Thursday, August 6, 2015

How To Find Low Propane Prices & Conserve Your Propane

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.

One of the advantages of propane is that it is not listed as a greenhouse gas. Its environmental impact is very low, making it a green fuel. While it is a byproduct of natural gas and petroleum, scientists actually are developing ways to produce renewable propane. So just by filling up your 500-gallon propane tank or 250-gallon propane tank, you are doing something positive for 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.

For new propane customers, you not only will need to purchase propane, you also will need to look for propane tanks for sale. You can lease a tank, and this costs very little, however, this typically means that you only can purchase propane from the company that leases you the tank. If you do wish to buy, consider purchasing from a propane company that gives a free tank to customers that pre-buy a certain quantity of propane. If you time it right, you can get a free tank and buy a bunch of propane when prices are very low. Refurbished tanks can be a good value, simply buy a tank that has new paint and new valves.

Propane conservation is another way to cut costs, and your first steps should be to make sure that your attic is insulated properly and that doors or windows do not have drafts. When heat or air conditioning escapes, you are wasting money as well as fuel. A good thermostat can be programmed to only heat or cool your home during times when people are home and really need cool air or heat. For instance, during the winter, keep the heater off when no one is home or keep it at a very low temperature. Then program the thermostat to switch on 20 minutes prior to the time you come back home. The house will be nice and warm, but you won't waste propane.

Taking shorter showers can save propane, since you won't have to heat as much water. Running your dishwasher and washing machine only when the machines are full is another way to save on propane, as well as saving water. If possible, dry clothes for just a few minutes to release wrinkles and then hang them up to dry the rest of the way. All of these tips can conserve propane and allow you to maximize your Ohio propane costs, Kentucky propane costs or propane costs wherever you live.




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