Market Price, Prebuy and Price Cap: Which to Choose
Downey Energy offers several ways to buy propane gas or heating oil– but deciding which option to choose can be confusing, because each has its good points. As with any significant buying decision, it pays …
Propane: Great for Commercial Use, Too
Propane gas is one of the smartest and versatile ways to power a home – but don’t sell it short for commercial use, either. Because propane burns hot and clean, commercial propane appliances and heating systems can …
Propane Vs. Electricitiy: Why Switch?
Like electricity, propane gas is versatile enough to power almost any appliance in your Hudson Valley home. The difference is that propane will almost always do a better job of it. A propane water heater, for example, …
Summer Propane Safety: Hot Tips
You may not have to heat your home with propane during the summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t using propane for other appliances like your built-in grill, water heater, pool or spa heater, …
Storage Vs. Tankless Water Heaters
When people think of a water heater, they usually think of a bulky metal cylinder that takes up a sizeable portion of their basement. But imagine if that water heater was the size of a …
Is Your Grill’s Propane Cylinder Full And Certified?
May is National BBQ month, which makes it the perfect time to get cooking on your propane grill! But before you set out to take advantage of your grill’s many benefits, it’s a good idea to …
Propane: The Perfect Way To Grill
Most of us love the taste of flame-broiled food…but trotting out a charcoal grill and getting it to light can be a real drag, especially on a hot day (or worse, on a rainy one). …
The Pilot Light When Out On My Furnace. What Do I Do?
If you have an older gas furnace, one problem you may encounter over the course of a long heating season is a burned-out pilot light. The primary cause of most pilot light failure is wind or …
What’s That Odd Smell Coming From My Furnace?
You may think that keeping a close eye on your furnace will help you spot problems early, long before an eventual breakdown. But the truth is that most furnace problems aren’t easy to see. That’s …
All About Your Home Thermostat
You probably know that using a thermostat can save you money on your energy bills if it’s used properly. But what kind of thermostat should you buy, and is it worth the money to switch …