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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…
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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!)…
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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…
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Getting a propane patio heater can extend the life of your open-air get-togethers. Propane patio heaters can help keep your outdoor party going outside well into the fall – and can help it start earlier in the spring. Here are some things to consider when shopping. Size, power, and heating area When choosing a patio…
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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…
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Supply chain issues and product shortages are being felt across the board, and the propane/fuel industry is no exception. Diesel prices are at record highs, prompting many to make the switch to the more affordable propane. Speculation on propane price predictions abounds for good reason. Paraco has always been and always will be committed to…
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Propane grills are popularly known for turning evenings into fun and easy cookouts. But did you know that you can transform your yard into the envy of your neighborhood with liquid propane? Yes, easily accessible and cost-efficient accessories like propane outdoor kitchens, hearths, fire pits, heaters, decorative outdoor lighting fixtures, and other amenities are easy…
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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).…
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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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