Efficiency matters. The more efficient your fuel is at heating your home, the lower your heating costs become.
Propane furnaces are tops at heating air quickly and can reach between 130˚ and 140˚ Fahrenheit. Electric heat pumps can’t warm your air as well as propane, only reaching about 98˚ Fahrenheit. That warmer air means your home stays comfortable longer and your furnace does not have to run as frequently to maintain that desired temperature—especially in the colder months out of the year. An electric heat pump must work more frequently for longer periods of time, driving up your energy costs.
As with real estate, propane heating costs are about location, location, location.
Heating estimates are based on three climate categories including mild, moderate, and severe. The lowest average temperature in mild climate zones is 30 degrees Fahrenheit. States in moderate climate zones range from a low of 30 degrees F to 10 degrees and states in severe climate zones have average low temperatures that range from 10 degrees F to anywhere as low as -50 degrees.
This is how location affects heating costs:
Not only do you get efficient heating with propane, but you also get security, reliability and versatility that can’t be matched.
Your propane supply is right there at your home. If the electricity goes out in a storm, your heat pump won’t work. If we’re in a cold snap, that could get dangerous for you and your home.
Propane can do so many other things around your home, including water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and powering whole-house backup generators too!
Propane, like other energy commodities, experiences price fluctuations based on several key factors—but it remains one of the most cost-effective and reliable fuels available. Across North Carolina, LG Jordan supplies propane to keep home heating running smoothly. One of propane’s biggest advantages is its affordability, especially in recent years when market conditions have helped keep prices relatively low compared to other fuels.
Supply and demand play a major role in propane pricing. During colder months, residential and commercial usage increases, which can drive up costs. Beyond home heating, propane is widely used in agriculture for crop drying and in manufacturing processes for materials like plastics and chemicals, further influencing demand both domestically and internationally.
Propane is also closely tied to crude oil and natural gas markets, since it’s produced as a byproduct of both. While the U.S. benefits from a strong domestic propane supply, global events — such as production changes, geopolitical conflicts and market speculation — can still impact pricing trends.
At the home level, your propane heating costs will be affected by the age and efficiency of your equipment, the quality of your insulation and other weatherproofing and your family’s comfort preferences.
Finally, production, storage and transportation costs affect what you pay. Much of the nation’s propane is stored in central hubs and must be transported to North Carolina, where delivery logistics and seasonal conditions can influence final pricing. LG Jordan works hard to manage these factors efficiently, helping customers enjoy dependable fuel at competitive rates year-round.
We often talk to homeowners who want to know if converting from heating oil to propane is a good way to save money. Often, it is. Propane is almost entirely U.S.-produced. So, it’s less vulnerable to foreign energy markets than heating oil, making its price almost always lower and more stable. But that is just the start of the cost savings you can experience with propane. You also enjoy:
If you have old and inefficient heating oil equipment in your home, please talk to us about whether a propane conversion is right for you.
Enjoy the benefits of reliable propane delivery. Become an LG Jordan customer and experience the difference we can make for your local residence or business.
