Exceptional Service from Suburban Propane During Hurricane Recovery…read more
Like many in the mountains of western North Carolina, we felt the effects of Hurricane Helene on the morning of September 27, 2024. When the power went out, our propane-powered generators jumped into action, keeping both our home and my elderly mother's house next door running smoothly. Since our homes rely on propane not just for backup power but for everyday needs, it quickly became clear that we'd need to refill our tanks. To add to the challenge, we lost our water supply two days later, which only made the situation more stressful.
We reached out to our current gas provider, who reassured us they were prioritizing customers based on urgency--emergencies, medical needs, and age--and scheduled us for the following week. To stretch out what little propane we had left, we ran the generators for just one hour every eight hours. But after several days, my mother's generator shut off, and my husband had to visit the gas company in person first thing that morning. They promised to be there within the hour due to her age, but no one ever came. After lunch, he went back again, and we were reassured they'd arrive before the day was over. Still, nothing. Had they just been upfront with us, we could've saved my mother's food by moving it into ice chests. But, unfortunately, everything spoiled.
That's when we discovered Suburban Propane, thanks to a few recommendations, and they were truly a lifesaver! Lou was incredible--he really went above and beyond, despite everything they were juggling in the storm's aftermath. Even though one of their propane trucks had broken down, they still managed to bring my mother a temporary tank with 300 gallons of propane to keep her going until they could make a full delivery. Later that same day, they filled my mother's permanent tank, and by the next day, they had swapped out our old tank for a brand-new 500-gallon tank and filled it up. Everything was running perfectly!
Meanwhile, throughout the entire process of switching over to Suburban Propane, our previous gas provider never showed up--no call, no appearance, absolutely nothing. It's been nearly two weeks now, and we've still heard nothing--no apology, no explanation.
I can't thank Will, the technician, enough for everything he did. He was so attentive, coming back several times to make sure everything was running smoothly and taking care of any little issues that popped up. Both Will and Lou made us feel like we were their only customers, which was such a relief, especially in the middle of a natural disaster! Plus, they made it so easy to stay in touch, giving us their cell phone numbers so we could reach them anytime.
Suburban Propane has been phenomenal, and I truly can't recommend them enough! Their service during such a stressful time was a reminder that we have great options in this area. If you're looking for local, personal, reliable service, you won't be disappointed with Suburban Propane!