Summer is coming—how will you make the most of it?
For many of us, the joy of outdoor entertaining at home, with barbecues, pool parties, and entertaining, are the best ways to enjoy the warm summer months.
But how do you power it all? Propane power is one of the best ways to make the most of your summer, as it is safe, environmentally friendly, affordable, and versatile.
It’s not only a great use for indoor heating and appliances, but it’s ideal for outdoor cooking and fun.
Read on to learn the best propane uses for making the most of your summer, and get started enjoying the many advantages of propane.
Hot Tub and Pool Heating
There’s nothing nicer in the summer than a dip in the pool or a soak in the spa on a balmy evening. But did you know propane makes a great heating source?
A propane-powered hot tub heats up quickly, and you can set the temperature to remain consistent, so your hot tub is ready whenever you are.
You can keep your pool from getting too cool in the evenings, which means you can enjoy it not only in summer but also in late spring and early fall.
Propane heating for your pool or hot tub can be a much more affordable option than electricity, so consider making the switch, if you haven’t already.
Grilling
Firing up the grill for Saturday afternoon burgers or a big 4th of July picnic are some of the best things about summer in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
However, there’s not much worse than inviting the neighbors over for a BBQ and realizing that you’re out of propane for the grill.
Always use a separate propane grill tank and never hook your grill up to your main tank.
Propane is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to power your grill, so consider pre-buying your propane for the year, ensuring you don’t run out at inconvenient times.
If you have an outdoor kitchen, you can power it with propane as well.
Fire Pit
If you don’t already have a fire pit in your backyard, this summer could be the perfect time to build one!
Power your fire pit with propane, as it is much easier to maintain than wood. No need to worry about cleaning up ash, embers, and no dangerous smoke.
As nice as a traditional campfire can be, it can be a headache when all of your clothes smell like smoke, and the smell may be irritating to your neighbors.
Instead, choose propane for a clean fire that can easily be started and stopped, even if you didn’t earn your Boy Scout badge in outdoor survival skills!
Propane fire pits are a lot of fun for the whole family, so gather around the campfire in the evening and enjoy ghost stories, backyard camping, or quality family time.
Patio Lighting
If you frequently entertain in the summer months, keep the party going once the sun goes down with patio or backyard lighting. It adds safety to your property, as it helps your guests see where they’re going, and they also add a beautiful ambiance to your property.
You can use your propane cylinders to power your patio torches or lights, perfect for your next summer party.
Outdoor Heaters
The late spring or early fall evenings, or early mornings, can bring a slight chill to our area. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t need to stop enjoying your wonderful patio
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If you’ve ever enjoyed an outdoor heater at your favorite bar or restaurant, you can bring the same effect to your home with propane.
An outdoor propane eater is easy to power and makes it much more comfortable to enjoy al-fresco dining or cocktails in your outdoor space.
They can even be used in winter, bringing year-round pleasure to your outdoor entertainment space.
Camping Cookouts
Do you enjoy camping with family or friends? Getting out into nature and enjoying the parks, streams, and open spaces of our local area are a top thing to do in summer.
If you’re an avid camper, make sure to bring along your propane camping stove to easily make hot, tasty meals for everyone— much nicer than cold sandwiches!
Camping stoves are portable and heat up fast, so you can have dinner ready for the hungry kids in no time. Enjoy a meal under the night sky, enjoying the stars, thanks to your propane travel stove.
If you’re new to camping, here are some great camping recipes to get you started.
Back-Up Power Source
Do you have a generator for your home? If not, consider purchasing one as a back-up, as they are a great power source in case you lose electricity from a summer storm or power outage.
Propane is the best way to power your generator, as it’s not dependent on the electricity grid.
Keep the air-con running on a hot summer day, or use your generator as an important back-up for any medical equipment or necessary electronics in the home. Propane lasts a very long time, unlike gasoline, making it the most reliable power source.
Lawn Mower
You may think that lawnmowers are powered by gas, but propane-powered lawn mowers are a great choice, especially if you’re already using propane for your outdoor power.
Propane lawn mowers have low operating costs, are reliable and easy to use, and are clean burning.
If you’re out there every week, working on the lawn to make it look the best it can for summer, then why not use propane for your lawn needs.
Enjoy These Propane Uses for an Awesome Summer
Now that you know all of the fantastic propane uses to make the most of your summer, start using propane to power all of your summertime essentials.
Contact us for all of your propane needs in the Chester County, PA, and Northern, DE areas. We are a family-owned company that have been serving the area for over 75 years.
Our friendly team looks forward to answering all of your propane questions or get your home set up with propane power.
