Do propane deliveries get delayed by snow and ice on mountain roads, and how do I avoid running out?
In Leicester, many rural properties run on propane and wood, so winter storms do delay the bulk truck out toward Sandy Mush and Turkey Creek. Cold-air drainage runs these valleys 5–8 degrees colder than Asheville on clear nights, driving up demand. Keep the tank above 20–30%, get on keep-full, and top off before a storm.
Cold valleys and long private drives
Leicester is rural, large-property Buncombe County — Sandy Mush, Turkey Creek, Newfound Road — where many homes are on propane and wood heat is popular. On clear winter nights, cold-air drainage pools in these valleys and runs 5–8 degrees colder than Asheville, so your tank works harder than the temperature in town would suggest. Add a long gravel driveway that ices over, and a heavy delivery truck simply can't always make the climb. More reserve is what carries a remote property through a storm-delayed route.
Reserve for a remote property
Some homes out here have limited electrical capacity, which makes non-electric propane and wood heat all the more central — and all the more important to keep stocked. Get on an automatic keep-full plan, hold above 20–30% through deep winter, and lean toward a larger tank so a delayed delivery is an inconvenience, not a cold house. Top off a few days before a forecast storm. On delivery day, plow the drive and clear the tank pad, and flag any steep gravel so your supplier sends the right truck. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
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