How to Understand Propane Usage for Your Household Did you know propane powers more than 10% of homes in the US? Most people think that propane use is only for heating the home. While it’s true that propane can provide heat to the home as well as heat water, propane can do much more. It
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April 13, 2021
Electric vs Propane Pool Heaters: Which One Is Better?
Electric vs Propane Pool Heaters: Which One Is Better? Winters in Long Island can be long and brutal. That means there’s a good chunk of the year that your pool will be uninhabitable. Installing a pool heater adds months to the life of your pool each season. While you’ll still need to close your pool
April 13, 2021
How Long Does a 1,000 Gallon Propane Tank Last?
How Long Does a 1,000 Gallon Propane Tank Last? Propane is a low-carbon, highly efficient energy source. Are you one of the many Long Island homeowners taking advantage of the benefits of propane? Whether you’ve been using propane for years or are looking to install your first tank, you want to get the best value
April 12, 2021
Can I Paint My Above Ground Propane Tank?
Can I Paint My Above Ground Propane Tank? While propane is an efficient and safe fuel source, an above ground tank is not the most appealing decor. If you want an attractive landscape, a bulky tank is not ideal. For that reason, many homeowners wonder about painting their propane tank. Before you attempt to paint,
April 12, 2021
Above Ground Propane Tanks: 4 Things To Know
Above Ground Propane Tanks: 4 Things To Know Above ground propane tanks are an efficient and safe way to heat your Suffolk or Nassau County home or business. Propane tanks can be used to heat your home as well as pools, power generators, fireplaces, and even dryers. Keep reading to learn the 4 things you
5 Long-Term Benefits of Installing an Underground Propane Tank Heating is on everyone’s mind in the coldest, snowiest part of winter—especially considering the skyrocketing heating costs. If you’re not satisfied with your current heating system, you’re not alone. Propane heating has gained popularity with many Long Island residents as a safe, clean, and efficient method
Am I Paying Too Much for Propane With My Current Provider? The price of propane fluctuates and is highly seasonal. An increase in costs could be the result of market factors. But it could be because your propane company is just jacking up the price or including hidden fees for routine services. Propane has increased
6 Things Long Island Homeowners Should Know About Propane Pool Heaters Have you ever braved your freezing pool after temperatures drop? Save yourself the discomfort and extend your swimming season with a propane pool heater. Demand for swimming pools on Long Island has increased steadily over the past year. Now more than ever, people want to utilize
March 18, 2021
Tips & Cost to Switch Propane Companies
Tips & Cost to Switch Propane Companies For many people on Long Island, propane is the preferred way to cook, heat their homes, and generate hot water. It’s an affordable energy alternative, especially when natural gas lines are unavailable in your neighborhood. About 47 million U.S. households use propane—a colorless, flammable gas—from everything from cooking
March 18, 2021
How to Read Your Home Propane Tank Gauge
How to Read Your Home Propane Tank Gauge Reading the numbers on your home propane tank gauge isn’t as hard as it looks. Check out this guide to learn how it works. In 2019, the average number of propane barrels imported into the U.S. per day was 133,000. This transportable liquid has many uses, including
March 12, 2021
How Propane Tank Monitors Work
How Propane Tank Monitors Work No one wants to wake up in winter to chilly air and cold showers because the propane tank is empty on Long Island or out in the Hamptons. Setting up automatic refills with your propane provider goes a long way toward avoiding that issue, but propane tank monitors can save
3 Things Long Island Homeowners Should Know About Switching to Propane Heat Nestled in between the East River, the Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island’s weather patterns during the winter can fluctuate a great deal. With heavy precipitation patterns and high humidity, Long Island experiences frosty winters. From October through March, Long Island homeowners
March 7, 2021
3 Reasons to Convert Your Oil Furnace to Gas
3 Reasons to Convert Your Oil Furnace to Gas There are many benefits to converting your oil furnace to gas. The increased efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of propane gas are just some examples. If you’re curious about converting your oil furnace to propane gas, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading to discover these
February 22, 2021
What Is the Best Thermostat Temperature When Not at Home: Winter Tips
What Is the Best Thermostat Temperature When Not at Home: Winter Tips In Long Island, homes that use propane can expect to spend between $2.10 and $4 a gallon during the winter months. That can result in spending $1,800-$2,500 to heat your home in the winter. Is your heating bill climbing too high already this
February 19, 2021
Smart Home: Using a Propane Tank Monitor to Your Advantage
Smart Home: Using a Propane Tank Monitor to Your Advantage Do you want to monitor your propane usage more carefully? Propane is much better than any other fuel source because of how much cleaner it is. It’s friendlier to the environment and, as a result, friendlier to us in our homes. This is why most