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Employee Spotlight – July 2022

July 1, 2022

INSIGHTFUL & INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS   Benjamin Modeen Benjamin (Ben) Modeen, Inside Sales Manager, Saugerties NY reports to Charlie Buonincontri, Director of Sales.  An assertive, self-motivated, bright and goal-oriented sales professional, Ben wears several hats with many responsibilities.  Overseeing the Inside Sales team, Ben effectively supports company objectives with an uplifting attitude and savvy sales strategies…

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Adding Propane Appliances To Your Home

June 30, 2022

Don’t settle for less than propane performance! Whether you’re ready to replace aging appliances or looking to add new ones to your home, you can always rely on propane for better performance and higher efficiency. You’ll be treating yourself to an upgrade when you install propane appliances in your home. For overall performance and energy…

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How Automatic Propane Delivery Helps You

June 15, 2022

At Paraco, we like to offer our customers options when it comes to their propane delivery. Some customers choose to wait and call us when they need propane. But an increasing number of customers are now on our Automatic Delivery plan, which takes the guesswork out of propane refills. Will-Call Customers When customers choose a…

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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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Employee Spotlight – June 2022

June 1, 2022

EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IN ACTION   Adam Hurlburt Adam, a Service Technician supporting our Cooperstown, NY location, was nominated to this month’s Spotlight by Joe Roggio, Area Manager.  Adam’s role is something to be proud of.  A qualified, hands-on professional, Adam is responsible for all things propane – setting up tanks, running lines, performing safety checks,…

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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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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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