The environment has been in the news a lot recently, between the UN Climate Summit earlier this year and events such as wildfires, record heat, and devastating floods, wildfires, storms, and tornadoes.
That has inspired many to try and reduce their personal environmental impact, doing everything from recycling to composting. But improving the energy efficiency and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from homes is one of the best things we can do.
Ace-Robbins is here to help with green solutions that will lower your home’s environmental impact without you and your family having to give up comfort. Here are some of our offerings.
Propane provides outstanding efficiency with a wide range of appliances including home heating systems, water heaters, ranges, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and more. With propane, you also have a much smaller carbon footprint than electricity. About half of the electricity generated in the United States is generated by coal-fired power plants. Propane, on the other hand, is so clean-burning it produces close to zero greenhouse gas emissions!
Heating oil is not the same as it was a generation ago. Advancements have made it much more clean burning. We exclusively deliver ultra-low sulfur heating oil, which dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions while improving your heating system’s efficiency. As advances like biodiesels continue to grow, the environmental impact of heating your home with heating oil will be even more diminished.
Burning wood produces about 28 pounds of smog-producing particulate emissions — that’s the ash and soot — per million BTUs (MMBTUs) of heat output. Propane combustion, on the other hand, produces less than 1% of that amount, allowing you comfort with almost no environmental impact.
Wood-burning fireplaces are also incredibly inefficient, with only about 20% of the heat generated going towards warming your home. The rest of the heat goes up the chimney. A propane fireplace, on the other hand, provides more than 80% efficiency. You get efficient supplemental heating that can save you money.
Window air conditioning units are inefficient energy hogs. They’re also unsightly, block light, let in dust and bugs, and can pose safety and security risks. Ductless mini-splits provide much more efficient cooling, and can also be zoned in your home so you use even less energy.
Whether it’s heating, cooling, water heating, generators, or other equipment for your home, our trained and experienced service technicians keep it running at its best possible efficiency. Not only does this cut your environmental impact, but it can also lower your energy costs!
Blocking the sun from heating your home can help you need to run your cooling system less, lowering your energy usage, which helps reduce your environmental impact. Our awnings help you do that.
Ace-Robbins is your local expert for helping your home become more environmentally friendly. Contact us today to get started!
As an alternative fuel, propane has a lot to offer your northeastern Pennsylvania home. That’s because of how versatile, safe, and efficient propane is. You can also feel good about being a propane customer because using propane as a source of energy has environmental benefits.
Compared to a home using just electricity, a home using propane can produce up to 50% less in greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a big deal when you consider that a significant percentage (more than 40%, actually) of the electricity used in America is generated by coal-fired power plants. In fact, electricity is the second-leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Only transportation ranks higher. Additionally, coal-fired plants contribute to smog and acid rain. Propane doesn’t.
Consider the severe toll on the environment whenever there’s an oil spill. Unlike with gasoline, traditional heating oil, and diesel fuel, a propane spill doesn’t damage the environment. Propane is non-toxic. Instead of polluting the air, water, and soil or causing adversely affecting the surrounding plant, marine, or aquatic life, propane simply evaporates.
Energy efficiency is good for the environment. Propane appliances are extremely energy efficient—significantly more efficient than their electric counterparts. Also, when you calculate the energy used in the extraction, processing, and transportation to its point of use, propane is 87% efficient, and electricity is only 32% efficient.
Having a propane tank on your property means your supply is always on hand—especially when you sign up for automatic delivery with Ace-Robbins. In addition, with a propane-fueled whole-house generator, a power outage doesn’t have to interrupt your life or put your family’s safety or comfort in jeopardy. You can keep the lights and other essential equipment on even when your neighborhood goes dark.
Ace-Robbins delivers propane to our northeastern Pennsylvania customers from Bradford to Wyoming county, from Lackawanna to Luzerne, and from Susquehanna to Sullivan. We also install whole-house generators. Click here to enter your zip code and see if you live in our service area.
Get peace of mind. Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information on propane delivery or whole-house generators.
Things last longer and run better when you take good care of them. If you want to get the most out of the boiler or furnace in your Pennsylvania home, make sure it’s properly maintained. Maintaining your home heating system can extend its life and delay the need for an upgrade and all associated costs. The best way to make sure your heating system gets all the TLC in needs is to enroll in one of the Ace-Robbins service plans. Whether you’re one of our heating oil or propane customers, enrolling in a service plan will help extend the life of your furnace or boiler. But the benefits don’t end there. You’ll also get peace of mind and save money too!
