Everyone knows that propane is great for grilling, but not everyone knows that it has a wide variety of other applications as well. Safe, compact, and efficient, propane can be found nearly everywhere. Here are a few ideal applications for propane.
Topics: Home & Cottages, Commercial Propane
According to real estate news, 2020 saw a trend for homeowners to move out of larger towns and cities and relocate to a rural community. This was partially because of so many companies transitioning to a remote workforce, where all that was needed was a quiet space and an internet connection for office workers to complete their work. Urban homeowners saw an opportunity to pull up stakes and settle into a year-round rural retreat with all the associated benefits of country living.
Housing in rural or even remote areas, is quite different than in cities - especially when it comes to energy.
Many communities in central Ontario, especially smaller villages, do not have access to natural gas and so homes are either heated by electricity, oil, or propane.
Home buyers often calculate into the purchase price how much it would cost to renovate and upgrade a property to forced air propane with central air conditioning. Cost savings, efficiency, and environmental benefits are often cited as the reason for the preference for propane.
If you are new to propane as an energy source for your home, we've put together some helpful information in the form of a complimentary downloadable guide (PDF).
Read MoreTopics: Cottage Propane Services, Home & Cottages, Propane Benefits
With the pandemic, many property owners in central Ontario have not been able to visit their cottages very often during the season. If your property is periodically vacant, security is a top of mind issue. An unoccupied or vacant property faces an increased risk when it comes to potential damage such as water damage, heating/electrical system damage and vandalism.
One thing you can do is to make sure your propane supplier has your current phone number, mailing address and email, should they need to contact you about your tank or service. Also provide them with an emergency/ alternative contact in case you are out of reach.
Mechanical failure and power outages can cause heating systems to shut down, and if that happens during the winter it can cause a big problem. Cold weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst, and if no one is around to respond considerable damage can be done. So keep that in mind for this winter.
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If you live, or own a holiday cottage, in a remote location of Ontario, it’s incredibly unlikely that your property is located on the grid. That’s why, as we covered in our blog titled ‘Living off the grid: What are your energy options?’, it’s essential that you know which available energy choices are open to you.
In most cases, your home or cottage will be able to make use of solar energy, wind power or hydro power. However, one of the most accessible, efficient and cost-effective methods to power your remote property is propane.
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With spring just around the corner, many people in Ontario will now be beginning their search for that new home or cottage that they can move into just in time for summer. But what if the house you find is powered by propane?
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Canadian winters are unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. To help keep your family safe and comfortable, and to save more money this upcoming season, consider using propane.
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