What Is Propane Used For?

Written on: July 22, 2024

Hot Water, Home Heating and Much More

It’s really amazing all the ways you can use propane in your home or at your business. It’s a super versatile and efficient fuel that can be used to power fireplaces, clothes dryers, outdoor grills, space heaters, water heaters, generators, and more. Of course, a propane gas furnace or propane gas boiler can also heat your entire home or business space as well.

Because propane burns hot and clean, propane-powered appliances can reach efficiency ratings well into the 90% range.

When you use propane appliances in your home or business, you’re going to see the savings. Because propane is such an efficient fuel, your energy expenses will go down and you’ll be getting even better value and comfort than you have right now.

With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the propane-powered equipment you can use in and around your Massachusetts or New Hampshire home and business.

• Heat your home. Propane-fired furnaces and boilers are ultra-efficient and generate greater comfort than electricity.
• Heat water. Propane water heaters can save you money in operating costs versus less efficient electric water heating units. Propane models provide more hot water faster and come in both storage tank and tankless options.
• Dry clothes. Propane dryers are almost twice as efficient as electric models.
• Cook. Propane ovens and cooktops offer more precise temperature control and are less expensive to run than their electric counterparts.
• Put a glow in your fireplace. Imagine being able to get your fireplace with only the flick of a switch. It’s possible with propane—and a propane fireplace delivers more heat into the room than a wood fireplace.
• Generate emergency power. Propane is a popular choice to fuel whole-house backup generators. And since your fuel is stored right on your property, you can continue to enjoy all the comforts of home until your power is restored.
• Propane in your yard. Enjoy the advantages of propane in your backyard as well. Your options include propane patio heaters, propane pool heaters, propane-fueled firepits, propane lighting and of course, propane gas grills.

Commercial Uses for Propane

Restaurants, hotels, resorts, dry cleaners, greenhouses, farms, wineries, offices and warehouses are among the many businesses that rely on propane to keep their operation moving.

As an example, propane is one of the most economical sources of energy for large warehouses and factories. Plus, because of its low nontoxic emissions, propane is also the fuel of choice for powering indoor forklifts, torches and welders.

Propane is also the best choice for backup generators for businesses since it can be stored indefinitely and will not deteriorate over time like gasoline or thicken in cold weather like diesel. Propane autogas has also made a big impression for forward-thinking businesses who want to reduce their transportation costs while being kinder to the environment with this clean-burning alternative motor fuel.

Other commercial applications for propane include:

• cooking
• hot water
• power dryers and other farm equipment
• space heat and hot water for offices and other facilities
• temporary heat at construction sites
• forklifts and other warehouse equipment
• swimming pool, spa and patio heat
• greenhouse space heating
• refrigeration

Propane Delivery and Service in Wakefield, MA and Beyond

The team at Broco Energy® not only provides you with reliable propane delivery, our propane technicians are trained to keep you and your family safe. It’s our number one priority. Our staff is certified by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), in cooperation with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Propane has an excellent safety record, and we’re proud to be a part of that.

Please reach out to us if you would like to become a customer and get a propane delivery.