Essential Facts About Propane Every Homeowner Should Know

Propane is a clean, affordable, abundant, and American-made fuel that can be used for everything from cooking and residential appliances to fuel for cars and trucks. And thanks to propane delivery companies in Tucson, it’s possible to get this versatile fuel source delivered right to your home. Whether you’re making the switch to propane, building a new home and considering propane power, or moving into a home that has propane, here are some important facts homeowners should know about it.  

Propane is safe.

Propane, or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is very safe. Propane has a narrow range of flammability and cannot be ingested like gasoline because it is released as a vapor from pressurized tanks, which are themselves 20 times more puncture resistant than tanks filled with other gases. Propane is also nontoxic and has an identifying odor added to it so it can easily be detected.

Propane is clean.

Propane is a much cleaner-burning fuel than other petroleum-based products because it burns hotter and more efficiently. In fact, propane is so energy-efficient that it produces exhaust emissions that exceed the federal requirements for clean fuel vehicles. Propane was approved as a “clean fuel” in the 1990 Clean Air Act.

Propane is affordable.

One of the top reasons to embrace propane in your home is because of the savings you can enjoy. Compared to other energy sources, propane is more affordable per unit; it’s also worth mentioning that certain propane appliances, particularly propane tankless water heaters, can be much more efficient than electric units. The low cost of propane and the efficiency of propane appliances can combine for significant cost savings each year.

For all your propane delivery and bottle fill needs in Southern Arizona, trust Barnett’s Propane. We have bottle fill locations in Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Benson, and offer propane delivery services throughout Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Pima Counties. Call us today at (520) 628-8525 in Tucson or (520) 458-4541 in Sierra Vista to learn more or to schedule delivery to your home.