How Does Propane Heating Work?
If you use propane gas to heat your home in the winter you may wonder exactly how this heating option actually works. After all propane gas as you may know currently costs on average $300 for a 100-gallon order. By understanding this process you could determine methods of conserving your propane gas and cutting down on your heating expenses.
- Fill the propane tank with an adequate amount of propane gas. Your propane gas distributor delivers your propane gas order. If your propane tank is empty at the time of delivery the delivery person is required to relight the heater's pilot light. This pilot light is generally located within the panel of the central heat and air unit or within the base of the gas heater.
- Set the thermostat. Once the temperature of your home drops below the thermostat setting the heater is engaged and starts the heating cycle. To ensure that you conserve your propane gas and do not run out at an accelerated speed set your thermostat between 70 and 75 degrees.
- Wait for the thermostat to engage and listen to this process. First you hear the propane gas vapors distributed through your gas lines. Your heating unit is set to draw a specific amount of propane gas from the propane tank. Next you hear the burner inside the heating unit engage. During this process the propane gas is heated to reach the temperature determined by your thermostat setting. Once the propane gas reaches the required temperature the burner shuts off and the heating unit fan engages. The fan or blower distributes this generated heat through the vents and heats your home.