Since 1921, Foster Fuels has grown from an ox-drawn cart delivery service to a national propane distributor, serving companies and residents during emergency situations and meeting their everyday needs. Foster Fuels first developed the Hearth and Home division of the company in 1995. Designed to hold propane inventory in a separate area other than
What is a pilot light? A pilot light is a small, constantly burning flame within most propane appliances. The only time pilot lights aren’t included is when an appliance has an electric ignition instead. When needed, a pilot light is used to ignite the main burner in your appliance. Without this, your heater system,
If the power went out at your home, would you be prepared? Make sure your home is protected for any weather with a standby generator. With its automatic startup, your emergency generator will automatically kick in to provide electricity during a power outage. Choose a simple one-time installation or purchase a small portable propane
Supporting the Foster Fuels Family As a family owned and operated company, Foster Fuels strongly believes that when our community succeeds, we succeed. That’s why CEO, Watt R. Foster Jr. donated 500 acres last year to Thomas Road Baptist Church to help build the Thomas Road Outpost, a youth camp at the Peaks of Otter.
Our Military Roots Foster Fuels has a long history of customers and employees that have served in the United States military including our founder, L.H. Foster Sr. and his son, L.H. Foster Jr. - L.H. Sr. served in WWI and L.H. Jr. served in WWII. During his service, L.H. Foster Jr. lost half of
In the petroleum business, techniques and equipment are always changing. For nearly 95 years, Foster Fuels has worked hard to stay up-to-date on the latest training for all of our employees, equipping them with the knowledge and skill to best serve our local community. In our latest training, employees Darrell St. John and Evan
At Foster Fuels our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service and deliver your fuel in a safe and timely manner. However, when customers choose not to be placed on Auto Fill they are responsible for monitoring their tanks and contacting us when they need a refill. Learning how to read your
During the winter months, the weather can be unpredictable. That's why smart homeowners invest in a backup power source when the weather gets a little out of hand. In the event of an emergency or during a power outage, a standby generator serves as a reliable source to keep the power running and your
Even though the birthday of the fireplace is unknown, they have been used for over thousands of years, beginning during the Stone Age as simple dug out holes. In earlier times, the fireplace was a necessity, serving as the hub and main heat source for the home and was relied on for cooking and
Propane is both a liquid and a gas; non-toxic, colorless, odorless and one of the nation’s most versatile sources of energy. Since 1910, propane has heated homes, powered generators, helped run commercial businesses and proved to millions of people its reliability and multifaceted capabilities. Since propane is a nontoxic fuel that doesn’t contaminate the
