Residential Propane System Inspection

Your propane tank requires professional preventive maintenance on a regular basis to keep heating your home safely and reliably. A major element of this maintenance is a thorough propane tank inspection to verify that the system is working correctly.

At Foster Fuels, we’ve been working with residential fuel products since 1921, and we know what it takes to keep a system running at its best. Our team performs propane tank inspections for central Virginia homeowners to ensure that our customers’ systems are safe, operational and always ready to deliver heat on demand.

What Our Propane Inspections Cover

We recommend you have our central Virginia team perform a propane system inspection at least once a year. A propane tank inspection includes testing the safety controls of your system and looking for any leaks in your fuel lines.

While examining the tank, we perform visual assessments that explore any possible rusting, loose fittings and related issues that may compromise your system’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. Our process ensures that your system is in working order and poses no safety hazards to your home.

Benefits of Regular Propane Tank Inspections

Regular propane inspections help us detect any emerging problems with your system early so we can make a quick correction, saving you money on expensive repairs down the road and extending your system’s operational life span.

Problems we can identify for repair during a routine inspection include:

• Ignition issues: If we see that a propane heater is running but doesn’t light up, we investigate problems with the igniter wire or with the igniter itself.
• Pilot lighting issues: If we notice your pilot light either has a yellow flame or doesn’t stay lit for long, we can check for a dirty pilot tube. A correctly functioning pilot tube will burn with a steady blue flame about 1 inch high.
• Thermocouple issues: The device that regulates the system’s temperature is called the thermocouple. A malfunction with this device may cause unburned gas to leak into your home and create a serious safety hazard.

We want to make sure that your home’s tank is rust-free, evenly leveled and set up properly. If we detect any issues with individual components, we can often perform a replacement without needing to empty the tank. We can also inspect individual appliances and their connectors.

Protect Your Home With the Right System

At Foster Fuels, we offered residents and businesses in central Virginia reliable propane system inspections and maintenance. We know what to look for to prevent potential safety issues and will work to keep your system safe and operational. Contact us today to see how we can help protect your home.