Saturday, July 25, 2015

Conserving Propane & Finding The Best Propane Prices

Conserving Propane & Finding The Best Propane Prices

By Cath Buhr


Conservation not only is good for the community at large, it also tends to have a positive effect on one's budget. For Ohio propane customers or propane customers in other states, there are ways to limit your propane use. If you are searching for ways to conserve, here are a few simple tips that can help you save money and use less energy.

Fuel sources such as coal, wood, natural gas and nuclear energy have many drawbacks, but propane is a safe and green alternative to these fuels. Propane is not considered a greenhouse gas, even though it a byproduct of petroleum and natural gas. Propane is known as a green fuel, and there are even scientists working on ways to create renewable propane. Not only will you be off the grid when you fill your 250-gallon propane tank or a 500-gallon propane tank, you also won't pollute the environment.

Propane prices are definitely something that Ohio propane customers, Kentucky propane customers and other propane customers must think about. While some fuel costs remain fairly even, propane prices can change daily. Historically, petroleum prices and demand can cause prices to go up or down. The propane prices often are higher in winter, but this is not always true. When buying propane, take a look at the prices. If you are looking at a price of $0.75 or less, this tends to be a good deal. On occasion, propane prices have gone higher than $1.50 per gallon.

If you've been using propane for a while, you probably already have a 250-gallon propane tank, a 300-gallon propane tank or perhaps a 500-gallon propane tank. If you are a propane beginner, finding propane tanks for sale is something you will have to do, and most propane companies sell or lease propane tanks in many sizes. Leasing is usually very inexpensive, but if you want to buy, consider purchasing a refurbished tank as these costs hundreds less than a new tank. Also, a few propane companies will give away a free tank to customers who pre-purchase many gallons of propane. Be sure to pre-buy at a good price to save money on the tank and the propane.

Conserving this fuel can be easy if you make a few adjustments in your home. Be sure that air isn't escaping through drafts in your windows or doors. Also, go up into the attic and look to see if you have enough insulation. A programmable thermostat also can help regulate propane use. Set the thermostat so that the heater goes off or air conditioning shuts off when you aren't at home. Also keep the heat low at night and have it switch on just a few minutes prior to waking up.

Some conservation tips will help you conserve propane as well as water. A propane water heater won't have to work as hard if you take very short showers. Don't run the dishwasher unless it's completely full, and don't wash clothing until you have a full load. Washing in cold water also conserves propane. Drying clothes uses up propane, so consider just drying for 10 minutes and then hanging clothes out to dry, if possible. Less drying time actually preserves your clothing and prevents shrinking, which also can help you save money.




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