Try These 5 Tips from the Pros at PFM Propane costs can be a significant expense for businesses that rely on this versatile fuel. Whether you run a restaurant, use propane for heating or water heating, or to operate equipment, there are plenty of ways you can reduce your commercial propane costs. 1. Energy-Efficient Equipment One of the most effective ways to reduce commercial propane costs is to invest in energy-efficient equipment. The more energy-efficient your appliances and heating systems are, the less propane they will use to operate. That translates to lower fuel bills. Just like for ..read more

Make Sure You’re Protected During Outages With a mild-ish winter and higher than average ocean temperatures, the long-range forecast is leaning toward a busy hurricane season. But even if predictions are off, it only takes one storm to down lines and knock out electricity, leaving you without power for days. And our area is frequently within the “cone of probability” for big storms—or the still-powerful remnants of those storms, and with more frequent extreme and unpredictable weather, it’s important to be prepared. The good news is that keeping the power on is easy with a standby generator t ..read more

How to Enjoy Your Propane Hearth One of the main features of a propane gas fireplace that people love the most is how safe they are—no playing with matches and waiting for kindling to catch, and no waiting for embers to burn out or worrying if they will flare up again. A propane fireplace lets you turn on and adjust the flame with a wall switch, or even a remote control, and turn it off when you are done. Smart Gas Fireplace Use Still, there are some simple but important safety tips to follow when dealing with fire—or gas—in your home. Here’s what you need to know: Always use safety screens ..read more

4 Reasons You’ll Thank Us for this Great Tool There are a lot of reasons to consider adding a wireless tank monitor to your propane tank. These little devices can help save you big money and avoid big trouble. Wireless tank monitors use wifi and cellular technology to monitor the level of propane in your tank in real time. When the tank gauge reaches a pre-set level, the monitor alerts us—and you—directly, and we schedule a timely delivery. And that’s just one benefit of having a wireless propane tank monitor. What To Expect From a Propane Tank Monitor Here, four more smart reasons you should ..read more

Choose to Cook with Confidence—and Propane There’s so much to consider when building or buying a new home. Some things are subjective and personal, such as architectural style, but others are more practical. Choosing a kitchen range is one of those. Of course, appearance and features are part of the decision, but so is efficiency—and performance, and that’s where propane stands out. That’s why all the media hype about gas stoves effecting indoor air quality can make a decision about what type of cooking equipment to install less fun and more fraught. While the stories have prompted talk of ba ..read more

It’s All About Efficiency—and Cozy Charm As the nights get longer, and chillier, we get more inquiries from customers looking for information about adding a propane fireplace. They’re a great option for supplemental heat that looks as good as it works. One of the questions that people ask when they visit our showroom is how much propane a gas fireplace uses. And of course, the answer is that it depends on a lot of factors: if you use your fireplace every night, you’ll use more propane than if you just light it on weekends. If your home is well-insulated, you may not need to turn it up as high ..read more

20 Ways PFM Can Help Your Business Thrive From manufacturing, construction and warehousing, to agriculture, landscaping, hospitality and a broad range of other industries, commercial propane can help you provide value to your customers without hurting your bottom line. PFM has propane solutions for a wide range of commercial applications. Here are 20 great ways propane will benefit your business: Propane is Efficient, Ecofriendly and Safe 1. Propane is better for the environment, and that’s more and more important to your customers. 2. Compared to other heating fuels, including electricity, p ..read more

PFM Can Get You the Right Tank for Your Needs If you’re new to propane, you might be surprised to learn how many different sizes and types of propane tanks there are. Whether you’re a new homeowner who has never run a home with propane, or you’re thinking of making the switch to propane, the team at PFM can help you understand all your options when it comes to choosing and installing a propane storage tank for your home or business. Types of Tanks There are basically two types of tanks, portable and large storage tanks. Both come in a wide range of sizes. Portable tanks range in size from a c ..read more

PFM Propane Has Ways to Help You Save! We’ve been serving Chatham County, NC, and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We’ve seen good times and hard times, but our commitment to service means that we are always looking for ways to make things easier. Supply chain issues and geopolitical conflict have resulted in higher prices across the board this year—not just for the propane to fuel your home, but also at the gas pump and at the grocery store, too. While we can’t control prices at large, our longtime customers know we always look for ways to help keep costs manageable. We know every budget ..read more

Everything You Need to Know About Backup Power for Your Home Hurricane season starts June 1. Now’s the time to think about how to protect your home from the stress, inconvenience and expense of extended power outages. Even a bad thunderstorm can lead to several days without electricity, and winter storms are getting worse and more unpredictable here in the Carolinas, too. If you’re considering your options for backup power generators, we’re sure you have questions. Here’s everything you need to know about a piece of equipment that can keep your home and family safe during a power emergency. W ..read more