How Long Does Propane Last?

Don’t hesitate to stock up on the fuel

Let’s say you have a supply of propane stored away at your Southeastern Massachusetts property. Maybe you purchased the fuel a while ago and it’s just been sitting around unused for quite some time. Although you may feel like this propane might be “old” you should think twice before you get rid of it.

Can you use “old” propane?

Why should you think twice before getting rid of propane that you have had for a while? W.H. Riley & Son is happy to provide you with that very simple answer.

Propane does not go bad. It has no shelf life or expiration date and it will last you virtually forever.

On top of that, it doesn’t degrade or become less efficient over time the way other fuels do.

Therefore, homeowners should feel free to stock up on the alternative energy source and use it whenever they are ready. There is no need to worry about whether or not the propane you purchased a long time ago is able to gets its job done! Just make sure you are properly maintaining your propane tank – this will help keep your fuel in good shape.

Let’s look at how else propane helps out homeowners

The fact that it doesn’t expire is just one of the many benefits propane offers to both home and business owners.

Propane is also incredibly efficient (it actually has an efficiency rating of about 95%!). If you compare a propane-powered appliance to an electric appliance you will often find that the one powered by propane is able to get its job done at a faster speed. For example, a clothes dryer that is powered by propane works at a rate that is about 25% faster than the rate of an electric dryer. A propane-powered heating system can accomplish getting a room to your desired temperature in about 45 minutes. An electric heating system would take about two hours to accomplish the same thing. A water heater that is powered by propane makes about double the amount of hot water than an electric water heater does in the same exact amount of time.

The fact that propane is so efficient makes it a smart financial choice as well. It also boosts productivity when being used commercially.

Propane has a reputation for being one of the safest fuel options available. It is also non-toxic, clean burning and produces only a small amount of carbon emissions, making it environmentally friendly.

Its versatility and the fact that it can be used to power a long list of appliances and equipment makes it very convenient and the fact that most of the propane that is used here in the United States is also made here in the United States makes it accessible and typically pretty easy for a consumer to find.

Propane from W.H. Riley & Son

Both homeowners and business owners here in Southeastern Massachusetts can stock up on their propane with help from W.H. Riley & Son. We can deliver fuel directly to you. We can also install propane appliances including furnaces, boilers, water heaters and clothes dryers.

Contact W.H. Riley & Son today and let us know how we can help with your propane needs.