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If you’re a Paraco propane customer (or want to become one), you probably already know about the many uses for propane. But how much do you really know about this clean, green home energy source? Here are ten things you might not know about propane–one of the most powerful and versatile fuels around: Burning propane…
Saving money on a one-time purchase is fantastic. (Anyone who’s experienced the high of pulling out a 20% off Bed, Bath and Beyond Coupon can tell you that.) But consistently saving money is where the real difference can come in. Using propane for your home appliances can drastically lower your energy bill and increase what’s…
You likely know some of the most common uses for propane, like its use for barbecue grills, patio heaters, or home heat. (There are a ton more, of course — it can power all kinds of domestic appliances, from ovens and stoves to clothes dryers and fireplaces to business uses like forklifts and restaurant fuel!)…
Propane and butane have a good amount in common as heating fuels that end in ‘ane.’ They are both forms of liquified petroleum gas or LPG gas, a category of light hydrocarbon gas. They can both be used commercially or residentially. We’ll walk you through the differences between propane vs. butane and explain the best uses of…
If you’re a Paraco customer (or plan to become one), you’re probably already aware of propane’s many benefits and uses. Here are ten fun facts about propane that you might not have known -– until now: 1. The founder of the propane gas industry was a Pennsylvania native named Walter O. Snelling, who was the…
Who doesn’t love a great barbecue? Usually, savory food is served up without a glitch. But grill grease fire accidents can and do happen. Here’s what to do, and not do, in the event you find yourself facing a grease fire in your gas grill. DO … First and foremost, always be prepared. Have your…
Converting to clean, green propane makes sense for many reasons – especially if you’re still using an oil-fired furnace. Here are four key benefits of switching to propane heating from heating oil. Cost Savings Older oil furnaces bleed money. Only 60 cents of every one of your dollars spent goes to producing heat for your…
Any time you can stretch a little more use out of something is a win. You can make soil from composted table scraps and use coffee grounds as a skin scrub. And luckily, the fuel industry has found a way to make propane from sustainable sources in addition to traditional fossil fuels. Solar power and…
A little more than fourteen years ago, Europe banned the use of non-condensing boilers in existing homes and new construction. You can still buy older, non-condensing boilers in the US, which top out at about 85 percent efficiency, with many falling into the mid-70 percent range (condensing boilers’ efficiency ranges are 90 to 95 percent).…