Take Advantage of Propane This Summer
Many homeowners in Connecticut take advantage of propane for cooking on outdoor grills during the summer. What most people don’t know is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to using propane in your home and outdoor space. It’s possible to completely transform your backyard, heat your water, power your home during outages, and much, much more with propane!
Outdoor Propane Appliances
There are many ways that propane can be used during the summer. One of the greatest advantages of propane is it’s outdoor uses. Many out door appliances can be powered by propane:
Grills
Just like professional and amateur chefs alike prefer cooking with gas inside, the benefits of propane for cooking are just as prominent outdoors. Propane offers instant heat and precise temperature control and is a perfect energy source for outdoor grills. Propane cooks food fast and thoroughly without the hassle and mess that charcoal grills leave behind.
Fireplaces
Features like propane fireplaces and fire pits are popular patio additions, allowing people to work and play outside even after the weather cools down for the year. A propane-powered fireplace or fire pit can keep an entire patio warm, without the cost of electricity or the mess of burning wood.
Pool Heaters
Propane pool and spa heaters perform better than heat pumps and can cost significantly less to operate than electric heaters. Propane heaters also warm water faster than a heat pump, and give you the ability to control water temperature.
Patio Heaters
A chill in the air shouldn’t stop you from enjoying an evening outdoors. Propane outdoor heaters are available from tabletop size all the way up to standing models, and they can safely raise the temperature by up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in a 20-foot radius.
Lighting
Real flame lighting creates an unforgettable look for outdoor spaces and can increase your home’s curb appeal and value. Propane outdoor lighting is increasingly being used for walkways, columns, general lighting, patios, outdoor living areas and more. Additionally, it is totally odorless, and will function even during a power outage for added security and safety.
Additional Appliances
The propane lifestyle extends beyond traditional appliances. Homeowners can ensure enjoy the comfort and convenience of cooking with propane through outdoor ovens, cooktops, rotisseries, pizza ovens and more.
Propane Generators
During the summertime in Connecticut, it’s common for storms to knock out power. In some situations, this can last weeks. Propane can help prevent your family from being stuck without power.
A propane generator can help you be prepared for emergency situations:
- Propane fuel is available even when the gas pumps aren’t running, as it’s stored in individual or bulk cylinders.
- The shelf life of propane is considered limitless, unlike gasoline, which can start to degrade after a few months without stabilizers.
- A propane generator that hasn’t run for months isn’t going to be full of contamination or carbon deposits. The same can’t be said for a gasoline generator.
Improve your home comfort and take advantage of propane this summer with the help of Total Fuel Service!