Propane appliances provide practical, cost-effective solutions for homeowners who want to be energy efficient without breaking the bank. Installing a tankless water heater can lower household energy bills by up to 40 percent. And propane fireplaces are excellent secondary sources of heat. Wood-burning fireplaces can lose as much as 90 percent of the heat they generate, where as propane fireplaces are up to 100 percent efficient—and cost 30 to 60 percent less per hour to operate than wood-burning fireplaces.

A home that uses propane for heating, water heating, clothes drying and cooking contributes 60 percent less carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than an all-electric home whose power is generated at a coal-powered plant. Propane provides a practical, easy solution for those consumers looking to shrink their carbon footprint—without losing the comfort and advantage of a gas lifestyle.

For those consumers interested in water conservation, tankless water heaters provide an excellent solution. By heating water on demand, instead of storing it in a tank, the average American family can save 10-20 percent of its daily water use. Using a tankless water heater can make your wallet greener too; it costs less to operate than a standard electric unit, all while providing an endless flow of hot water.

While energy efficiency is top-of-mind for many homeowners, so is the aesthetics of their home. A durable underground tank provides a safe and discreet solution. Once a tank is buried, only a Detweiler’s Propane Change Request small dome is visible allowing for easy servicing and refilling, while inside, consumers enjoy the luxury and beauty of a gas lifestyle.

The average lifespan of a propane furnace is about 20 years, which can be 10 years longer than an electric heat pump. Plus, propane appliances can have a shorter energy savings payback period (the time it takes for an appliance to pay for itself via energy savings). For example, a typical gas fired tankless water heater costs about 2-1/2 times as much as a standard tank water heater but it will pay for itself in just a few years or less, and will last twice as long a tank.

With many greener energy sources, reliability can be a big question, but propane has a proven record. And when storms, hot weather and rolling blackouts can wreak havoc with electrical services, propane is always on, always available. Propane generators ensure that even when the weather isn’t predictable, your energy is.

Many consumers want the advantages of a green energy source, but without the extra maintenance often involved with less-mainstream options. Propane is sold and serviced by Detweiler’s Propane Gas Service in the greater Manatee/Sarasota area. Making it a worry-free energy source for you.

Source: Propane Council