Three Reasons to Switch to Propane
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If you’re building a new home or replacing an old heating system, you should give us a call to determine if the fuel used to heat or power your home is the best fit for your needs.
As you might imagine, we frequently recommend propane… we are your local propane specialists after all!
Here are three reasons to consider choosing propane for your home:
1. It’s Versatile
Propane can power just about any type of home comfort appliance inside or outside your home, and it often is more efficient than other energy sources, especially electricity. No matter how many appliances you have, they can be supplied with gas from a single propane tank. You can use propane to power your:
Furnace or boiler
Tankless or storage water heater
Clothes dryer
Fireplace, fireplace insert, or log set
Cooktop or range
Patio heater
Spa or pool heater
Outdoor fire pit
Outdoor gas lights
Outdoor kitchen grill
2. It’s Safe
Propane is perfectly safe when used as intended. And it’s made even safer because of the strict federal, state, and local propane handling and use laws and codes. Here are a few propane safety facts to consider:
Most propane equipment shuts off automatically if there’s a problem.
Propane leaks are easy to detect because of its rotten egg smell. If a propane leak does occur, the gas simply dissipates, leaving no mess or cleanup.
Propane has the lowest flammability rating of any alternative fuel.
Propane tanks are only filled to 80 percent of its capacity during delivery - a safety measure designed to allow propane gas to expand with the weather.
Carbon steel propane tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than tanks filled with ethanol, methanol or gasoline.
3. It’s Economical
To truly determine what fuel source is right for your home, it’s best to consider the total cost of choosing one of the others: the cost of the fuel, the efficiency of the equipment, and the lifespan of the equipment, amongst other factors. When looking at the bigger picture, propane is one of the most cost-effective energy choices around.
Propane heats fast and effectively with many propane appliances reaching efficiencies of 98 percent. And because propane burns clean, investing in propane equipment saves you money - your equipment will need less maintenance and last longer.
We Are Propane Specialists. How Can We Help You?
Give us a call at 203-364-5816 or contact us here.