Propane - it's the versatile fuel for all seasons of the year. During the winter, you can cozy up to a propane-fired fireplace ... consider a propane heater for your garage ... or use propane to fire up your stove, clothes dryer or water heater. And when summer arrives, consider propane for your heated pool, hot tub, outdoor heater or skeeter-eater. And, of course, what tastes better any time of the year than a meal cooked on your gas grill!
At Townsend, we are your propane pros!
Whether you use propane for your indoor or outdoor comfort, there are so many reasons to be "pro-propane"! And Townsend's trained "propane pros" are ready to answer any of your questions ... and supply your home with economical, efficient propane.
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Become part of Townsend Oil & Propane's family of customers and choose between a $200 Propane Credit or a $200 Home Depot Gift Card.
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Townsend's Propane Service provides "one stop shopping" for all your propane needs, including:
- Quality design of propane systems to fit your home's heating needs.
- Expert installation of all propane equipment including water heaters, fireplaces, swimming pool heaters, and more!
- Sales of highly-efficient propane equipment that provides extremely satisfying warmth.
- Automatic delivery so that you'll always have a plentiful supply of fuel.
- Top-notch repair of propane equipment by our professional service technicians.
The Benefits of Propane
Propane is cheaper than electric.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating a home in the U.S. with propane in recent years has cost far less than heating with electricity. See for yourself in the chart below!
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Propane costs in Massachusetts have remained stable over the past year.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, during the year 2006, there was only a 3.9-cent-per-gallon spread between the lowest and highest residential retail propane prices in Massachusetts.
Propane is warmer than electric.
A propane gas furnace heats air to about 130°F to 140°F and operates in short intervals to minimize operating costs. An electric heat pump produces heat below body temperature (98.6°F), so the air actually feels cool when placing your hand in front of a vent.
Propane furnaces last longer than electric heat pumps.
Propane-fueled furnaces last 5 to 10 years longer than electric heat pumps, on average.
Propane is more dependable than electric.
Propane can be stored safely in a tank on your property, while electricity is subject to power outages. Reliable propane works when and where other energy sources don't.
Propane is more versatile than electric.
It can be used to power so many things:
- your home
- stoves and ovens
- hot water heaters
- fireplaces
- barbecues
- hot tubs
- garages or extra rooms
- clothes dryers
- swimming pools
- "skeeter eaters"
Propane has long been recognized as the "green" energy. By using this exceptional energy, homeowners can help cut emissions and protect the environment. Propane is an approved alternative fuel listed in both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992. Moreover, propane is nontoxic and insoluble in water. Because it is released as a gas, it doesn't spill, pool, or leave a residue.
Propane is safe.
Propane has quite a remarkable safety record, due in large part to the stringent codes and regulations developed by the propane industry and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Propane also has built-in safety properties: it won't ignite when combined with air unless the source of ignition reaches 940°F. Propane gas is nontoxic and produces minimal emissions, and is not harmful to soil or water.
With propane, what you see is what you get.
While electricity is measured in hard-to-understand "kilowatt hours," propane is measured in familiar "gallons."
Propane is customer-friendly.
With propane, you receive personalized "I'll-be-right-over" service from Townsend Oil & Propane. You'll never be treated like a number. Rather, we consider you a PREFERRED CUSTOMER.
Need more information on Townsend's propane service? Please contact us.
