Benefits of LPG

LPG, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, is the closest alternative to mains gas for homes off the mains gas network. It offers warm, efficient central heating and can also be used for highly controllable cooking, hot water and living flame fires.

Benefits of LPG

  • On an environmental note, LPG is a cleaner burning fuel, producing fewer carbon emissions than other fossil fuels available in non mains gas areas. It emits 11.7% less CO2 per kWh than heating oil
  • LPG is cheaper to install than heating oil too. On average, LPG installations are £2,500 cheaper (based on a 3 bedroom house)
  • LPG can also be used in conjunction with renewable products, such as Baxi SolarfloTM, and has become a popular choice among rural homeowners
  • Leading UK supplier, Calor, offers automatic fuel top-ups - so you don't ever need to worry about re-ordering your LPG
  • There are a large number of LPG qualified installers across the country and Calor also have their own dedicated workforce of LPG installers, CalorForce
  • Flexible storage options designed to suit you and your property. View our information on LPG supply to find out about bulk and cylinder supply

LPG benefits over other fuels

LPG carries many benefits when compared with other available heating fuels.

Over oil

  • More versatile - can be used for cooking as well as water and space heating.
  • Cleaner burning & soot free
  • Appliances require less maintenance
  • The flame is instant and controllable
  • Odour free combustion
  • The tank supply can be sited underground without the need for a pump

Over solid fuel

  • Heat instantly available
  • Heat & flame instantly responsive
  • Cleaner and more convenient to deliver, store and use.
  • More versatile in usage
  • More convenient and reliable for non stop use
  • Lower maintenence costs
  • Environmentally cleaner to burn

Over electricity

  • One price 24 hours per day. Free from peak time penalty rates.
  • Heating supply is not affected by powercuts
  • Instant response for heating
  • Can be environmentally cleaner to produce the same amount of energy

You can find out more about the benefits of LPG home heating by visiting http://www.calor.co.uk/.