Propane: The Versatile and Sustainable Fuel Solution

10 Great Reasons It’s the Smart Choice for Heating and More

You’ve probably used propane for grilling—and if you have, you know it makes firing up the grill, quick, easy and mess-free. But if you’ve never lived in a propane-heated home, you might be surprised to know all the benefits propane offers. Did you know, propane is one of the cleanest, most versatile, and efficient fuels around? It’s a domestically sourced alternative fuel that can provide steady, reliable heat energy at an affordable price. Propane also offers exceptional performance and efficiency in a wide range of home appliances at a much lower cost than electricity.

Here are just a few of the ways propane can make your home more comfortable and your energy bills more manageable:

Benefits of Propane for Your Home

1. Propane generates more Btus than an equivalent amount of electricity, so you need much less propane to produce the same amount of heat.
2. A propane fireplace gives you all the charm and warmth and none of the soot, ash, kindling and mess of a woodburning hearth. Propane wall and space heaters make it easy to heat spaces your heating system doesn’t reach—like additions, sunrooms, attics, workshops and garages.
3. Because propane is stored in a tank at your home, power outages or disruptions to natural gas lines won’t affect you as much. (And when you work with a dependable dealer, like Admiral, you can enjoy automatic delivery and tank monitoring service and know that you’ll always have propane in your tank.)
4. When the power goes out, a propane whole-house generator can keep your home lit, your food safe and your family warm.
5. Propane water heaters are more energy-efficient and cost less to operate than electric water heaters. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, homes that heat water with propane rather than electricity can see average annual savings of $174!
6. Chefs prefer the precision and temperature control that comes with a propane range.
7. Propane lets you make the most of your outdoor living areas: propane pool heaters, patio heaters, and fire pits let you extend the day—or the season.
8. When it comes to environmental impact, propane gas is a good choice. It burns cleanly and produces significantly lower levels of carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and harmful pollutants.
9. Propane is very safe. It has very low combustibility, which means when it’s combined with air, the source of ignition must be at least 940°— twice as hot as what is required to ignite gasoline. And, while leaks are rare, propane has a distinct rotten-egg smell to help you quickly detect a problem. And, because it dissipates quickly, it poses no threat to soil and water.
10. Propane is an American energy source. About 90% of the United States’ supply of propane is domestically generated. Most of it comes from the processing of natural gas.

The Bottom Line

All those benefits mean propane offers more bang for your buck, all while protecting the environment. Whether you’re ready to make the switch, or have more questions, the professionals at Admiral Propane have the knowledge, experience and resources to answer all your questions about the benefits of a propane-heated home. And, we can get you started, with the right size propane tank for your needs, reliable propane delivery and more.

Contact us for more information today.