What is a Propane Gas Fireplace?
A propane gas fireplace provides impactful heat in your living space. Propane is an efficient and reliable fuel source for home heating. Propane heat is a wonderful alternative to using oil heating for many historic homes throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Propane gas fireplaces provide meaningful heat for people who want to warm a specific part of their home instead of wasting money heating the entire house with electric or oil heat.
What Does it Cost to Install a New Propane Tank?
If you want to buy a 100 pound tank, a new propane tank installation costs between $1,000 and $2,000 on average. We often say $1,500 for a 100 lbs. tank will work for most homeowners. You can also rent a propane tank, most companies have a minimum amount of fuel you must purchase when renting their tank. (Also keep in mind, you don’t own the tank when renting!)
How Much Money Does Propane Fuel Cost for a Fireplace?
We have a handy guide called the Pennsylvania Fireplace Fuel Resource that you should absolutely check out. At the moment propane costs about $2.69 per gallon. The delivery fee should be minimal, no more than $10 or so in our experience. On average, we see folks spend about $1200 per year on propane when using a gas insert about five hours a day through the fall and winter.
When Do I Need to Buy a New Propane Tank for My Fireplace?
Folks need to purchase a new propane tank when getting a new gas fireplace installation in homes without access to natural gas. If you are local to The Stove Shop and need to get a new propane tank installed, we recommend Express Energy in Chester County, PA for propane tank installation.
Why Do Folks Buy Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts?
A gas fireplace insert fueled by propane is a wonderful solution if you have a cold fireplace and want to create heat instead of losing it in the winter. Unlike natural gas, propane is available to most homeowners as long as a tank can be installed. People buying a propane gas fireplace insert want heat and ambiance in their primary living space.
Propane heat brings ease of use and efficient heat. Rather than heating your bedroom all day while you are at work with electric heat pumps, a gas fireplace heats where you live! Sleeping in a cold bedroom at night is lovely. Shut off the propane fireplace at night, let your living room cool down, go to bed with the heat on low and get under a bunch of blankets. Next morning, go out to your living room and turn your propane gas fireplace on to take off the chill. The remote start makes lighting your fireplace a simple process. No more building a wood fire or dumping pellets into a hopper.
Gas fireplace inserts and stoves are easy to use, removing the barrier to entry for many homeowners. Wood fireplaces can be overwhelming, they require care and attention. Gas is push button. As long as you get yearly service, your gas fireplace should work every time. >> Gas Fireplace Insert Service Frequency
Additional Propane Fireplace Resources
The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts in Phoenixville, PA
At The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts we primarily serve southeastern, Pennsylvania homeowners by installing and servicing fireplaces and stoves. We offer wood, natural gas, propane, pellet and electric fuel types. Our mission is to help our customers stay warm and save money. We are a family owned local hearth shop located in Phoenixville, PA that started in 1977. Our nearly fifty years in business gives us a strong foundation of fireplace knowledge and stove expertise that is unparalleled throughout Chester County, PA and beyond. If you have any questions, please contact us at The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts.
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