If you live in a rural area or are outside of the municipal utility zone, you must choose an alternative fuel option to heat your home. Propane is an excellent solution, as it offers many benefits that other options can't match. Below are some of the advantages of using it in your home.

Why You Should Use Propane to Heat a House

1. Convenience

A propane furnace is far more convenient than a wood-burning stove, as you do not need to constantly replace the firewood. Instead, you store the fuel in a tank outside of your home and have a delivery service fill it on a preset schedule.

With stoves, you must retrieve the wood from outside constantly to enjoy the full benefit. Even if you hire someone to deliver the wood, you must refill the stove every few hours to maintain the fire. Propane lets you set the temperature and forget about fuel until the next delivery arrives.

2. Cost-Effective

Propane is extremely efficient. It burns at 2,500 British thermal units (Btu), which is much hotter than natural gas at only 1,000 Btu. This means that you will use less fuel to heat your home.

Moreover, because the cost of electric heat is expensive, propane is a less costly choice for home heating than an electric furnace. This means that you will enjoy even more cost savings by using this gas over an electric water heater.

3. Environmentally Friendly

Propane burns with high heat, so you use less of it. It is also a clean-burning fuel, producing far fewer emissions than other options. Although you must store propane in its liquid form, it becomes a gas when not under pressure. Therefore, it does not pool or contaminate the soil or groundwater like oil. It is non-toxic, and will not pollute the surrounding area if it leaks, protecting the local wildlife.

If you need a reliable propane supplier, contact Floodwood Gas & Electric Co. Inc. in St. Louis County, MN. They have been serving Itasca, Carlton, and Aitkin counties since 1959. They specialize in propane delivery and tank refills, and they also offer HVAC services like furnace and AC repairs. Learn more about their services online. Call (218) 476-2249 to speak to a friendly team member.