Why Choose Propane
Propane is a versatile fuel that offers a lot more than just energy for heating and cooking. Below are some popular uses for propane gas, a fuel used in over 15 million homes and businesses all over the United States.
Propane Uses
- With propane you can go ‘tankless’ and get your hot water on demand
- Propane tankless water heaters eliminate standby heat loss and reduce monthly energy costs
- They can cost 60% less to operate than a standard electric water heater
- Tankless water heaters are small, great space savers, & help reduce your home’s carbon footprint.
- Radiant Floor Heating
Propane-powered floor heating uses propane heated water that is pumped evenly through a floor tubing system. The system is far more comfortable and energy efficient than a conventional furnace & duct system because it delivers heat evenly and closer to the floor.
- High-Efficiency Propane Heating
A highly efficient propane furnace or boiler is an economical and dependable choice for home heating. Most units pay back their installation fees through energy & operating-cost savings alone. Energy-Star qualified propane furnaces are up to 15% more efficient than standard electric models, and they emit fewer greenhouse gases:
– 69% less than electric furnaces
– 64% less than electric baseboards
– 37% less than fuel oil furnaces
- Fireplaces provide ambiance, heat, and light. Propane fireplaces provide these benefits, and more:
Propane Fireplaces can be turned on & off with a thermostatic switch or remote control, and do not require electricity. They heat rooms more evenly & efficiently than wood-burning fireplaces, and do not produce ash or soot. Most direct-vent models are green-building approved & virtually maintenance-free.
- Use a propane cooktop rather than electric for better heat control & more even heat distribution
- The instant-on burners on propane ranges allow cooking to start right away & cool quicker; helping to prevent overcooking & accidents.
- Propane is also a great choice for large, commercial-grade cooktops.
- Propane clothes dryers are competitively priced
- They offer many features, such as cycle selections, timing sensors, and temperature controls.
- They tend to dry clothing faster than electric machines, saving time.
- Propane powered dryers produce a moist heat, which relaxes wrinkles and reduces static cling.
Like the warmth and light that radiates from a home fire? Try a propane-fueled fireplace.
- These efficient units can be turned on and off with a thermostatic switch or remote control
- They heat the room more evenly and efficiently than a wood-burning fireplace.
- Most direct-vent models are green-building approved, virtually maintenance-free
- They don’t produce ash or soot, and don’t require electricity.
You can also ‘turn up the heat’ with propane powered outdoor lighting.
- Install propane powered lamp posts for an old world feel.
- Kick it up a notch with propane-lit fire pits and torches for outdoor entertaining.
- Propane powered standby generators generate electricity in the event of a power outage.
- Keeps heat running, lights working, and food fresh
- Pool & Spa Heating
– Propane pool & spa heaters bring water to the desired temp more quickly & efficiently than electric.
– Also available: propane powered outdoor dryer and outdoor shower
- Outdoor Kitchen
– Increase your home’s market appeal
– Can utilize a propane grill and/or propane cooktop
– Convenient, safe, push-button ignition
– 105 times more environmentally friendly than charcoal grills (according to US EPA)
– Provide an enhanced pool & patio experience – great for cooks!
- Outdoor Space Heaters
– Extend the patio season with a outdoor propane space heater and a cozy outdoor fireplace.
– Space heaters come in freestanding and wall-mounted models; can include thermostats & blowers.
– Usually work even in an electrical outage.
– Produce fewer greenhouse gases than space heaters that use fuel oil. - Outdoor Lighting
– Increases the ambiance, functionality, and safety of your outdoor rooms.
– Portable & post-mounted styles available
– Propane flame effects (such as torches) can add dramatic flair to a pool or patio setting.
– More environmentally friendly than electric models
