You don’t need to worry about your propane going bad. As winter gives way to spring in Kent County and throughout the First State, you might have found that you are using less propane at your home. This is almost certainly the case if your home depends on a propane-fired boiler or furnace in the winter. These home heating systems can burn through a lot of fuel when it’s freezing outside, so warmer temperatures bring slower propane consumption. At Delaware Propane, we talk to many customers about how long they can keep propane in their home tanks before it starts to deteriorate. Is it possible ..read more

Get your propane grill in working order before spring arrives. We’ve dealt with more than our fair share of frosty winter weather in Sussex County and throughout Delaware, but spring is not too far off. As you’re making your “spring cleaning” list, consider what needs to be done to get your propane gas grill ready for the warm weather. If you didn’t give the grill a solid cleaning before the winter, now is a good time to scour and wipe your grates and cooking racks, clean your heat plates, empty the grease trap and clear any old food or ash from the grill. You can also test your grill to make ..read more

Propane furnaces and boilers offer exceptions and efficient heat. From intimate boutiques and moderately-sized eateries to multi-story office buildings and large manufacturing facilities, there’s a wide variety of commercial buildings that need dependable HVAC solutions. When temperatures drop in New Castle County and elsewhere in our service region, the commercial propane team at Delaware Propane finds itself delivering bulk fuel to many properties. Without our propane, patrons and employees would not have a warm, safe environment in these commercial buildings. Here are four reasons that bus ..read more

Delaware Propane takes the stress out of installing and maintaining your tank. Have you recently added propane heating equipment or other gas appliances to your home that requires a propane tank? Are you looking to make a change from a fuel provider that left you hanging when you needed a propane delivery? Many homeowners worry about adding propane service or switching propane companies because of the stress of securing a new propane tank. Luckily, there is a low-cost, low-stress option for homeowners in Kent County and throughout Delaware Propane’s service region: a propane tank lease. How d ..read more

Making sense of the gas stove debate. In the last year, you might have heard that gas stoves can be dangerous, negatively impacting indoor air quality. This issue has prompted some state governments to discuss banning certain cooking appliances from new construction. Other states are passing “preemption laws” to prevent bans. Where did this sudden debate over gas staves originate? Earlier in 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sought public input on hazards associated with gas stoves. The CPSC is the government agency tasked with reducing the risk of injuries and deaths relate ..read more

Global factors can make propane gas’s price fluctuate. It has been increasingly challenging to manage a home budget. In only the last couple of years, we have seen supply chain woes, surging inflation, fuel embargos and other international dynamics that have affected prices on almost everything. At various times, prices of chicken wings, car parts, gasoline and other commodities skyrocketed. Some have yet to return to earth. Propane is a commodity like all the other items listed above, but it has a unique set of factors that can make its price increase or drop. In Kent, Sussex and New Castle ..read more

Delaware Propane offers customized commercial propane solutions. Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, manufacturing center, farm, construction site or other commercial enterprise in Delaware, you need to know that you have sufficient energy to keep your business operating. Running out of propane could mean lost work hours, ruined crops or customers left in the cold. At Delaware Propane, we develop customized bulk propane delivery plans for commercial clients in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Here are some essential functions our commercial customers use bulk propane for. Permanent and ..read more

We have propane cylinders for grilling, RVs and outdoor amenities. Fall is around the corner in Delaware, but grill season remains in full force. Outdoor chefs from Kenton to Milton prefer propane to fuel their barbecues. There are countless advantages to having a propane grill: Are you planning an impromptu cookout? There’s no need to spend time lighting charcoal and waiting for it to heat up. Just turn on your grill and toss on some burgers. You won’t ruin your perfectly seasoned trout or marinaded pork loin with lighter fluid tastes. Propane has no chemical taste or smell. Need to cook ch ..read more

Everything you need to know to start cooking with your gas-fired barbecue. Why do so many backyard chefs prefer grilling with a propane gas grill? It has many advantages over charcoal: There’s no lugging bags of coals, struggling to light them or waiting for them to warm up. All you need to do is turn on the grill and light the burner. Propane is typically cheaper than buying bags of charcoal. Propane’s temperature control is far superior. With charcoal, you get lots of smoke and a lingering lighter-fluid taste. Not with propane, though. You can be confident that the flavors of your steaks ..read more

Step-by-step instructions for changing a propane cylinder and checking for gas leaks. Over 60 percent of American grillers use gas to cook their food, and propane is the overwhelmingly popular choice. Propane is efficient and creates a powerful, easily adjustable flame. You get minimal smoke and no chemical taste from propane, so the delectable flavors of perfectly seasoned steaks and marinated shrimp kabobs shine through. Most freestanding propane grills use portable cylinders. When it’s time to change out a spent cylinder, the team at Delaware Propane can refill your cylinder and offer some ..read more