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What is the difference between a condensing and non-condensing boiler

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).…

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Testing your propane tank for leaks

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…

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What us the difference between a boiler and a furnace

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…

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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…

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Paraco Honors Our American Heroes on Veterans Day

November 10, 2021

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 at the Holbrook Diner in Holbrook to recognize Paraco’s Veteran employees for their service to our country. What a great way for Paraco to kick-off Veterans Day! Bob and…

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Community Outreach – October 2021

November 2, 2021

  American Cancer Society – All Paraco Locations – Paraco “Steps into Strides” Challenge Paraco stepped into October with a walking challenge to kick off breast cancer awareness month. Many of our energetic and motivated employees from various locations signed up for the step challenge and got moving to reach their goal. Participants walked a…

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Vacation home safety

Winter Propane Safety Tips for your Vacation Home

October 18, 2021

Owning a second home or a vacation home is wonderful! Getting to experience a change of scenery on-demand is a gift. However, if your extra home is propane-powered and in a heavy snowfall area, it’s a good idea to have a plan for winter safety in place for winter storms. In the event of extreme…

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Propane grill recipe

Propane Grill Recipe: Quick Thai Lettuce Wraps

September 21, 2021

Chef Ryan Anderson prefers cooking with propane whenever possible. “Cooking outside with a propane grill is super easy, cleaner than charcoal, and more fun. I don’t have to clean up pots and pans in the kitchen when I grill outside,” says Anderson, Food and Beverage Director of Princeton New Jersey’s Ovation at Riverwalk. “I used…

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Propane stoves cost less than electric

Propane Stoves Cost Less Than Electric — and Work Better

September 14, 2021

So many people fancy themselves home chefs these days. With cooking competition shows on TV, convenient food and recipe subscription boxes, and #mealinspo on social media, more and more of us are heading into the kitchen to whip up something awesome. But of course, we want to do it as inexpensively as possible. If you…

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