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Old 09-22-2012, 08:45 AM
 
Location: Bergen county, NJ
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Hi Everyone,

So we've been looking at homes in the Richmond suburbs and I've found one that we like but I'm hesitant because it has Propane Gas combo electric for fuel. Where I'm from we only seem to have oil heat or natural gas. I've searched the Internet about it and can't seem to find anything objective. I'm most concerned about safety, but also wondering about costs. Anyone have any experience or thoughts?

Thanks.
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Old 09-22-2012, 12:24 PM
 
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I can't think of any safety difference between propane and natural gas. Propane pricing can be a bit different from oil. Check and see who owns the propane tank. In a lot of cases, the tanks are leased from a particular company and you are therefore forced to buy propane from that company. With a high price to match, naturally. If you own the tank, you can call any company you like. Cost difference per BTU between propane and oil can change. Right now, propane is a lot cheaper than oil in the mid Atlantic region. (But, if you don't own the tank they really get you!)
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Old 09-22-2012, 01:40 PM
 
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Nothing wrong with Propane, no safety difference between it and Natural Gas unless the tank is in a stupid spot or something.
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