Company and Propane FAQs

Northwest Propane offers a variety of residential, commercial, and wholesale propane services, including reliable delivery, gas line installation, propane tank installations, community propane installations, and much more.

Please browse our website to get a better understanding of the services we offer under each category.

It depends on the services you are looking for! Our wholesale delivery service area includes Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Our residential and commercial delivery services serve specific counties in North Texas.

Check out our Service Area page to see if you are within our service area.

Simply reach out to the Northwest Propane team! We can confirm whether you or your business is located within our service areas and if we can assist with your propane needs.

Propane is a clean-burning fuel that is stored as a liquid under pressure and used as a vapor for heating systems, appliances, and other forms of equipment.

Propane is reliable, safe, and versatile. It can be used for a number of home and business needs, including heating, water heating, appliances like clothes dryers and stoves, outdoor appliances like grills and fireplaces or fire pits, as well as a variety of commercial equipment.

Propane is a byproduct of two processes: natural gas processing or crude oil refining. When these fuels are produced, the propane is separated, stored, and distributed to use as an effective energy source.

Yes. Propane is strictly regulated and considered very safe when stored and used correctly. Tanks are built to high safety standards, the people who handle your propane at Northwest Propane are well-trained and follow all recommended safety guidelines, propane does not deteriorate over time, and an odor is added to the fuel to make it easier to detect potential leaks.

If you have specific questions regarding propane safety, please contact our team.

In addition to our Propane Safety page and access to our team of experts, there are several prominent organizations that offer extensive propane safety information to keep your home or business safe, including:

• The Propane Education and Research Council
• Railroad Commission of Texas
• Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council
• Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board
• US Department of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Propane’s price depends on market conditions, location, and seasonal demand. If you’re wondering what today’s market price is, please give our team a call at (972) 247-6121 to request a quote.

Your tank will have a gauge under the lid that shows your propane levels. A good rule of thumb is to order propane when your tank gauge reads 20-30% full to avoid running out while you wait for a delivery.

One of the best ways to avoid a no-fuel emergency is to enroll in automatic propane delivery.

LPG stands for “liquified petroleum gas,” and refers to a group of gases that can be stored as liquid under pressure.

Propane is a type of LPG, but not all LPG is propane.