Why Propane Appliances Are a Better Choice Efforts by government officials around the country to mitigate the impact of climate change has focused solely on supporting wide scale conversions to electricity to replace traditional fuels like propane. But that’s an extremely expensive path to take, and one that’s not very popular for people in Iowa […]
Is There a Gas Stove Ban in Iowa? The potential banning of gas stoves in parts of Iowa has been a growing concern for legislators in the past few years. That’s why the Iowa state legislature addressed the issue of a gas stove ban by recently passing a law that prohibited “counties and cities from […]
Not All Water Heaters Need to Store Hot Water Some water heaters simply heat water on-demand, accessing water directly from a water pipe. This type of unit is called a tankless water heater. Often fueled by propane, a tankless water heater is a great way to lower your energy bills while making the process of […]
Consider the BTU of Your Hearth Product Have you ever thought about converting your old, seldom-used wood fireplace into an efficient, clean-burning and safe propane fireplace? One question that always comes up is: how much propane does a propane fireplace use? As a general rule, a propane fireplace uses about one gallon of propane for […]
The World’s Most Popular Alternative Fuel Propane autogas describes propane when it is used as fuel for vehicles. Propane autogas is the world’s most popular alternative fuel, which is defined as any product that bypasses the two big traditional petroleum fuels: gasoline and diesel In fact, it’s estimated that in 2022, there are more than […]
A Comparison of Efficiency, Reliability and Safety While natural gas is the leading home heating source in many parts of the country, most people don’t realize that many of the benefits of natural gas translate to propane as well. Whether it’s a super-efficient furnace, unlimited hot water, temperature-precise cooking stoves, or reliable backup home generators […]
Why Risk a Run-Out or a Price Spike? As summer transitions into the fall, we always advise propane customers to start the heating season off with a full tank. Early fall is the perfect time to schedule your propane delivery. Here are four reasons why this is a smart idea. Demand drives up propane prices and that demand […]
Propane Releases Less CO2 than Other Energy Sources Did you know that you’re doing your part to help the environment by using propane appliances instead of electric ones? It’s true! It takes three units of source energy to get one unit of electricity into your home. That means more coal often has to be burned […]
Convenience & Efficiency of Propane Framed by an Existing Mantle Propane fireplace inserts give you the best of both worlds: the convenience and efficiency of propane framed by an attractive existing masonry fireplace. You also get: More realistic flames: Today’s improved gas burner technology means a warm glow, and flickering and dancing flames, just like a […]
Keep Propane Safety on Your Menu This Summer Cooking, whether it’s inside or outside, always presents the potential of accidents and injuries because you’re dealing with high heat and hot flames. Just letting your mind wander away from the task at hand for a few seconds or panicking when something goes wrong could lead to […]
