offering free
safety checks at more than 1,180 stores.
Propane sales typically spike prior to July 4, one of the
busiest grilling days of the year. In anticipation of holiday
gatherings, U-Haul encourages customers to make sure their propane
cylinders are filled and in good condition to by visiting the
nearest U-Haul location where propane is sold.
To celebrate 40 years as a propane retailer, U-Haul has expanded
its free tank safety inspections to include free dust caps and
plugs and fresh tank sleeves.
"U-Haul takes propane safety seriously," noted Scott
Johnson, U-Haul Propane manager. "We want people to enjoy their
holiday without worrying about their tank safety. All types of
customers rely on U-Haul for high-quality products and a safe
experience. U-Haul certified propane technicians are available to
check the qualification date on each cylinder, examine the valve
for leaks, and inspect the tank for dents, cracks, gouges and
rust."
Johnson estimates that as many as 40 million propane tanks are
sold in the U.S. each year, many of which lapse in routine checks
and cannot legally be filled without inspection and requalification
for safety purposes.
Propane tanks are qualified for 12 years from the original
manufactured date, which is typically stamped on the tank collar or
foot. If qualification has lapsed, customers have two options:
- Visit a propane company to have the tank requalified if it
passes inspection. That can cost about $25, and
requalification lasts five years.
- Purchase a new 20-pound BBQ tank with a fuel
gauge that is qualified for 12 years, and is available at
U-Haul stores for $49.95.
U-Haul utilizes the S.T.E.P. program (Safety, Training,
Equipment and Promotion) to deliver propane safely, cleanly and
conveniently. The U-Haul propane certification program for
Team Members, and the U-Haul propane website promoting consumer
safety tips and education information, all align with the Propane
Education Research Council (PERC).
Along with strict safety training standards, U-Haul deploys an
online service request system that connects U-Haul centers to
propane vendors to report any equipment issues and to ensure there
is propane available daily and safe to dispense. The S.T.E.P.
program gives U-Haul the edge in safely and effectively meeting
customer demand.
"When handled correctly, propane is a safe and efficient energy
source," Johnson said. "We have over 6,000 certified Team Members
who are trained to identify any issues with the cylinders and
dispense the cleaning-burning gas safely at low prices. We empower
each customer to take advantage of the free inspections before they
open the grill and start celebrating."
Propane is the focus of several U-Haul sustainability
initiatives. The Company continues to grow its propane locations to
service alternative-fuel vehicles, and champions products like the
5-pound refillable propane cylinder and appliance adapters, a safer
and more responsible option to disposable tanks. Find more
information on ecofriendly practices
at uhaul.com/about/sustainability.
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 U-Haul app makes it
easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks
anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their
smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our
customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to
188,700 trucks, 139,400 trailers and 43,700 towing devices. U-Haul
is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,004,000 rentable units
and 86.8 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-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. Get the U-Haul app from
the App
Store or Google Play.
Contact:
Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com,
Phone: 602-263-6194,
Website: uhaul.com
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