Propane 101: Fireplaces and Propane

Considering a propane fireplace? There are many benefits to propane-fueled fireplaces over wood or electric. Whether you already have propane heat in your home or not, your fireplace can operate independently from your home heat with a small propane tank. Contact a Burlington propane supplier, such as Alamance Oil, to get started.  

There are Many Benefits to Using Propane for your Fireplace 

• Clean Burning. Propane burns clean, releasing no greenhouse gases. A wood burning fireplace releases all sorts of toxins that are potentially harmful to people and the environment. Electric heat may seem to be more earth-friendly, however, half of the electricity in the US is still created by burning coal, which does not burn clean at all.  
• No Soot. With a propane fireplace, you won’t have a chimney full of soot that needs to be swept. And, your walls and floors around the fireplace won’t be coated with the thin layer of black soot that comes from wood-burning fireplaces.  

• No Clean-up. No more shoveling ashes out of your fireplace every time you enjoy a fire. Propane logs are mess-free.  
• Affordable. Propane is an affordable fuel. The more household appliances you run on propane, the more you save. Adding a fireplace to your current propane usage is more affordable than using another source.  
• Convenient. Have warmth and ambiance at the push of a button or the flip of a switch. No need to use matches and paper, as you would to light a wood-burning fire.  

Propane Fireplace Installation for New Customers 

If you don’t currently have propane at your home, installation is easy. Alamance Oil supplies Burlington propane to homes in town and throughout Alamance County and the surrounding area. Alamance Oil can even install your propane logs and fireplace to make sure it works properly and safely. The size of your tank will be determined by the amount of propane you are likely to use.  

Existing Customers Adding Propane Fireplaces Should Contact their Burlington Propane Supplier 

There are a couple of reasons you should be in contact with Alamance Oil before installing a propane fireplace or propane logs for the first time.  

1. Proper Installation. It is important for the safety of your home and family that your propane fireplace be installed correctly. The propane tank and the line leading to your fireplace and logs must be installed by a professional propane supplier.  
2. Fuel Usage Changes. Adding a propane fireplace to your home will increase the amount of propane your household uses. If you receive automatic deliveries based on your usage, your Burlington propane supplier will need to take the new usage into consideration when planning the frequency of your deliveries.  

Become an Alamance Oil Customer and Have a Cozier Winter 

If you want to stay warm and toasty this winter, a propane fireplace will make a big difference. Whatever fuel your furnace uses, sometimes the chill in the air can be hard to beat. A propane fireplace will give your home an extra level of comfort and coziness to get you through the coldest of days. Do you find that your gas furnace or electric heat pump doesn’t seem to cut it on those particularly chilly days? Consider switching to propane, as it burns hotter, heats faster, and lasts longer than other energy sources. Call Alamance Oil today: (336) 623-9741.