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Switch to Propane Appliances For Monthly Savings

June 7, 2022

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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Our Fave Five Propane Patio Heaters

June 1, 2022

Top 5 Propane Patio Heaters Don’t let a chill in the air stop you or your guests from enjoying an evening outdoors! Good patio heaters can add comfort and ambiance on the chilliest of nights by raising the nearby outdoor temperature to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The best ones are user-friendly, relatively inexpensive, attractive, and extend…

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Unusual Ways of Using Propane

May 31, 2022

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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Community Outreach – April 2022

May 27, 2022

Person to Person, Darien, CT One of Paraco’s missions and values is to help those with Basic Needs. Paraco’s donation of patio heaters provided warmth and comfort for the volunteers and staff meeting outside to assist more than 100 families in need of emergency financial assistance and basic necessities during the worst crisis in decades.…

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The Difference Between Propane and Butane

May 24, 2022

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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5 Things to Think about When Choosing a Propane Patio Heater

May 18, 2022

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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How propane is made and a few other facts about propane you might not know

How Is Propane Made? And Other Propane Facts

May 12, 2022

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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4 reasons to switch from heating oil to propane today

4 Reasons to Switch from Oil to Propane Today

April 25, 2022

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…

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Renewable Propane is Part of the Green Energy Revolution

April 19, 2022

Any 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…

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