mercredi 21 octobre 2015

Propane Service: How To Choose A Provider

By Cath Buhr


Propane is a common source of fuel for homes across the United States. Not only is it cleaner and safer than using other types of fuel, it also is less expensive than these other types of fuel. Before you select a propane supplier, consider the following tips to guide you to the best propane service in your area.

When you purchase propane, you obviously will need someplace to store the propane, and this means you need to rent or purchase a propane tank or perhaps more than one tank. There usually is a fee for tank installation as well, around $100 to $200 dollars depending on the size of the tank. Above-ground tanks range in size and price. A 120-gallon tank will cost about $350 and a large 1,000 gallon tank might cost about $2,000. You also can inquire about a lease to own type of program.

You will want to purchase your tank from a company that provides you with a tank warranty and a tank repurchase guarantee. The tank warranty, which might last as long as ten years, covers only the tank itself and promises that there will be no manufacturing defects in the tank. Regulators and valves generally are not covered in the warranty. A repurchase guarantee ensures that if you move to switch to another type of heating fuel, the company will buy back the tank at the original purchase price.

One important thing to note about propane is that just like other fuel sources the price fluctuates. Typically, propane is more expensive in the colder months because it is in higher demand and shortages can occur. If you pre-buy when propane is at a lower price, you can save a substantial amount of money. Some companies also offer a price cap program and if you pay a set fee, you are guaranteed that your propane costs won't go over the program prices even if the market goes sky high in the dead of winter. This can be a cost effective option if you cannot afford to pre-buy a large amount of propane.

When you purchase propane, you need to take a look at what the company is actually selling because not all propane is equal in quality. Some companies will sell you HD10 propane and claim that it is high quality, but it actually contains a mix of refinery slop rather than mainly pure propane. It is important that you buy only HD5 propane which is the best possible propane. You can see the difference just by looking at the flame on your stove. An HD5 flame burns bright blue where an HD10 flame is yellowish and has many different colors. HD5 propane burns more cleanly and also burns longer and hotter, which makes it more efficient.

HD5 propane is the only type of propane that can be exported from the United States because other countries simply won't allow lower quality propane and neither should you. If you are searching for low prices on high quality HD5 propane, give Thrifty Propane a call. They have a price match guarantee and sell only HD5 propane, as well as selling and leasing tanks and offering fast, efficient propane delivery.




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