When compared to other fuels, propane is safe and versatile – making it one of the most efficient fuel sources in America and an ideal choice to power your home, business and farm. On average, Americans use about 18 billion gallons of propane each year. Propane can be transported and used anywhere in the United States, even in places where electric and natural gas lines can’t be used.
Below, we’ve named just a few reasons why people use propane as their #1 energy source for their homes, businesses and farms.
Propane benefits include:
- Propane is hotter
Propane gas furnaces heat air between 130° F to 140° F while minimizing operating costs. An electric heat pump heats air to 98.6° F which is below the average body temperature making the air feel cool when placing your hand in front of a vent. - Propane is more affordable
According to the U.S. DOE, home heating via propane has cost less than electricity in the most recent years. - Propane is American made
90% of LP gas is produced right here in the U.S.A. The other 10% is produced in Mexico and Canada. - Propane is more dependable
While electric fails due to power outages, propane keeps on powering your home, business and farm, without interruptions. - Propane is modern
In the past 10 years, propane has come a long way, in both product and modern design; from patio space heating to pool heating and fire features, propane.
Almost anything that runs on electricity can run on propane – and is even more economical and dependable.
- Brandon Hewett - President, J&J Gas Service
- Propane for businesses and farms
For individuals concerned with ROI, propane appliances offer higher efficiency and less maintenance. LP gas meets the standards for clean air set forth by the EPA and is less subject to the cost of oil spikes, since its American made. - Propane is versatile
Everything from forklifts to trucks to tractors and cool backyard fire features run on propane. - Propane is safe
Propane has an extraordinarily high safety record – due in part to the codes set forth by the propane industry and NFPA. Propane has built-in safety mechanisms so it won’t ignite when combined with air unless it reaches 940° F. - Propane tanks
Are environmentally friendly, don’t require hours of maintenance and can last up to 40 years.
Don’t forget with propane’s environmentally friendly track record and consumer satisfaction, it’s no wonder why more and more people are making the switch to propane today!
This is some great information, and I appreciate your point that propane is hotter than an electrical heater. My husband and I have decided that it’s time to replace our heating system, and we’d like to get something efficient. Since propane is hotter than electric, maybe we could put that kind of furnace in instead.
I like that you talked about how propane gas has proven to cost less as a mean of home heating. My sister bought a new house. It’s important for her to choose the right type of fuel that she can use in it. Since she has so many bills to pay, it’s important for her to choose a type of gas that can allow her to save more in the long run, most especially on her bills during winter. It will be ideal for her to choose propane gas, so I will make sure to share our blog with her so she can consider it.
The best part of your article for me is when you talked about how propane gas can keep on powering your home avoiding interruptions caused by power outages. My parents are looking for the best type of heating fuel that they can choose for their new house. The last thing that they want to experience is power outages because of how they can cause discomfort to them. It will make sense for them to choose a type of fuel that can make them confident about powering their house during an electrical failure. I will make sure to share your blog with them so they can consider your tips.
Your statement about how prone has an extremely safety record because it has built-in safety mechanisms so it won’t ignite when combined with air caught my attention. I’ve been looking for the type of fuels that I can choose for my house. We have a lot of kids in the family, so it’s highly important for me to consider the safety of the type of fuel that I will choose. I will make sure to consider propane gas. Thanks!
It’s great that you elaborated on home heating using propane has cost less than electricity. I think it’s time for us to consider having a propane tank at home to reduce our electricity bills. I will talk my husband if we can consider having this.
My husband and I recently moved to the countryside, and we have been thinking about switching our energy system since it’s not really reliable out here. Thanks for pointing out that propane is dependable and will keep working even when your electric might fail. I think propane would be good a thing to look into, and since we live in the middle of nowhere, it would probably be smart to look into buying it in bulk or getting it delivered.
Since I just moved to the countryside to live on my property last month, I want to switch to using propane gas. I agree with the point about how propane is reliable and can work when there’s no electricity. Propane sounds like a good thing to look into since I live out in the country and I should have a lot of them delivered.
You got my attention when you said that home heating via propane costs less than electricity according to the US DOE. My family is moving to a new house. We are looking for a cost-effective means to power and heat our house. Since our budget is restricted due to limited income, we will definitely consider propane. Thanks!
I need to get a new propane gas for my new home. Thanks for the tips about getting new one. I’ll be sure to find the right one for my house.
The best part of your blog for me is when you said that propane costs less compared to electricity in the most recent years according to the US DOE. My husband and I found this helpful because we are planning to have heating oil delivered to our new house next Friday. We have a restricted monthly budget to consider, so your tips make sense to us.
Oh hey there! You know what? If it’s okay with you, I’ll be forwarding this article to my uncle’s former neighbor to help her make a deal with the right company sometime soon. I tell you, all the things you explained about how cheap and up-to-date propane supply and management is nowadays really grabbed my attention. She’s been asking him to figure out what kind of alternative energy she can use to run the electricity for her chicken coop.