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Propane for mobile homes

Effective Heating for Mobile Homes

September 27, 2022

Propane is a great way to heat your mobile home efficiently and reliably. It can be especially challenging for mobile homeowners when a good fuel source isn’t being used, heating elements are not working, or insulation is inadequate. Mobile home furnaces deliver heat by burning natural or propane gas, oil, or electric heating — and…

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The Major Drawbacks of a World Without Propane

July 12, 2022

Imagine a world without propane. Maybe we’ve somehow been sucked into a Stranger Things’ Upside Down world where propane doesn’t exist. Perhaps it’s a Christmas Carol situation where we’re ushered through an alternate reality as a warning to appreciate what we have. Either way, a world without propane fuel, would lead to more problems than…

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What Are Lease Fees & Why Do Propane Companies Charge Them?

July 7, 2022

Paraco invests significantly in the equipment installed at its customers’ residences. The minimum usage fee, commonly known as a lease fee, is charged to customers whose propane usage falls below the minimum requirement. This enables us to recover costs associated with providing equipment (propane tanks) to a residence when their usage falls short of the…

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7 Benefits of Propane Infrared Garage Heaters

April 11, 2022

Spring is here, and you might be starting to think about the projects you want to work on in your garage. But how will you keep your space comfortable enough to let you work for hours at a time, even into the cold evening hours? A propane-powered infrared garage heater could be the answer. Infrared…

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Employee Spotlight – March 2022

March 1, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Superior Performance & Service   Jackie Romano | Service with Excellence Jackie is Shirley, NY’s Service Office Manager, reporting to Angela Hayes, Director of Customer Experience. Jackie has been with Paraco for nearly 20 years, starting in the Smithtown facility under Mary Spero and Tony Silio; and has worked in many roles throughout…

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February’s 10-Year Milestone Anniversaries!

February 24, 2022

This February 24th is quite a special day.  The following six esteemed members of our Paraco family are celebrating their 10-year anniversary and we’re thrilled to congratulate and honor them! CHUCK VISSER Chuck, an Operations Specialist, works from our Shirley, NY office and reports to Jimmy Leach, Service Director.  As Operations Specialist, Chuck wears several…

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Community Outreach – August 2021

September 3, 2021

Propane Angels, Auburn, Maine Paraco was proud to fuel the Propane Angels as a sponsor of one of their most exciting fundraising events – the 10th Annual Summer Meeting Motorcycle Ride. PGANE (Propane Gas Association of New England) members gathered in Vermont for this years’ charity Bike Ride through the scenic Green Mountains of Vermont…

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How a propane generator can save you money

How a Propane Generator Can Save You Money

July 13, 2021

When you lose power, you’re not just losing electricity. There are unexpected costs that come along with a blackout, beyond the loss of convenience. And propane generators, while an investment up-front, can save you big money – and headaches – in the long run. Standby generators work by kicking in automatically to provide power to…

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Employee Spotlight – June 2021

June 1, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Role Models of Diligence, Dedication and Accountability Diane DeVivo | Selfless Loyalty & Dedication Diane is the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chairmen of the Board.  In addition to supporting Joe Armentano, CEO of Paraco, she also manages all the company’s philanthropic efforts.  Diane is the backbone of our endeavors in giving…

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