Is Your Propane Gas Stove Safe to Use?
Is Propane Safe? Yes. Propane has an exceptional safety record thanks in part to a lot of government and industry regulations. Furthermore, propane is non-toxic, so in the rare event of a spill, you don’t …
How Long Does Boiler Installation Take?
Believe it or not, but winter is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. Don’t worry, Downey Energy is here to help keep you comfortable and warm. We offer …
What Size Well Pump Do I Need?
Some Well Pump FAQs In addition to being the Hudson Valley’s leader for reliable propane and heating oil delivery, Downey Energy also installs, maintains, and repairs equipment including boilers, furnaces, water heaters, and well pumps. …
How Long Do Heating Oil Tanks Last?
How to Spot and Prevent Oil Tank Problems—and Know When It’s Time to Replace Yours When was the last time you thought about your oil tank? Except when you need to fill it, it probably …
How Often Should Generators Be Serviced?
A Little Maintenance Goes a Long Way to Keep Your Home Safe You probably don’t think about your standby generator very often—and that’s the idea. You hope you don’t ever need it, but when you …
Signs Your Water Heater Isn’t Doing Its Job
Your water heater plays an integral role in your Hudson Valley home. It’s the reason you and your family have the warm and hot water you need to bathe, clean your clothes, wash your hands, …
Comparing On-Road & Off-Road Diesel
Commercial Fuels from Downey Energy You’ll find diesel fuel at work in a variety of contexts. Diesel fuel powers freight and delivery trucks, buses, boats, farm equipment, construction equipment, and military vehicles. Some cars and …
How Do You Get Rid of Heating Oil Sludge?
And 5 Tips for Avoiding It If you put off the maintenance on your heating system for too long, you could end up with some problems. One such problem is a build-up of thick, black …
What Does a Propane Gas Leak Smell Like?
Important Safety Information Do you know what propane smells like? By itself, nothing. Fortunately, propane producers make propane possible to detect with your nose by adding a strong, rotten egg smell to propane. Without this …
What Is the Average Life of a Well Pump?
Plus some other FAQs Well pumps perform an essential function. They are how water gets from your well to the pressure tank that provides water for your home or business. When your tank needs more …