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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…
Read MoreAny 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…
Read MorePropane is a versatile, convenient, and efficient fuel source, and propane equipment is built to last. Sometimes, we get questions about propane equipment like leasing tanks or how propane equipment is billed. Here we address the 5 top questions about propane equipment. My propane tank has been installed here for a very long time –…
Read MoreA 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).…
Read MoreThere are many good reasons to use propane buses — especially right now. Not only are propane vehicles environmentally cleaner, but traditional buses run on diesel, the price of which is at historic highs. As of this writing, diesel prices are over two dollars more expensive per gallon than at the same time last year…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreImagine this scenario: You have a beautiful fireplace mantle but the fireplace itself doesn’t work well. Or perhaps you’re tired of the hassles of a wood-burning fireplace but still want to enjoy the warmth of a glowing fire this winter. In either scenario, you’re a perfect candidate for a propane fireplace insert. Liquid propane fireplace…
Read MoreOn this March 26th, we’re excited to celebrate and congratulate Donald Hutton on his 15th milestone anniversary as part of our Paraco family! Donald, who is part of our Mount Vernon, NY facility as Dock/Yard Employee, reports to Frank Carlone, Area Manager; supporting the facility and service operations in many ways and in all weather…
Read MoreToday, March 19th is Marcus Muelthaler’s 15th milestone anniversary in our Paraco family. Part of the Shirley, New York team, Marcus is a Dock/Yard Employee reporting to Jimmy Leach, Long Island Service Director. Marcus supports the facility in many ways and in all weather conditions be it warm, cold, stormy, sunny or snowing. With dedication…
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