Propane Tips and News from Southwest Propane

Seasonal readiness, safety reminders and plain answers from our offices in Moriarty, Mountainair and Pecos. If a question here is not answered, call the office nearest you and we will answer it.

• What the Needle on Your Tank Is Actually Saying
  The gauge reads percent, not gallons. How to turn that number into gallons, why a tank fills to about 80 percent, and when to call before the needle hits 20.
• Stock Tanks, Shop Heat, and a Truck That Can Reach You
  Stock tank heaters and shop stoves burn propane while nobody is watching. What to walk in September, and what a bobtail needs to reach a remote tank.
• Getting Your Tank Ready for Winter in the Estancia Valley
  At six thousand feet the first hard freeze comes early. What our drivers want customers in Moriarty, Mountainair and Pecos to do before it does.
• When the Power Goes Out Up Here
  Wind and wet snow take lines down in the mountains. What a propane standby generator does, what it does not, and why tank level matters more once you have one.
• Simple Steps to Handling Propane Emergencies
  What to do first if you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, and who to call once everyone is safely outside.
• Choosing Between Propane Tank Swapping and Refilling
  How cylinder swapping and on-site refilling compare on cost, convenience and control, and which one suits which customer.
• The Real Cost of Doing Everything Yourself
  Where do-it-yourself fuel handling quietly costs more than it saves, and which jobs genuinely need a qualified technician.
• Hidden Costs Quietly Draining Your Business
  The small recurring expenses that do not show up as a line item but add up across a year of running equipment on propane.
• Budget-Friendly Ways to Honor Your Drivers
  Practical, low-cost ways to recognise the drivers who keep deliveries running through the worst weeks of the year.
• Propane Creates Reliable Energy for VR Arcades
  How propane supplies steady heat and standby power for entertainment venues that cannot afford an interruption.