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The Benefits of Propane
admin June 18, 2015
Harris Comfort is Pennsylvania’s go-to propane provider. The versatility of propane makes it useful year-round, from fueling propane-fired fireplaces and room heaters to extending your summer with your gas grill and heated pool. In addition to its many uses, propane offers many benefits including: Competitive pricing: Heating with propane costs far less than heating with electricity. In 2010, the average cost of propane was almost $10 less per million BTU than electricity. Dependable fuel: Propane is stored in a tank on your property and will work during power outages, even when other energy sources won’t. Peace of mind: Propane is strictly regulated and won't ignite when combined with air unless the source of ignition reaches 940°F. Green energy: Propane is an approved alternative fuel listed in both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992. It is also nontoxic and insoluble in water. Contact your full-service propane specialists at Harris Comfort to satisfy any of your propane needs....
Conservation Tips to Prepare for Warmer Weather
admin June 18, 2015
Daily temperatures are still dipping into single digits and warm weather seems like a distant dream, but daylight savings time and spring are right around the corner! It’s important to be prepared for the higher temperatures, especially since Farmer’s Almanac projects a hot and dry summer for Pennsylvania. Don’t wait until you’re complaining about the heat and humidity to take advantage of the following conservation tips, designed to help keep your energy bills low. Insulate and weather-strip your house to keep cooled air inside. Rearrange your furniture so that your vents remain unblocked and cool air can circulate freely. Install reflective coating to redirect sunlight away from your home. Make sure the output of your air conditioner is right for the size of your room or house to ensure optimum efficiency and comfort. Get a programmable thermostat and set it to adjust the air conditioner around your schedule. Contact us and visit the energy saving tips page on our website for more warm weather conservation tips....
Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
admin June 18, 2015
As nighttime temperatures fall into the single digits, there’s more of a chance that water will freeze inside your pipes. Frozen water can lead to even the strongest pipes bursting and causing severe water damage inside your home. The most vulnerable pipes are those located outside your home’s heated spaces, such as those in your crawl space. Here are some tips offered by the American Red Cross to keep pipes from freezing: Drain water from pipes that you don’t use during the winter – Leaving water in pipes that lead to your swimming pool or sprinklers often leads to frozen pipes. Insulate your pipes – Pipe insulation can keep the pipes in the unheated areas of your home, such as the basement, crawl space, attic or garage, from getting cold enough to allow the water to freeze. Close your garage door - Keep your garage door closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets – This will allow heated air to reach the pipes leading to the sink. Let water drip – In extreme cold temperatures, even a slight flow of water through a pipe can prevent it from freezing. Keep your home warm – Do not set your thermostat below 55 degrees, even if you are out for the day or on a vacation. If you think you have a frozen pipe that has yet to burst, turn on the faucets and contact us. If a pipe has already burst, shut off the main valve and cut water supply to the house. Do not attempt to thaw pipes with a torch or open flame....
