How They Work, How Much They Cost If someone asked you to describe a water heater, you might say it looks a lot like a giant tin can. Of course, what you would be describing is the storage tank for the typical water heater. The water stored inside this “tin can” is heated by a […]
Electrification advocates claim that electricity is the only sustainable energy solution. That is far from the truth. Propane-heated homes are generally more energy-efficient, with a small overall carbon footprint. Consider these facts when deciding whether electricity or propane is better for your home. Electricity might not release greenhouse gas emissions in your home, but many […]
Winter Savings Tips for Your Propane Home When trying to find ways to save money and conserve energy, you should think of your entire Iowa home as a system, and that system has three main parts: The building envelope – roof, walls, windows, doors and foundation The mechanical systems – furnace, boiler, water heater, central […]
Tips about Reading Your Propane Tank Gauge Your Iowa propane company’s priority is to always keep you safe and comfortable. A big part of that is keeping you supplied with enough propane in your tank so you can stay warm during the cold winter. Avoid Run-Outs As a general rule, you should schedule your next […]
Tornadoes Can Occur Any Time of the Year In light of the recent fast-moving complex of storms (known as a derecho), that affected more than 36 million people, including Iowans, we wanted to share some tips for staying safe during a tornado. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an underground area, such as […]
There are many ways propane energy benefits our environment, especially when compared to electric power. For starters, propane produces 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the grid. Propane also generates more Btu’s than an equivalent amount of electricity. That means you need much less propane to produce […]
Now Is the Time to Plan Your Supply We all know that propane prices have their ups and downs. This is all normal and influenced by many factors, including supply and demand, the weather, geopolitics and Wall Street investors, to name a few. Unfortunately, we’re in a temporary “up” cycle now. What’s Going On? Propane […]
High Demand Later Could Drive Prices Up We all know that a lot of cold days and nights lie ahead for us in the Hawkeye State. With that in mind, early fall is the perfect time to schedule your propane delivery so you can start the heating season off right with a full tank. Here are […]
Are you tired of setting up and maintaining a wood-burning fireplace? Is your wood-burning fireplace unused because you’re not sure it’s safe to light a fire inside it anymore? Would you like the warm glow of a fire in the fireplace without the work, the wait, and the worry? Here’s a solution that will make […]
If your home has an electric water heater instead of a propane water heater, you’re probably paying more than you should, and you may be having issues with running out of hot water. This is a common problem for large families. Who enjoys a nice hot shower that suddenly turns ice cold? Here are some […]
