Propane Boilers vs. Propane Furnaces: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Propane Boilers vs. Propane Furnaces: Which Is Right for Your Home? Homeowners can compare propane boilers and propane furnaces when selecting a home heating system. Both are propane fueled, and they both provide a very safe method of heating, but they work differently, and they’re designed to accommodate different household demands. Learning about each of […]
How to Inspect Your Propane Tank After a Storm
How to Inspect Your Propane Tank After a Storm Falls, flooding, high winds and other severe weather effects can cause damage to your property. If your home uses propane, it’s a good idea to include your propane tank in your post-storm property inspection. Residential propane tanks are engineered to handle a range of weather conditions, […]
What Size Propane Tank Does a Whole-Home Generator Need?
What Size Propane Tank Does a Whole-Home Generator Need? A whole house propane generator ensures a reliable power supply if extreme weather conditions, utility power failures or unexpected outages occur. Unlike a portable generator, a whole-home generator can automatically provide power to critical systems in the home, such as heating and cooling, lights, medical equipment, […]
Propane Furnace vs. Heat Pump: Which Is Better?
Propane Furnace vs. Heat Pump: Which Is Better? One of the most critical choices for homeowners is the type of heating system they select for their new or older home. Propane furnaces and heat pumps are among the two most popular choices. Both types give a reliable warm heating, but they work in different ways […]
Summer Propane Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Summer Propane Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know While propane is often associated with home heating during the colder months, it remains an important energy source throughout the summer. Propane is used for water heaters, outdoor kitchens, grills, pool heaters, fireplaces, generators and other appliances throughout the year by many homeowners. Excessive fuel demand during […]
Why Does My Propane Fireplace Smell Strange?
Why Does My Propane Fireplace Smell Strange? Many homes are outfitted with a propane fireplace, which offers warmth, comfort and ambiance. A well-functioning propane fireplace should not emit strong or persistent smells when operational. But sometimes homeowners may detect a strange odor from the fireplace, particularly at the start of the heating season or after […]
What Happens If Water Gets Into a Propane Tank?
What Happens If Water Gets Into a Propane Tank? Propane tanks are designed to allow propane to be stored safely in a sealed environment, preventing exposure to outside contaminants (moisture, dirt and debris). A well-maintained propane tank should never contain water in normal operation. But, for some homeowners, they may wonder what could occur if […]
Can Lightning Strike a Propane Tank?
Can Lightning Strike a Propane Tank? Thunderstorms often raise questions about the safety of outdoor equipment, including propane tanks. Many homeowners may ask themselves if propane tanks can be hit by lightning and the effects of a lightning strike.Propane tanks are usually located in open spaces outside homes and businesses, and many homeowners may wonder […]
Why Is My Propane Furnace Cycling On and Off?
Why Is My Propane Furnace Cycling On and Off? A propane furnace is designed so that it will provide heat to the inside of the home when necessary and then shut off once the set temperature is achieved. This is referred to as a heating cycle and is a normal process. If it’s a furnace […]
Can Heavy Rain Affect Your Propane System?
Can Heavy Rain Affect Your Propane System? One of the most frequent weather hazards that homeowners undergo is heavy rain, and they prepare for it by looking after roofs, gutters, drainage systems, and landscaping. Many people also ask if long periods of rain could impact their propane system. Propane tanks are placed outside the building […]
