Unlike other energy sources, about 90 percent of propane is produced right here in the United States, making readily available to homes and businesses across the country. In fact, you can use propane to power your water heater, kitchen appliances, clothes dryer, power generator, and more. With so many different uses within your home, you may be wondering if propane is a safe source of fuel. Fortunately, the propane industry follows stringent [...]
Here in upstate New York, we really embrace our summers because our brutal Northeastern winters can be long. Each season offers its benefits: summer is great for gripping in your backyard on your propane grill. Fall is the perfect time to take long walks, taking in the truly spectacular sight of colorful Autumn leaves. Winter is the time to nest indoors with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. Few [...]
Readily available across the country, propane is an affordable and popular energy source for American businesses and residencies. Propane is harvested from natural gas and petroleum, and about 90 percent of propane is produced here in the United States, which makes it readily available. In fact, Americans consume over 121 billion gallons of propane annually, using it for heating water, drying clothes, cooking, heating, cooling, and even powering standby generators. With so [...]
A significant number of people consider summer to be the best time of year. Most likely, the biggest fans of summer are children because they finally get a break from school. No more boring arithmetic or learning the rules of grammar. Finally, kids can simply be kids again and run around in the outdoors. The carefree summer attitude of children rubs off on adults as well, with many adults taking breaks from [...]
Are you lucky enough to power your home with propane? Cooking enthusiasts absolutely love the convenience of propane ranges, which heat and cool at lightning-fast speeds. Propane ovens heat up more quickly than electric ovens, and they radiate higher levels of moisture in the air. This means that cakes baked in propane stoves have the perfect texture and don’t end up drying out as much. This same moist heat found in propane [...]
Running an agricultural operation is difficult work and not meant for the faint of heart. Farmers need to run their operations as efficiently as possible in order to yield the most profits. Farming is a profession that often runs in the family, with the profession going back several generations. In the past fifty years or so, the amount of farmers in the country has drastically reduced as people flock to bigger towns [...]
Since 1937, DiSanto Propane has supplied propane to upstate New York. In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the many benefits of powering your home with propane. Not only is propane considered a green source of energy, but it also boasts an excellent safety record due to strict industry regulations. Homeowners across the country enjoy the efficiency of propane, which could mean smaller energy bills for you when your home is propane-powered. However, residences [...]
If you recently bought a propane hot tub, your already amazing summer just got even better. Although the days may feel sticky and hot, the nights cool to a much more pleasant temperature. One of the best things about summer nights in upstate New York are the sounds of summer. The crickets, birds, and other creatures of the night chirp away to a soothing chorus. You and your loved one have toiled [...]
Although people generally think about swimming pools in the summer, it’s never a bad idea to add a propane hot tub to your property. You can only go swimming when it’s hot outside, and hot weather doesn’t last long in upstate New York. Additionally, even the hottest summers can include cooler nights and mornings, which could be the perfect time for a hot tub dip. Let’s face the facts; people love hot [...]
Summer is the perfect time for swimming, riding bikes, grilling, and working on your tan. With the kids out of school, summer is also the perfect time for vacation. Perhaps you are dropping your kids off at their grandparent’s house for the week so that you and your wife can take a nice beach getaway. You could be embarking upon a family vacation at a campground or beach resort for some quality [...]
