PROPANE VS NATURAL GAS

Converting to Natural Gas

An abundant, reliable source of energy (if it’s available in your neighborhood)

• If your neighborhood has Natural Gas, tapping into it for your home’s heating system could be a wise investment. Natural Gas provides access to the most energy-efficient and clean-burning appliances on the market.
• With Natural Gas, you’ll never having to worry about filling your tank as you will always have a steady stream of fuel delivered through the piping in your home.
• Natural Gas is a versatile fuel that can be used for heating, hot water, cooking and other outdoor applications like grills, fire pits, pool heaters and backup generators.
• After converting from oil to gas, you may also qualify for further rebates and home energy-saving upgrades like home insulation for 1/4th of the price through Rhode Island Energy / National Grid.
• The process to convert an Oil home to a Natural Gas home will take the Gas Doctor between one and two days.
• This doesn’t include the time that it is required for the gas company to come out and install the piping. This is where a 24-hour service company like Gas Doctor makes a difference.
• Santoro propane storage tanks outside a residential building

Converting to Propane

A versatile fuel that can be used for heating, cooking and a whole lot more

• Propane is an excellent alternative to oil heat that allows for entire home comfort.
• In addition to home heating and water heaters, propane can be used with a propane-fired stove or range.
• Propane can also be used outdoors for grills, fire pits , heaters, tiki torches and pool heaters.
• Propane keeps you comfortable through a backup generator when the power goes out.
• Propane is delivered in a liquid form and is then changed to a gas before it leaves the tank. Propane is measured in water capacity, or the equilivent capacity of the tank if filled with water.
• Propane tanks must be a certain distance from your home depending on the size. Tanks under 125 gallon capacity can be set right against your home. Tanks 125-249 gallon capacity must be 10 feet from the home.
• Tanks over 250 gallons must be 25 feet from the home.
• The conversion process is quick and easy with Gas Doctor since we handle everything. We can have your entire system installed, guaranteed within two weeks.