If you have recently moved into a home that uses propane, congratulations! You will reap a lot of benefits from having propane for home heating, water heating, and more.
With reliable propane delivery and wireless propane tank monitoring from Murray-Heutz, you can enjoy those benefits with ease and comfort.
You may want to learn more about propane. So, we have assembled some important information so you can best use propane in your home.
Propane’s full name is liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The chemical formula for propane is C₃H₈.
In 1864, English academic and industrial chemist Edmund Ronalds discovered propane while searching for volatile chemicals in light crude oil in Pennsylvania. In 1910, American chemist Walter O. Snelling worked for the US Bureau of Mines in Pittsburgh and made the next significant advance in propane technology. Snelling did extensive research on gasoline evaporation and storage and found that some evaporating gases could be transformed into liquids. Of all the gases, propane was the most readily available. Snelling created a method to bottle liquid gas, which eventually resulted in the establishment of the propane industry. He eventually sold the patent for propane to Frank Philips, founder of Philips Petroleum, for $50,000 three years later. That would be equivalent to about $1.4 million today.
Propane lacks a natural odor, so an artificial odorant is added during production. This additive is typically ethyl mercaptan. The odorant added to propane is designed to make leaks easier to detect. If you smell this rotten egg-like scent in your home, follow propane safety best practices and get everyone out of the house right away.
Propane is an efficient and cost-effective energy source that provides many benefits for your Central Maine home. Propane has a very clean burn and high performance that allow you to get more bang for your energy buck. Propane is useful in a variety of propane appliances that improve your home’s comfort in a variety of ways.
Heating. Propane is the best way to keep your home warm and comfortable! Today’s high-efficiency propane furnaces and boilers offer efficiencies as high as 98%, meaning you will be paying as little as possible on your heating costs.
Water heating. Not only can a propane water heater heat more water quicker than an electric one, but it’ll also save you about 30% on your energy bill. If you upgrade to a propane tankless water heater, you could potentially see even bigger savings!
Generators. You can have peace of mind during a power outage with a propane whole-house backup generator. With this system, your lights will stay on, your home security system will remain active, your refrigerator will keep food cold, and you’ll be able to charge electronics and use medical equipment like CPAPs and electric wheelchairs.
Cooking. When you use a propane range to prepare food, you can get the precise, even, and immediate temperature control that professional chefs demand.
Space heating. A propane space heater allows you to use formerly unheated rooms all year. You may sit in the warmth and enjoy the scenery from your sunporch, even during the winter.
Clothes drying. Laundry day is a breeze with propane clothes dryers. Not only do they quickly get your clothes dry, but the moist heat also prevents wear and reduces wrinkles.
Fireplaces. A propane fireplace eliminates the labor and mess of a wood-burning fireplace. Simply push a button to turn on your propane fireplace and unwind!
Outdoor living. Propane transforms your backyard into a luxurious destination. For example, propane pools and spa heaters make your water exponentially warmer and much faster than electric models. In addition, deck and patio heaters as well as outdoor fireplaces and firepits allow you to stay comfortable during chilly evenings outside.
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