Things You Should Know About Propane for Your Home

There are many ways that you can reduce your energy and heating costs at home without compromising efficiency and reliability. Using propane is one way to do that. Propane is also known as 'liquefied petroleum gas' (LPG or LP-gas) and it is an energy-efficient fuel that is versatile and suitable for a household that is looking to save up to 50 percent on their energy bill. There are many other benefits that you should know about propane and why it should be considered for your home:

1.    Propane heats faster and uses less energy. On average, propane can heat a tank full of water in 20 minutes. Electric heaters normally complete the same size tank in an hour.

2.    Propane can generate a more comfortable and consistent supply of the air at a steady temperature of around 115 degrees Fahrenheit. An electric heat pump typically provides air temperature that is a little warmer than an average body temperature.

3.    Appliance Magazine shared that a propane gas furnace can last longer than electric heat pumps. Propane furnaces have an average 20-year lifespan, while electric heaters have an average lifespan of 14 years. It is also cheaper to repair a propane gas heater.

4.    The US Department of Energy found that an average home, that uses a propane water heater, can save up to 30 percent on their heating bill. Residential water heating consumes a lot of energy and accounts for almost a quarter of all energy consumption in the household. Propane water heaters are environmentally friendly, too. They can minimize greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60 percent.

There are tankless propane water heaters that have energy efficiency levels from 83 percent to 94 percent. This means that they cost around 60 percent less to run than a typical electric storage tank. Tankless water heaters may provide the continuous flow of hot water for a longer period, too, making it ideal for a larger family or during the winter months.

5.    Research shows that a propane dryer can typically save you up to 50 percent of energy costs.

A Brief Introduction about Commercial Propane

Propane can be an alternative fuel for businesses that would like to lower their heating and cooking costs. Propane is both environmentally friendly and an economically wiser choice. According to the Department of Energy, it can cost twice as much to use electricity to operate your heater, furnace, dryer, and range than to use propane to fuel your equipment. Propane is considered a cleaner fuel and was approved as an alternative fuel by the Clean Air Act of 1990.

Over 60 million Americans use propane in their home and business. Propane (C3H8) is a hydrocarbon that is sometimes called 'liquefied petroleum gas' or LPG. Propane is produced from crude oil and a byproduct of natural gas when refined or processed. More than 90-percent of propane that is used in America are domestically produced, and the rest is typically imported from Canada.

Propane is non-toxic, virtually odorless, and colorless. It is also identified as clean fuel in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. It burns cleanly than other fossil fuels. The US Environmental Protection Agency found that vehicles fueled with propane can produce 30-percent to 90-percent less carbon monoxide, and approximately 50-percent fewer toxins and emissions than engines running on gasoline. Propane will not harm soil and water because it is nontoxic.

Propane can be an economical choice for your business. It can let you save up to 30-percent in heating bills per year, and up to 50-percent of savings if you use it to dry clothes. Propane is efficient in heating a whole tank of water in about 20 minutes, unlike when you use electricity, which can take up to an hour. This allows you to save time and improve your productivity.

The fuel can provide a constant and comfortable air supply that is around 115 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature is more suitable to keep you comfortable than the slightly warmer temperature than electric heat pumps provide. Propane still works even when there is a power outage. You can still continue certain operations in the business even when the electricity is out.