WHY PROPANE?

EASY TO USE & INSTALL
SAFE
RELIABLE
PROVIDES COMFORT
GOOD VALUE
COST COMPARISON CHART

EASY TO USE & INSTALL
Did you know that 98 percent of Tennessee propane users say that propane is easy to use in their home? Because you’ll be working with a local dealer to have your tank installed and refilled, you’ll always be able to communicate directly with a person. Our dealers will always work to make your life uncomplicated and ensure that the installation and maintenance of your propane tank runs smoothly.

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SAFE Propane is a safe fuel to use in your home. Propane has a narrow range of flammability and cannot be ingested like gasoline or alcohol fuels because it is released as a vapor from a pressurized container. Strict codes put in place by the propane industry and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) ensure that all safety precautions are taken to protect you in the installation and refueling of propane tanks. Additionally, NFPA research shows that gas-fueled equipment is clearly lowest among central heating equipment for fire incident rates and property damage rates.

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RELIABLE Here in Tennessee, we experience power outages seasonally. Whether it’s a winter storm, a tornado that knocks power out for weeks or the occasional thunderstorm that shuts power off for the night and turns the alarm clock off, electricity can certainly be unreliable during inclement weather. Propane, on the other hand, is a very reliable energy source. If your house has propane appliances, you will be equipped to cook, heat water and stay warm during these electrical outages.

Propane can even power a backup generator, allowing your home to be fully lit and functional during storms and outages. When it comes to reliability, propane is at the top.

PROVIDES COMFORT Propane delivers more comfort than electricity. Did you know that electric heat can feel cold to the skin since it’s cooler than your body temperature? A propane furnace will heat up faster and deliver air that’s approximately 25 degrees warmer than an electric heat pump. That means no annoying cold spots or uncomfortable drafts.

GOOD VALUE You may not know that propane furnaces are actually less expensive to install and repair than electric heat pumps. Propane gas furnaces are durable and last approximately 20 years. On average, that’s six years longer than electric heat pumps.

Propane tankless water heaters are so efficient, they’re Energy Star qualified. This means that a propane water heater is energy efficient and will save you money on your energy bills. Electric tankless water heaters are not.

Propane appliances take less time to pay themselves off via energy savings.

Cost Comparison Chart - Based on Five Year Average Data (2003-2007)

Energy Source
Electricity
Propane
Average Retail Price**
$.096 per kilowatt hour
$1.66 per gallon
Cost per million Btu**
$28.22
$18.21

Uses for Propane

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