Once you’ve enrolled in an Ace-Robbins service plan, you’ll receive annual maintenance tune-ups. These will help keep your heating system operating at peak efficiency (which saves you money) and will reduce the risk of problems cropping up from out of the blue (which also saves you money). By catching small problems before they become big problems, your annual maintenance visits will keep your heating system in top working order and prevent the types of problems and catastrophic breakdowns that could shorten the life of your boiler or furnace. Becoming a service plan customer is also a great way to save money and get peace of mind heading into the winter.
Extending the life of your furnace or boiler is just one of the benefits to enrolling in an Ace-Robbins service plan. Here are some more:
Ace-Robbins has a large fleet of delivery trucks and service vehicles ready to serve our customers in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, and Wyoming County. Click here to confirm that you live in our service area.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information or to enroll in a service plan.
Fall got off to a rather mild start this year, but winter is well on its way. Northeastern Pennsylvania has already experienced its first frost. And we all know even colder weather is coming. The drop in temperatures always means a rise in heating costs. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep your heating bills from getting out of control this winter.
Now that you know the best ways to save money while staying warm this winter, make sure you’re getting the best in fuel delivery also. Whether you use propane or heating oil, you can rely on Ace-Robbins for safe, reliable, and affordable fuel delivery. Click here to see if you live in our service area.
Ace-Robbins provides exceptional service to our customers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information on the services we provide or to schedule your next delivery of fuel. And be sure to ask about our EZ Pay Plan.
Anyone who monitors their finances closely notices when they start paying more or less for something—whether it’s the gas you put in your car or the milk you put in your fridge. Some of these price changes are easily explained. Others price fluctuations might be harder to figure out. Have you ever wondered what plays a role in the price of heating oil? Keep reading to find out.
Here are some things that factor into the price you’re charged for heating oil:
If you’re concerned about the changing cost of heating oil, Ace-Robbns can help. We offer a monthly payment plan that divides your estimated heating payments into 12 predictable, affordable, monthly installments and guarantees you a 15-cent-per-gallon discount on every heating oil delivery. (Senior citizens receive a 20-cent-per-gallon discount.) Plus, you can receive a $25 credit on your next delivery when you set up an online account with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Whether you live in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, or Wyoming County, Ace-Robbins is ready to serve you. Click here to confirm that you live in our service area.
Ace-Robbins is proud of our exceptional service in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information or to enroll in our EZ Pay plan.
As you prepare for winter in Pennsylvania, you want to ensure that you and your family will be comfortable in your home, but you also want to avoid an outrageous heating bill. One of the best ways to save money on your energy bills is to utilize a programmable thermostat. According to the US Department of Energy, you can save money on your heating bills by adjusting your thermostat during the hours everyone is asleep or out of the home. In fact, by adjusting your thermostat by 7 to 10 degrees for 8 hours each day, you can save up to 10% a year on both your heating and cooling costs.
Using a programmable thermostat is a great way to save money and energy. But what are the best settings to use? Here’s what the US Department of Energy recommends for the winter months: For those times when your family is awake and in the home, set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. During those hours when your family is sleeping or there’s no one home, lower the temperature by up to 10 degrees.
Program your heat to shut off 20 to 30 minutes before you leave the house for the day and to turn back on 20 to 30 minutes before you get home. Similarly, set your thermostat to lower the temperature about one hour before everyone goes to sleep for the night and to raise it again about 30 minutes before everyone wakes up. This way, everyone in your home should be comfortable and you’ll cut down on your heating costs by allowing your home to get cooler during the times no one will notice the drop in your house’s temperature.
Where you put your thermostat matters. Carefully read the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Your thermostat should be installed on an interior wall that doesn’t receive direct sunlight and that is not near any doorways, windows, skylights, or places that could have a draft. You’ll also want to be sure not to put any furniture in front of or under your thermostat.
Now that you know how to best use your thermostat, get the best in fuel delivery. You can rely on Ace-Robbins for safe, reliable, and affordable fuel delivery. Click here to see if you live in our service area.
Ace-Robbins is proud of our exceptional service in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join our family of happy customers. Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information on the services we provide or to schedule your next delivery of fuel.
Propane is an extremely versatile resource that can do a lot for your Pennsylvania home. It is propane’s versatility and high energy efficiency that makes it part of America’s energy solution.
Not only can propane heat your home, it can also safely and efficiently power both your indoor and outdoor appliances. Propane also has a lot of commercial applications. It’s used to economically heat warehouses and factories. Because propane produces low, nontoxic emissions, it’s also used for indoor forklifts, torches, and welders. And because the vast majority of propane is produced right here in the US or Canada, you don’t have to worry that your supply will be limited or affected by foreign conflicts.
