Propane Tips and Benefits

Propane is one of the most efficient energy choices available. And when used properly, one of the safest. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when working with propane and propane appliances. First, know what propane smells like. An odorant is added to propane to give it a "rotten egg" smell. If you suspect a gas leak and detect this odor, leave the house immediately. Do not use the phone or turn on or off any lights. Call your retailer from a neighbors phone.

The NJPGA works constantly to improve the awareness of not only the benefits of propane but also the safety aspects. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (609) 890-6094. Or call your local retail propane company.

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Benefits

The uses and benefits derived from propane gas are too numerous to list here. However, we can tell you a few facts and give you a few figures to point out just how valuable an energy source propane is in and around your home, farm or recreational vehicle.

• It could cost twice as much in energy bills if you have an electric stove, water heater, dryer and furnace than it would if you used propane, according to a 1999 U.S. Dept. of Energy report.
• Propane furnaces last an average of 8 years longer than an electric heat pump and will heat your home more consistenly throughout, all saving you on repair and overall heating costs.
• Propane water heaters can cost about $10 less per month to operate than comparable electric water heaters and will heat twice as much water in an hour because of a shorter recovery time when in use.
• Propane space heaters are an affordable option when heating small spaces like a garage or workshop.
• The 2000 Olympic Games torch burned a mix of propane and butane, which provides a lower emission and better luminosity and consumes less fuel.