Home & Cottage Safety Tips: Protect Your Property While You’re Away
Whether you’re heading to the cottage in Muskoka, visiting family out of town, or taking a road trip, many homeowners forget one simple but important question: who is watching over your home while you’re away?
Emergencies don’t wait until you’re home
Heating failures, power outages, and fuel run-outs can happen anytime, leaving your Ontario home, cottage, or seasonal property at risk. That’s why Budget Propane encourages every customer to take precautions for unoccupied homes and cottages.
Your Unoccupied Primary Home
Heating systems can fail unexpectedly due to mechanical breakdowns, power outages, or propane run-outs. A frozen home in the middle of winter can lead to burst pipes, water damage, and costly repairs. Helpful Tip: Even if you’re away for just a weekend, always have a trusted family member, friend, or neighbor check your home daily to confirm the heating system is working and the propane supply is adequate.
Your Seasonal Cottage or Second Home
If you own a seasonal cottage, rental property, or second home in Central Ontario, propane deliveries can be unpredictable due to inconsistent usage. Without regular checks, a heating failure could result in frozen pipes, flooding, or structural damage—all of which are financially and emotionally draining. Helpful Tip: Provide Budget Propane with the contact information of your caretaker or property manager. This ensures we can coordinate safe propane deliveries and respond quickly to emergencies.
Help Us Serve You Better
When emergencies arise, quick communication is crucial. If we can’t reach you, it makes it difficult to prevent or minimize damage such as flooding, frozen pipes, or heating failure. Helpful Tip: Keep your contact information updated with Budget Propane Ontario, including phone number, email address, and mailing address. Always provide an alternative emergency contact in case you’re unavailable.