Propane is one of the safest, efficient and versatile fuels available, and that’s just the beginning of the reasons why Iowans enjoy using this clean-burning, American-made fuel. We’ve compiled some numbers and facts to give you more insight into Iowa’s own propane industry as well as propane use across the country. Propane in Iowa There […]
Propane is such a crucial part of the energy mix. American-made propane remains abundant and provides comfort and convenience and saves you money. And you don’t get propane blackouts or large groups of people experiencing service interruptions. That’s why it’s so frustrating that many state and local governments continue to aggressively push for the increased […]
Since propane was first identified as a volatile compound in gasoline in 1910, businesses and scientists have worked diligently to make propane the viable fuel source it represents today. The process itself of making propane has evolved over the last century or so. Today, there are two primary ways propane is produced. Because propane is […]
June is among the peak months for tornadoes in Iowa, with May being the other. However, tornadoes can occur at any time or day of the year. Weather data shows that on average, our state experiences 48 tornadoes per year. The most common time of day for tornadoes to occur is between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Where do I go during […]
A tankless water heater is so compact in size that it can easily be mounted on a wall. These units are about the size of a suitcase, which means your propane installer can put them in crawl spaces, attics, closets and other tight spaces. But a lot of people wonder: how can something that small […]
First, look for a round dial (like a clock face) on your cylinders or tanks. Often, the dial is under the lid of the cylinder or tank, although sometimes it’s located on the top of a cylinder. Next, see what number the hand is on. That number is the percentage (not the gallon count) of […]
As we all deal with the threat from COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Iowa propane companies are working hard every day to provide safe service to their customers. Per the advice of health officials, your propane provider may have changed operating hours or procedures for such tasks as tank and cylinder filling, service, installations and customer payments. Please […]
Did you know that you can enjoy up to double the warmth and comfort of your fireplace without the mess of smoke, soot or ash? You can get that if you upgrade your old wood fireplace to an efficient propane gas fireplace. Offering a higher efficiency level than other sources of energy, propane gas fireplaces […]
Propane offers builders the opportunity to provide the types of features that their customers desire and are willing to pay for. Buyers of new homes look for the best amenities—high-efficiency gas furnaces, tankless water heaters, fireplaces and other luxuries that electric models just can’t match. By choosing to build an all-propane home, you can enjoy […]
When consumers have a reliable supply of propane on hand, they feel confident and comfortable. Having an on-property propane tank is even better, giving people the ability to maintain a plentiful supply available for use anytime. Natural gas customers are not experiencing such security, as we’ve seen recently. January’s blast of Arctic air—a polar vortex—which […]
