Fire Up the Grill: Your Guide to Propane Season in North-Central Iowa
Memorial Day weekend kicks off grilling season, and W&H Cooperative has everything you need to keep the good times going all summer. Here's how to get your grill ready, what else propane can do for your backyard, and where to refill when you run low.
There's nothing quite like the first cookout of the season. As the weather warms up across north-central Iowa, backyards fill up with the smell of burgers on the grill and neighbors gathered around the fire. And behind almost all of it? Good old-fashioned propane.
Before you host your first Memorial Day get-together, take a few minutes to make sure your setup is ready to go.
Get Your Grill Ready for the Season
If your grill has been sitting in the garage all winter, a quick once-over now saves headaches later. Run through this before your first cookout:
- Check your propane cylinder for rust, dents, or an out-of-date certification stamp.
- Inspect the hose and connections for cracks, and tighten any loose fittings.
- Test for leaks by brushing soapy water on the connections — bubbles mean a leak to fix.
- Clean the burners and grates so everything heats evenly on the first light.
- Check your fuel level so you're not caught empty halfway through dinner.
Always store and use propane cylinders outdoors and upright — never inside a garage, home, or enclosed porch. If you ever smell that rotten-egg odor, shut off the tank and step away.
Propane Does More Than Grill Burgers
Once you start looking, propane is the fuel behind a whole summer's worth of backyard fun. Around here, it powers:
- Gas grills and flat-top griddles
- Fire pits and patio heaters
- Outdoor kitchens and pizza ovens
- Pool and spa heaters
- Mosquito traps and bug control
- Standby generators for summer storms
Whatever your backyard looks like, propane keeps it running clean, hot, and ready.
Running Low? We'll Get You Refilled
When that grill cylinder runs dry mid-season, don't settle for a swap cage that leaves you guessing how much fuel you're actually getting. Bring your empty 20-lb cylinder to W&H Cooperative and we'll refill it — you only pay for the gas you get, and you keep your own tank.
Give us a call at 800-392-3816 to find your nearest refill location and hours before you head over.
Don't Forget the Big Tank
Grill cylinders aren't the only thing to think about this time of year. If your home runs on propane, summer is the ideal time to top off your tank at off-season pricing — long before the fall rush. It's the same fuel keeping your cookouts going, just on a bigger scale.
Ask us about scheduling a summer fill or setting up a pre-buy plan for the season ahead.
Make It a Great Grilling Season
From the grill on your patio to the tank behind your home, W&H Cooperative has kept north-central Iowa fueled for nearly a century. Stop in, fill up, and let's make this the best summer yet.
Email: office@whcoop.com
Propane Services: whcoop.com/products/propane
📞 Call 800-392-3816