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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…

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.…

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…

Employee Spotlight – May 2022

May 1, 2022

5-STAR PERFORMERS   Jason Stretch Jason serves our Shirley, NY operation as Service Technician reporting to Jimmy Leach, Regional Area Manager. Jason’s reputation precedes him, with accolades from many customers.  There isn’t a day that Jason’s schedule isn’t full.  He is tasked with ensuring all relevant certifications are in order to safely and effectively perform…

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…

The Difference Between Condensing and Non-Condensing Boilers

April 14, 2022

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).…

Testing Your Propane Piping System for Leaks

April 1, 2022

Some of our customers asked us why we need to do a leak check when their propane container runs out. Safety regulations require our qualified technicians to perform a leak check before relighting your appliances after the filling of your container. Here’s why this is necessary. When there is propane in your container, there is…

What’s the Difference Between a Boiler and a Furnace?

March 6, 2022

Boilers and furnaces: they both provide home heat, but they work in different ways. Referring to your home heating system as a “furnace” has become the default, but if what you’re working with is actually a boiler, it’s important to know the difference between the two — as well as which you have. Understanding the…

Community Outreach – November 2021

December 29, 2021

  Veterans Day Recognition & Celebrations, Holbrook & Stony Brook, New York Paraco Pays Tribute to our American Heroes by Showing its Appreciation on Veterans Day on Long Island! Paraco Hosted a Special Veterans Day Breakfast to Honor its Own! Paraco’s Long Island Manager, Bob, and retired Long Island Manager, Tony, arranged the annual celebration…