Propane is a clean-burning energy source that can be used for homes and farm equipment. Forward Energy offers propane home delivery for greater convenience. Here are several uses for propane throughout the year:
Home Heating
During the fall and winter months, propane can be used to heat your home. Propane heating systems deliver a higher rate of heat per unit of energy consumed, compared to natural gas. They also help warm your home more quickly. Propane can be used for:
- Boilers: Boilers are used for radiant or baseboard heating systems. Propane heats the water, which then travels through pipes. The water circulates through different heating devices, such as radiators.
- Furnaces: Propane burners heat indoor air in a furnace’s combustion chamber. The house is heated as the air circulates through the ducts. Propane units offer increased efficiency by utilizing additional heat from combustion gases.
- Space and wall heaters: Propane can power both space and wall heaters. These heaters serve as supplemental heating sources in the home, allowing individual rooms to be heated without adjusting the overall temperature.
- Fireplaces: Propane-powered fireplaces provide heating through a fuel combustion system. As they do not use wood, they do not require a chimney system to function correctly. This allows propane fireplaces to be installed in condominiums and apartments.
Some existing heating systems can be converted to propane-powered models or replaced with energy-efficient propane systems. Indoor propane appliances should be rated for indoor use and installed correctly. This helps prevent gas leaks or incomplete fuel combustion. To reduce health risks, make sure the rooms are well-ventilated. An energy company can recommend propane equipment and assist you in the selection process to find models that are compatible with your home and meet your heating needs.
Outdoor Appliances
During warm spring and summer months, homeowners may spend more time outside. Propane can be used to power outdoor appliances, allowing you to support outdoor cooking or create a cozy ambiance. Built-in and drop-in gas grills, grill heads, and outdoor cooktops utilize propane. Install a propane fire pit to entertain guests outside on summer nights. To warm up your outdoor space on a cool night, a propane patio or deck heater offers warmth with minimal risk. For safety purposes, do not use these heaters inside your home.
Scheduling propane home delivery in the spring allows you to prepare for summer grilling. Forward Energy offers several energy programs with different delivery options. Courtesy fill customers receive automatic deliveries when their tank is about 20% full. We monitor propane usage and use our advanced forecasting system to prevent you from running out of fuel.
Will-call customers have the flexibility to schedule deliveries. This plan enables customers to refill their tanks as needed to meet seasonal demand for usage. Tanks are usually refilled between one and five days after the order is placed.
Generators
Winter snowstorms or summer thunderstorms can result in power outages. A propane generator allows you to maintain power during emergencies. These reliable generators provide sufficient power to keep the lights on, run appliances, and operate select electronics. This enables you to engage in regular activities during the outage. If you are storing propane cylinders for the generator, make sure they are kept upright. Keep them outside, away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. This helps prevent the risk of ignition caused by pressure buildup.
Home Appliances
Home appliances require propane year-round. Some propane-powered appliances include stoves, ovens, and clothes dryers. Propane provides immediate, constant heat, and this consistency allows food to cook evenly. For clothes dryers, propane offers faster drying times and helps produce less static cling and wrinkles. This allows homeowners to use less energy and keep clothes in better condition.
Fuel for your appliances is stored on-site in a propane tank. Most propane tanks are leased by the propane provider. Tank sizes range from 120 gallons to 1,000 gallons. Small indoor tanks should not be stored in the basement, where they pose a fire hazard. We can help you select and install a propane tank that meets your usage requirements.
Our trained team follow strict safety procedures, such as inspecting equipment before propane delivery and performing checks both before and after filling your tank. They closely monitor the tank during the refueling process to make sure you receive the correct amount.
Set Up Propane Home Delivery
Propane home delivery programs help verify you don’t run out of fuel when you need it most. When signing up for a delivery program, we place your new tank next to the current one and remove the existing one when it is empty. Payment options for our energy programs include capped price, pre-buy, and market rates. Forward Energy also provides gasoline, fuel oil, and diesel fuel products. To learn more about propane home delivery, contact us today.