Posted: October 14, 2024
With winter approaching, businesses and landlords in southern Maryland are girding themselves not only for the cold weather but also for the costs associated with heating their commercial spaces. At Q-Dog Quality Discount Oil & Gas, we have about 80 years of experience helping our commercial customers heat their spaces.
These days, some of the most powerful and efficient commercial heating equipment is powered by the propane we deliver. Let’s discuss some of the benefits of using commercial propane to heat your building.
Did you know that a single gallon of propane can generate 91,452 Btu of heat energy? That’s more than double the heating capacity per cubic foot of natural gas. You’d need about 27 kilowatt-hours of electricity to match the heat generated from one gallon of propane. Plus, the heated air leaving the furnace is much hotter than the warm air generated by electric equipment.
And as an overwhelmingly U.S.-produced energy source, propane tends to have a relatively low and stable price.
Commercial spaces come in all sizes, but today’s heating equipment can be scaled to meet your specific needs. Commercial furnaces range from 44,000 Btu to over 1 million Btu per hour. They also have efficiency levels as high as 98.5%. That means nearly every cent you spend on propane will go to its intended use, and your heating costs will stay in bounds.
Propane-fired heating equipment has relatively low maintenance costs — typically only an annual inspection and light cleaning. Additionally, a properly maintained propane heating system can last for 20 years or more before needing to be replaced.
Having a commercial propane tank connected to your commercial property opens up a world of possibilities for adding high-efficiency gas-powered products beyond your heating equipment. These include:
Whether you run a business or have commercial tenants, consider the value of a propane generator. With an on-site propane tank, you can power a backup generator that automatically activates during power outages. It can maintain essential systems, protect perishables and keep security and computer systems running until utilities are restored.
If you use propane for your commercial heating or other gas-fired commercial equipment, then Q-Dog is at your service for unbeatable propane delivery. We can set up an automatic delivery schedule at no extra cost that will ensure your commercial heating systems run without interruption. Q-Dog also offers discounts for bulk propane purchasing, and we have other options to help customers enjoy additional discounts.
See the benefits of receiving your commercial propane from the Q-Dog team — order fuel from us today.