There’s so much propane can do. Here are a few more reasons it’s an important part of America’s energy solution:
Propane is one of the cleanest-burning options for fuel. If you use propane to heat your home instead of having an all-electric home, you can reduce your carbon emissions by up to 1/3. If, in addition to heating your home, you also use propane to heat your water, cook, dry your clothes, and for space heaters, you can lower your carbon emissions by up to ½.
Additionally, in the rare event of a leak, propane is not a danger to the environment. It doesn’t damage the air, soil, water, plants, or water-based organisms. It simply dissipates.
Our country has an abundant supply of propane. In fact, America is able to export roughly 10 gallons of propane annually. You can always have ample access to propane because you can easily store it on your property. You’re not at the mercy of a utility like natural gas customers are.
With propane, you have peace of mind. The strict propane handling guidelines enforced by the National Fire Protection Association have helped propane to have a strong safety record. Propane is less combustible than other fuels. It’s also nontoxic.
Propane appliances deliver more value than their electric counterparts because they operate more efficiently and thereby reduce energy costs. Modern propane heating systems can be up to 98% efficient. Propane water heaters work faster than electric water heaters. The same is true of propane clothes dryers.
Ace-Robbins delivers propane to Pennsylvania customers from Bradford to Wyoming county, from Lackawanna to Luzerne, and from Susquehanna to Sullivan. We also deliver, install, and monitor propane tanks. Click here to enter your zip code and see if you live in our service area.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information on propane delivery or propane tank installation and monitoring.
You live in Pennsylvania; you know how harsh winter can be. Now is a great time to make sure your home is equipped to keep you and your family safe and warm, even if winter is really harsh this year. As you ensure that your home is ready for winter, think about all the ways Ace-Robbins can help. In addition to fuel delivery, propane tank delivery and installation, and tank monitoring, we also provide important maintenance checks as part of our service plans.
Heating equipment has a habit of breaking down when you need it most. And those repairs can cost you hundreds of dollars. Save yourself the stress and avoidable expense of a breakdown. Enroll in one of Ace-Robbins’ service plans. Whether you’re one of our oil heat or propane customers, enrolling in a service plan is a great way to make sure your home is ready for the upcoming winter. You’ll get peace of mind and save money too!
Once you’ve enrolled in an Ace-Robbins service plan, you’ll benefit from receiving annual preventative maintenance tune-ups. This will ensure that your heating system is operating at peak efficiency (which saves you money) and will reduce the risk of problems cropping up from out of the blue (which saves you even more money). It’s a great way to get peace of mind heading into the winter.
Here are more benefits to enrolling in an Ace-Robbins service plan:
Whether you live in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, or Wyoming County, our large fleet of delivery trucks and service vehicles is ready to serve you. Click here to confirm that you live in our service area.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information or to enroll in a service plan.
There’s been a lot of recent talk about the electrification movement—the push to use only electric-powered home equipment. A lot of municipalities are trying to bring about the complete electrification of homes. However, even when trying to make the most eco-friendly choices, electricity isn’t the whole answer. The truth is, electricity has its uses, but it isn’t without some serious disadvantages. In addition, propane has a lot to offer and may still be the right choice for you. Chances are your Pennsylvania home will rely on both.
Even though going all electric is becoming more and more popular, there are lots of reasons to stick with propane in your Northeastern Pennsylvania home. In fact, there are some ways in which propane out-performs electricity. Here are seven:
There are a lot of reasons to keep using propane in your home, and you can rely on Ace-Robbins for safe, reliable, and affordable fuel delivery. Our skilled technicians also perform tank installation, maintenance, and repair a wide range of propane equipment. Click here to see if you live in our service area.
Ace-Robbins is proud of our exceptional service in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join our family of happy customers. Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information on the services we provide or to schedule your next delivery of fuel.
Having a fireplace on a cold day in Pennsylvania is a warm and cozy delight. Make sure that your fireplace is in tip-top shape by enrolling in a fireplace service plan with Ace-Robbins.
If you have a gas fireplace, consider enrolling in the Ace-Robbins Gas Fireplace Plan. Here are some of the benefits:
What does an Ace-Robbins fireplace service plan entail? There is a 16-point checklist that includes the following:
The Ace-Robbins Maintenance Plan for propane heating equipment includes an annual cleaning and service visit that helps prevent unexpected system repair costs by catching small problems before they become big (and expensive) problems. Our experts will help ensure that your system is running optimally—safely and efficiently. In our experience at Ace-Robbins, we’ve found that propane appliances covered by our Maintenance Plan typically last longer and cost less to operate than those without coverage.
Ace-Robbins serves customers from Bradford to Wyoming county, from Lackawanna to Luzerne, and from Susquehanna to Sullivan. Click here to enter your zip code and find out if you’re in our service area.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information on our service plans.
