From Snowbanks to Grill Tanks: Transitioning from Winter to Spring

Let’s talk about going from winter to spring. Every year it happens. One day you’re heroically shoveling three feet of snow while your propane heater works overtime. The next day? The sun is out and someone in the neighborhood is grilling burgers while wearing shorts and very questionable footwear.


Welcome to Spring??

Transitioning from winter to spring can be confusing. We now have strange in-between temperatures and even stranger landscapes. The grass is turning green again, the buds are starting to form on the trees, but there’s also a suspicious pile of snow in the shady corner of the yard that looks like it might survive until July. It’s 60° during the day, 25° at night. What the…


The Great Thermostat Negotiation

This is when the household debates begin.

  • “We don’t need the heat anymore.”

  • “It’s literally 35° tonight.”

  • “Just wear a sweater.”

  • “I AM wearing a sweater.”

Meanwhile, your propane system quietly continues doing its job, like a dependable friend, who refuses to choose a side in the argument.


Propane is the MVP

Spring is when propane really shows its range. All winter it powered your home heating, water heater, maybe even your fireplace. But now it gets to stretch its legs and become the MVP of outdoor living.

Suddenly propane is:

  • Heating the patio on chilly evenings

  • Fueling the grill for the first burgers of the season

  • Powering outdoor kitchens and fire pits

  • Making neighbors jealous of your perfectly seared steaks

Propane is your winter survival specialist AND spring lifestyle influencer.


The First Grill of the Season

There is a sacred ritual that occurs sometime between the last snowflake and the first lawn mowing.
You uncover the grill.

Inside you discover:

  • One spider who now owns the property and doesn’t want to give it up

  • A spatula you forgot about in October

  • A mysterious marinade fossilized on the grates

But once the propane tank clicks into place and the flame roars to life, it officially becomes Grilling Season.

The smell alone tells the entire neighborhood:
“Yes. We made it through winter!”


Signs You’ve Officially Transitioned from Winter to Spring

You know the seasonal shift is complete when:

  • Your propane grill gets more use than your furnace

  • The patio chairs come out of hibernation*

  • Someone in the family insists it’s “warm enough” for shorts

  • Your dog refuses to come inside because the yard has thawed

*Let’s be honest. Your patio chairs have weird, caked-on dirt and odd stains that weren’t there when you packed them away, but yet, there they are! You consider hooking up the garden hose for the first time of the year in order to wash them off, but the hose is packed away in the basement and it’s still a little chilly out. Sale at the home improvement store? Check. Will D.P.W. take the old stuff? Double check. “Hey honey! Look at the new patio set I got for YOU! Aren’t I thoughtful?” No worries, your secret is safe with us.


3 Quick Tips for Getting Your Grill Ready

  1. Clean, Clean Clean: You will need to take the grates off of your grill and clean them using a bucket of soap and water. There’s no need to do this frequently, but we recommend doing this at the beginning of the grilling season for a good clean start. You may need to let them soak. This step is important because cleaning the grates properly will help keep food from sticking later when the grill is in use.
  2. Grill Inspection: For this step, you’ll need to dismantle as much of your grill as possible so that you can clean the inside and outside using soap, warm water, and a strong bristled brush. Using a citrus-based de-greaser for the tougher areas may help as well. You should also take this time to inspect the burners on the grill for any holes. If there’s a leak in any of the burners or hoses, they should be replaced immediately.
  3. Refill Your Tank: The last thing you’ll need to do is make sure your propane tank is full before you start grilling. It’s best practice to keep an extra tank on hand.


Wrap Up

The winter to spring transition is something we all have to deal with. Although spring may be unpredictable, it’s also the season of fresh air, backyard dinners, and finally not having to scrape ice off everything you own.

And through it all, propane remains your reliable sidekick—keeping the house warm when nights are chilly and firing up the grill when the sun decides to cooperate.

Just remember: Don’t put away your winter coats just yet. Mother Nature can be a real bully.

If you’re ready for spring and are looking to improve your backyard setup, please check out our grills, outdoor ovens, and fire pits.

Looking for grilling tips to help make your season more delicious? Read this blog.

Spring propane tips? Here’s another informative article.

Have a great spring!