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Propane
Information
FAQ
About Propane
1. Is propane
dangerous to the environment?
No. Propane is an approved, alternative clean fuel listed in
the 1990 Clean Air Act and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Propane is one of the cleanest burning of all alternative fuels.
Propane is also nontoxic, so it's not harmful to soil or water.
2. How do
I check to see how much gas is in my tank?
Under the lid on the propane tank is a dial with gallons or
percent (5-90%). When your tank indicates 20-30%, call Country Comfort
to fill the tank.
3. If the
tank was here when I bought the house, do I own it?
Not necessarily, call the propane supplier to verify if it is
a leased tank or owned. The majority of tanks are leased.
4. Why don't
drivers put 500 gallons in a 500-gallon tank?
Since propane is delivered as a liquid, there must be vapor
space for expansion and contraction. Therefore, the tank is filled
between 80-85% full.
5. Why are
propane prices different in various areas of the country?
Propane prices vary in different parts of the country for two
key reasons that are related to supply and demand. First, propane
prices are influenced by the proximity of the customer to propane
supplies. In an area such as the Gulf Coast, customers are closer
to major supplies and therefore may pay less. Prices may be higher
in areas farther from major supplies due to transportation costs.
Second, unforeseen market swings caused from global demand, terrorism
or processing disruptions may cause energy prices to fluctuate.
Source: "Propane Prices: What Consumers Should
Know," Energy Information Administration, September 2003
Energy
Saving Tips
Follow these
energy-saving tips to save energy and money.
- Invest in
a thermostat timer. These can save you money by lowering your
home's temperature when you are away.
- Clean and
replace dirty filters that block the flow of air and cause your
system to work harder.
- Eliminate
drafts. You can find drafts by holding a tissue up to door and
window frames and watching to see if it blows. Seal any leaks
between moving parts, such as doors and frames, with weather stripping.
Stop drafts by caulking between non-moving parts, such as window
frames.
- Install double-pane
windows or storm windows. If you have single-pane windows or older
windows you can't replace, try winterizing window kits that use
plastic sheets.
- Inspect ductwork
for any leaking air, especially around joints. If you find any
leaks, use silver metal duct tape to seal them. You can save up
to 10 percent of your heating costs by eliminating duct leaks.
- If you have
a crawl space, inspect it regularly to ensure insulation is dry.
When insulation gets wet, it's not effective. Then, be sure to
find the source of moisture and replace the damaged insulation.
- Make sure
hot water lines in your basement are insulated.
Get the most
from your appliances:
- Put a dry
towel in the clothes dryer with each load of wet clothes. The
dry towel adsorbs dampness and reduces drying time. Try to dry
several loads of laundry in a row to take advantage of the heat
that's built up in the dryer drum.
- Purchase
clothes dryers equipped with moisture sensors that turn off the
dryer when the clothes are dry.
- Keep the
lint filter on dryers clean. Dirty lint filters restrict airflow
and also can be a fire hazard.
- Replace the
oven door gasket to ensure a tight fit.
- Put a lid
on pans on the stove to reduce cooking time and energy use. Also,
match the pot size to the burner size to avoid wasting energy.
Use a small ring or low flame on your stove for small pans.
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