Northern Safety

SaskPower reminds northern customers to keep their homes warm and safe by checking all propane-operated heating equipment and appliances to ensure they are operating properly.

This safety education initiative is part of SaskPower's legal obligation and social responsibility to educate our customers about the potential hazards created during the installation and operation of propane and natural gas systems and equipment.

When propane leaks, it smells like rotten eggs. Don't wait until you smell it - read the following tips to help make your home safe.

Tip #1: Outside, make sure your propane storage cylinder is upright and fastened to the wall. A cylinder that's on its side or hanging from its hose is much more likely to leak and cause a fire.

Tip #2: During winter, make sure that the top of the cylinder, where you find the valve, is clear of snow and ice.

Tip #3: Keep your cylinder at least one-third full during the winter to ensure that propane is supplied to your equipment and vaporizes properly.

Tip #4: Keep all your propane cylinders and barbecues outside. They should never be stored or used inside the house.

Tip #5: Be sure you only use your propane or electric stove for cooking. It's not meant for heating your house.

Tip #6: Keep all your appliances free of dust, lint and anything else that could cause incomplete combustion (carbon monoxide). Do not store any flammable or combustible material next to your propane appliance.

Tip #7: Use only gas heating appliances that can be vented to the outdoors.

Tip #8: Call a licensed gas contractor or propane supplier to ensure your propane equipment is serviced properly.