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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).…
There 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…
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…
Imagine 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…
On 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…
Today, 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…
Paraco Pays it Forward Day, with a Customer Giveaway! Central Islip, New YorkAs a token of its appreciation for one of its long-time, valued customers, Paraco took the chill out of the cold winter months and warmly provided free propane for their winter heating season! Congratulations to our loyal Long Island customer, Linda, for being…
There are several options out there for construction site temporary heat during the cold winter months. Whichever one you go with carries with it major advantages. Having the heat to work comfortably can make the difference between sticking to your project deadlines or missing them. Two of the most popular temporary heating options are Salamander…
On any given day, there are thousands of homeowners who suddenly find themselves without power. A backup generator can save you a lot of stress and frustration if you find yourself or your family without power for even a short amount of time especially during severe weather. However, not all generators are created equal and…