Posted: January 8, 2024

What Exactly Is Propane?

An Explanation and some facts about propane

Propane’s popularity is quickly rising. More and more people are using it to heat homes, warm water and cook, among other things. But what exactly is propane and where does it come from?

Propane 101

To break it down very simply, propane is a gas (otherwise known as a fuel) and an energy source. It is actually considered to be one of the most versatile fuels currently out on the market. You get propane gas from the oil refining process that is a part of producing heating oil and petroleum. It happens to be non-toxic, odorless and colorless.

What can propane do?

As mentioned, propane is incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide variety of everyday things. Here is a look at what propane can do:

• Power heating systems that keep both homes and offices warm and comfortable
• Heat water that is used for washing hands, showering and doing laundry
• Ignite gas stove ranges and fuel ovens
• Power home appliances such as clothes dryers and backup generators
• Fuel outdoor home amenities such as gas logs, grills, deck and patio heaters and fire pits
• Warm pools and spas

Reasons to use propane

People prefer and choose to use propane in their homes and commercial spaces for a whole variety of reasons. Its versatility is just one of them. Here are some additional benefits of using propane:

• Since propane doesn’t rely on power grids and electricity, any appliances or systems that are fueled with propane will still continue to work even if the power goes out.
• Generally speaking, propane appliances are more efficient than electrically powered appliances. They get the same jobs done in less time and without working as hard. For example, propane powered water heaters have over double the hot-water recovery rate of electric water heaters. Propane stoves cook with precise temperature control and usually cook food at a faster rate. Clothes dryers that use propane dry clothes faster than their electric counterparts (plus they leave fewer wrinkles and less static electricity!).
• Since propane appliances are super efficient, they often help homeowners and business owners save on their energy bills, oftentimes making them the more affordable option.
• As we mentioned, propane is nontoxic. Additionally, it is a clean burning, environmentally friendly fuel with a low carbon intensity that helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions. It is methane-free and barely contains particulate matter.

Fraticelli Oil & Propane Propane’s Services

Fraticelli Oil & Propane provides propane services to both homeowners and business owners throughout Southern New Hampshire and Central Massachusetts. Here is a glimpse at what we offer:

• Bulk propane for businesses and construction sites. We can even set up a tailor-made bulk propane delivery plan that meets the specific needs of your company.
• Propane deliveries to homes, offices, construction sites and warehouses.
• An automatic delivery option where we calculate your propane use based on your customer profile and current weather conditions. We then automatically deliver your next order of propane based on this calculation.
• 24-hour emergency delivery. We are usually able to deliver propane with only one day’s notice. Other companies typically have a longer waiting time. This is, in part, thanks to the fact that Fraticelli has more than 200,000 gallons of fuel storage and the largest fleet of delivery vehicles in the area.
• Propane tank leases, propane tank installation and propane maintenance and repairs on tanks leased directly from us.
• Wireless propane tank monitoring, a service that allows us to track your propane usage in real time and schedule deliveries accordingly.

If you own a home or business in Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire and are looking for a reliable propane supplier look no further than Fraticelli Oil & Propane. Contact us today to learn more about propane and our propane services.