At Dixon Energy, we’ve been ensuring the comfort of households in New Jersey’s Morris, Union, Somerset and southern Sussex Counties for over a century. In doing so, we’ve helped many families add propane to their homes. This adaptable home fuel can do a lot of different things in your home. Here are seven propane’s most popular home uses.
Propane can generate a whopping 91,452 Btu of heat energy per gallon. That’s more than twice the heat per cubic foot of natural gas. And today’s propane heating equipment is exceptionally efficient, with fuel efficiency rates approaching 100%. That means you’ll get the best possible home comfort for your energy dollar each winter.
Every homeowner needs reliable hot water for showers, taps, baths, washers and dishwashers. Propane provides it efficiently. A new, properly-sized propane water heater heats water twice as fast as an electric one. Even more efficient are propane tankless water heaters, which offer endless hot water on demand while using up to 34% less energy.
Don’t you love the cozy ambiance of a fireplace on a chilly day? While wood-burning fires can be labor-intensive, propane gas fireplaces offer a hassle-free alternative. With just a push of a button or a flip of a switch, you can enjoy a warm fire without the need for schlepping wood or cleaning up ash. These fireplaces are safer, reducing risks such as stray embers, and they enhance indoor air quality by minimizing fine particulate emissions.
Modern propane dryers are fantastic because they use propane’s great heat and dryness sensors to speed up drying cycles compared to electric ones. The slightly humid heat from propane helps your clothes come out with fewer wrinkles and less static, making laundry day so much easier!
Did you know that 96% of professional chefs prefer cooking with gas? It’s all about the superior control, efficiency and power gas-fired stoves and ranges offer, especially compared to electric ones. Some might think gas ranges are a luxury, but installing one is actually pretty easy and affordable. If you love cooking at home, a propane stove is a fantastic choice. It heats evenly so that you won’t deal with scorching or under-cooking. Plus, when you turn it off, the heat goes away instantly — unlike those electric elements that stay hot for a long time. And here’s a bonus: many propane stoves keep working even during a power outage!
With electrical outages as prevalent as ever, having a standby generator is important for so many New Jersey homeowners. Propane generators are great because they kick in automatically during outages. You can keep your fridge, heating, cooling and even medical equipment running for days. Plus, propane has a practically unlimited shelf life, so you’ll always have fuel ready when you need it.
Outdoor amenities powered by propane can transform your property. From propane grills to outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fire tables, you can find a gas-powered feature to enhance any al fresco gathering. Propane patio heaters can reliably keep the outdoor festivities going when the night is chilly, and propane pool heaters ensure your water is always just the right temperature.
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