What Is Propane Used For?
Take a look at this long list of things propane can do!
The question ‘what is propane used for’ does not have a short answer thanks to how versatile the fuel is. In fact, if you are looking for one energy source that can be used to power and fuel many (and we mean many!) different appliances and pieces of equipment look no further than propane.
A look at what propane can do
Propane can be used in a variety of ways in both residential and commercial settings. Here is a glimpse at some of the ways the fuel can be used:
- To power forklifts that are used on farms, construction sites and in warehouses and factories
- For backup generators that are used to keep both residential and commercial appliances powered during a blackout
- For home heating purposes and for heating commercial spaces such as office buildings
- To warm water that is used for showering and washing dishes
- To warm water that goes in pools and spas
- To ignite non-wood burning fireplaces
- For cooking on stove top ranges as well as outdoor gas grills
- To power a fire pit
- To provide power to patio heaters
- For outdoor lighting purposes
- To fuel certain home appliances such as clothes dryers
Reasons to consider propane
Versatility (and therefore convenience) isn’t the only benefit that propane has to offer. Propane is also:
- Reliable: You can count on propane-powered appliances continuing to work even during a blackout since they don’t require electricity or power grids to run and operate.
- Safe: There are strict compliance codes as well as state fire and safety laws that the propane industry has to follow very closely. On top of that, propane’s flammability range is lower than all other alternative fuels, leaks are easy to detect since they smell like rotten egg and propane is non-toxic, which means it not harmful to any surrounding living organisms. Propane tanks are also very puncture resistant.
- Environmentally friendly: In addition to being on-toxic, propane is better for the environment since it is clean burning, green and produces low levels of carbon emissions.
- Efficient: Propane helps the appliances that it powers work at an incredibly high efficiency level.
- Cost effective: Thanks to the fact that it is so efficient, using propane helps both homeowners and business owners save time and money on their utility bills.
Here are some details about what all these benefits mean when it comes to specific appliances:
- Propane space heaters can heat rooms faster than electric models can
- Furnaces and boilers that are powered by propane are able to provide consistent warm air evenly through a home
- Propane gas ranges and grills give any and all chefs precise temperature control
- Clothes dryers that are powered by propane dry clothes at a faster speed than electric clothes dryers do
Propane services from Allied Propane Service
Allied Propane Service has been providing energy-efficient propane to residents and business owners in Northern California since 1967. In fact, we are the leading provider of propane energy here in the Bay Area. We can install and service propane tanks and deliver the fuel you need for those tanks.
Contact Allied Propane Service today to partner with us on powering your home or business with propane.