The Complete Guide to Home Propane for Virginia Homeowners
Home propane does more work in a Virginia house than most people realize. It can heat every room, make the hot water, cook dinner, dry the laundry, run the fireplace and keep the lights on when the power fails, all from one tank in the yard. This guide is for...
What Size Propane Tank Do I Need for Your Home?
Quick answer: Most homes that heat with propane need a 500-gallon tank, which holds about 400 usable gallons and can run a furnace along with everyday appliances. Homes that use propane for only one or two appliances often do fine with a 120- or 250-gallon tank, while large or all-propane...
Fall Fuel-Readiness Checklist for Virginia Homeowners
Quick answer: Get your home ready for heating season before the first cold snap. Check your tank level and reorder at about a quarter full, set up automatic delivery so you never run dry, clear a safe path to your tank and fill pipe, book a heating system tune-up, and...
What to Do If You Run Out of Heating Oil This Winter
In a hurry? Check the tank gauge to confirm it is empty, turn your thermostat down to ease demand and protect your pipes, and call for an emergency heating oil delivery right away. Once the fuel arrives, most oil systems need a qualified technician to restart and prime the burner....
Heating Oil vs. Propane: Which Is Right for Your Virginia Home?
Quick answer: If your home already runs on an oil tank and boiler, heating oil delivers more heat per gallon (about 138,500 BTU versus roughly 91,500 BTU for propane) and holds up well to a cold Virginia winter. Propane burns cleaner and can power far more of the house (cooking,...
How to Budget for Winter Heating Costs in Virginia
Quick answer: The most reliable way to budget for winter heating costs is to spread them across the whole year instead of absorbing them in a few large winter deliveries. Davenport Energy offers Level Pay for a predictable monthly payment and Lock-In Pay for price certainty, and both work alongside...