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Celebrating Lyman Phillips’s 30-Year Milestone Anniversary!

December 22, 2022

Today, December 22, 2022 is a special day of celebration, as our very own Lyman Phillips, better known as “Phil”, celebrates an incredible 30 years in our Paraco family.  Phil is a Service Technician supporting our Shirley, NY area and reports to Jimmy Leach, Regional Area Manager.  Throughout his 3 decades at Paraco, Phil has…

How To Stay Warm and Conserve Energy This Winter

December 20, 2022

Over the last couple of years, the search phrase “How to save energy at home” has been trending on Google. This should come as no surprise, as over 55 million Americans had trouble paying their utility bills in 2021. Unfortunately, the United States Energy Information Administration predicts that the combination of slightly colder weather and…

Is Propane Safe to Use Indoors and Outdoors?

December 13, 2022

Propane is a popular fuel option, but many people use it each day without really understanding what the invisible heating source is in the first place. If you’re a propane user or thinking of making the switch, you may be curious about what propane is and if it’s a safe alternative fuel. Here are some…

Celebrating John Doiron’s 15-Year Milestone Anniversary

December 10, 2022

Today, December 10, 2022, we are thrilled to celebrate John Doiron on his amazing 15-year anniversary.  John supports our Uxbridge, MA location as Service Technician and reports to Joe Roggio, Regional Area Manager – Metro NY, CT, and MA.  With a Class B CDL and all required HazMat and Tanker endorsements, John provides our customers…

Steps To Take if Your Propane Fireplace Won’t Light

December 6, 2022

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…

Employee Spotlight – December 2022

December 1, 2022

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS   Margery Milligan Promoted to Inside Sales Team Lead this past August, Margery supports the Sales team from our Saugerties, NY office.  She reports to Ben Modeen, Inside Sales Manager.  Of Margery’s many responsibilities, key aspects of her new position include assisting new customers sign up for service, helping her peers with questions,…

How Propane Space Heaters and Fire Logs Reduce Your Bill

November 29, 2022

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…

How Long Will a 500-Gallon Propane Tank Last?

November 22, 2022

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…

Propane Cylinder Requalification Explained

November 1, 2022

We all need to check in at specific points in our lifespan to see if we need a tune-up. We go to a professional. They assess our well-being and safety and make suggestions from there. Propane cylinder requalification, also known as propane tank recertification, is a checkup on the safety of your propane container.  …