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Electricity is a buzzword these days. Everyone wants to use electricity to do everything, from powering their cars to heating their homes to toasting a bagel. Electricity may be trending as a power source, but most people don’t know where their electricity comes from and how it’s created. They might ask questions like “how is…
No one likes being without power and sitting in the dark. The good news is that technological advancements and improvements to the utility infrastructure have made outages less common, right? Unfortunately not. In 2020, the United States experienced 1.33 billion outage hours, a 73% increase from the previous year. In 2021, the numbers improved slightly…
If you’ve received a few winter utility bills that made you yell out an expletive, then it may be time to make a few changes to your appliances. Although you may assume the only option to staying warm and saving money is breaking out your wool socks and space heater, better options are available; otherwise,…
You have probably heard of most of the “-ane” gasses, such as propane and methane. You may even be familiar with the widely-used cutting gas acetylene, which is used to fuel torches and other heat-based cutting instruments. There is another type of gas you need to know about — a revolutionary fuel known as Chemtane.…
Shopping for propane is convenient because you can pay for a multi-month supply of a product all at once. Fill-ups may take place months apart, but that doesn’t mean you need to foot the bill all at once or at top dollar… Although you may be biting your nails at the idea of investing in…
Gas fireplaces are popular features in brand-new builds and as inserts installed in pre-existing fireplaces. They’re ideal for the homeowner who wants to enjoy the heat without becoming a lumberjack and having to deal with the upkeep of a traditional wood fireplace. Even if you don’t heat your indoors with a propane fireplace, you might…
Life is expensive right now. Everything from Big Macs to four-wheelers has increased in price, which can leave you slightly paranoid about how much is left in your bank account. It can also make your morning Starbucks run less appealing than in the past. One area that is under more pressure than usual is fuel…
Let’s be honest: gas is never cheap. Even when it’s in the form of flatulence after eating a hefty serving of beans – it’ll cost you. When it comes to using propane, you want to know what you can expect when buying a tank of gas. You want to know if it’ll last months or…
Paraco Gas has been in the heating and fuel industry for decades — as our loyal customer base knows well. As a well-established entity in the American northeast, we have faithfully served our customers by delivering high-quality fuel in plenty and on time. After half a century of service as a leader within the propane…