Reasons to Love Propane
February 14, 2024
Celebrating Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into why we have a soft spot for propane!
Propane appliances are highly efficient:
- Propane appliances are known for their exceptional fuel efficiency, ensuring your family stays cozy while cutting down on energy expenses. Some efficiency highlights include:
- High-efficiency propane furnaces waste less than 10% of heat energy during combustion.
- New and properly sized propane water heaters heat water twice as fast as electric models, with tankless options being even more efficient.
- Propane dryers boast quicker cycle times than electric ones, leaving clothes with fewer wrinkles and less static.
Propane is versatile:
- Your propane tank can power various home systems and appliances, including furnaces, water heaters, ranges, dryers, and more. It also fuels:
- Pool and spa heaters
- Hearth inserts and gas logs
- Space and garage heaters
- Grills and outdoor kitchens
- Outdoor gas firepits
- Propane standby generators for uninterrupted power during grid failures.
Propane is clean and eco-friendly:
- Propane has a lower carbon intensity than gasoline and diesel, making it a cleaner energy choice. It contains no methane or particulate matter, making it eco-friendly and non-toxic.
Propane is cost-effective:
- Propane appliances are efficient and affordable, as most propane in the U.S. is domestically produced, reducing its vulnerability to global energy market fluctuations.
Propane appliances ensure safety:
- The strict regulations of the National Fire Protection Association on propane handling result in few accidents annually. Modern propane appliances come with safety features like shut-off mechanisms and electronic ignitions for reliable and safe operation.