Have you ever run out of propane? Then you know what a hassle it can be. There’s the inconvenience, of course. There’s the expense of both an emergency fill up as well as a leak test for safety. And even if your tank isn’t completely empty, you’ll can experience problems. When propane levels get too low, air can get into your system, which can lead to expensive damage. In general, you shouldn’t let your tank’s propane level go below 20%.
Lots of our customers enjoy our automatic delivery service to eliminate the worry of a run-out. But automatic deliveries aren’t the best solution for everyone. If your propane use isn’t very consistent, we can’t use our algorithm to predict your needs. And many of our customers travel often, or only use their home seasonally or on weekends, especially those along the shoreline—which means their propane use fluctuates. They’ll appreciate the real-time accuracy of our wireless propane tank monitoring service—and other benefits, too.
Wireless tank monitors track the level of propane in your tank in real time, and transmit your usage via wireless cellular technology. When the tank gauge reaches a pre-set level, the monitor alerts us—and you—directly via the wireless mobile app.
If you have a second home, a wireless tank monitor means you don’t have to wonder about how much propane is in the tank. Combined with automatic delivery, you don’t even need to think about ordering a fill up before you arrive.
If you rely on propane for heat in your second home, you don’t want to risk a runout in winter. If you lose heat and it’s cold enough, water in your pipes will start to freeze—and expand, resulting in cracks or breaks. A tiny crack of just an eighth of an inch will leak more than 250 gallons of water a day, and burst pipe will release a real flood.
In addition to timely alerts, the app gives you even more control and insight. You can use it to easily track and adjust your monthly energy consumption—and save on energy costs. For example, if you use your hot tub or propane hearth more than usual, you may see a spike in your usage.
The app makes wireless tank monitoring great for people who are managing a rental property, an air bnb, or multiple properties. Propane use can fluctuate a great deal when different people, with different habits, are using a property over the course of a month. Combined with automatic delivery service, the app lets you know when deliveries are happening, and how often. No need to go and check the tank gauges of your different properties.
If you have regular habits and your propane bills are pretty level, you are likely fine opting for automatic delivery service. Just remember to let us know if you’ll be away for an extended period or if you add new propane equipment.
But if you want total peace of mind and zero hassle, a wireless tank monitor is a smart choice.
The bottom line is that a propane run-out can be more than a nuisance. It can be a very expensive mistake. With tank monitoring, you can eliminate the chance of having one while also saying goodbye to the hassles and headaches of managing your propane deliveries.
What’s in it for us? It makes things easier on our end too. We’re better able to plan deliveries, using the most efficient routes. That saves time and money, savings we can pass on to you.
A wireless tank monitor is easy to install, and we can have you ready to go in a matter of minutes! Contact us today to find out more about the benefits of wireless tank monitoring and how we can get you set up—100% hassle-free.
The weather is finally starting to warm up, and you know what that means. Grilling season is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. That means now is a great time to check propane tank refill off your to-do list so you’re ready to cook up some feasts and festivities for your family and friends. You don’t want to find yourself without enough gas the first time you’re itching to get out and use the grill.
At Hocon, we make grilling with propane even easier than it already is. Here’s why:
Before you bring your 20-pound propane grill tank in for a refill, let’s review how to safely remove and replace the gas cylinder on your propane grill. To remove the cylinder, take the following steps:
When it’s time to reconnect your propane tank, simply reverse the steps above. Make sure that the tank valve is closed when you reconnect the pressure regulator. Note: replacement propane cylinders often come with a plastic safety cap over the tank valve assembly. Just remove it.
Once you’ve safely disconnected your gas cylinder from your grill, bring it to Hocon, and we’ll refill it. Here’s what to do and expect when you arrive with your empty cylinder:
Hocon offers propane refills in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Contact Hocon today to learn more about cylinder refills and our cylinder delivery service.
Water heaters are often one of the underappreciated appliances in a home. They do a lot for a household, but few people give theirs much thought until something goes wrong.
Take a moment to appreciate how much your water heater does. It provides warm water for bathing and washing hands (and Covid-19 taught us all how important hand-washing is). Additionally, you use warm water for washing dishes, laundry, and other household chores.
Your water heater does so much, it’s responsible for about 20% of your energy bills (according to the US Department of Energy). And during winter months like these, your water heater has to work even harder because it has to heat colder water. And if you have a water heater with a tank in your basement, your water heater has to work harder not only to heat the water initially but to keep it at the desired temperature in your colder basement.
At Hocon, we provide water heater installation for our customers in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. We offer propane tankless water heaters as well as storage tank water heaters that are efficient and reliable.
If it’s time to replace your old water heater, trust Hocon with the installation. We recommend the cost-saving benefits of having a propane water heater. On average, customers who switch from electric to propane for water heating save up to $240 a year. We also stay up to date on rebates that can help lower the cost of your new water heater.
The average water heater lasts about 10 years with proper maintenance. With proper maintenance and some luck, yours may make it to 13. But once your water heater hit the 10-year mark, you should monitor it closely for signs it’s time to replace it.
When a water heater fails, it can cause thousands of dollars in water damage. And going without hot water is terrible—especially during the winter. Don’t wait until your water heater fails to replace it. You’ll save yourself stress and money if you’re proactive and replace your water heater before it lets you down.
Fortunately, water heater breakdowns don’t usually happen out of the blue. There are usually some clear warning signs.
Here are five signs it may be time to replace your water heater:
If you live in Danbury, Guilford, Norwalk, Shelton, Suffield, Torrington, Waterbury, or one of the surrounding towns in Connecticut, New York, or Massachusetts, trust the experts at Hocon when it’s time to replace your water heater. And be sure to ask us if you qualify for any money-saving rebates.
Contact Hocon today or visit one of our showrooms (by appointment only) to learn more about the water heaters we sell.
A lot of families are under more financial pressure these days than they’ve been in the past. It’s made a lot of us look for any way we can cut costs and save money to help our budgets. That includes doing more things for ourselves. And while there are lots of things you can safely do yourself in and around your Connecticut home, repairing your propane appliances isn’t one of them. Fixing a propane appliance requires a lot of training and expertise. If you try to fix your propane gas appliances yourself, you could be putting the health and safety of your household in serious jeopardy. Additionally, you could end up doing additional damage to your equipment.
Don’t try to DIY you gas appliance repairs. Trust the expert technicians at Hocon with any propane appliance repair you need.
Hocon cares about the safety of our customers. That is the primary reason we say propane appliances should be installed, maintained, and repaired by a trained professional. Without the proper training, you could put yourself in harm’s way or cause additional damage to your equipment. Leave it to the professionals instead.
A professional has the knowledge and the right tools to deal with the advanced technology used in most modern propane appliances. Many of those tools aren’t available at your local home improvement store. A trained professional will also be better able to identify and address any safety concerns you might miss as an amateur. Trust us, the money you might save trying to do it yourself isn’t worth the potential harm a mistake could lead to for you or your family. And chances are you’ll end up having to call in the pros anyway if you make the problem worse.
Even if you like a challenge or think the repair looks very straightforward, we don’t recommend the DIY approach to propane appliance repairs. Most propane appliances contain delicate parts that require expert handling. Watching a few tutorial videos online is no match for the extensive training the experts at Hocon have undergone. And they work hard to keep up with the latest technology. This allows them to perform their work as efficiently and safely as possible on any propane appliance.
As someone without professional training and experience, you’re much more likely to make a costly or dangerous mistake when trying to repair your propane appliances yourself. If that happens, you’ll still end up needing to call a professional to fix the original problem plus any new problems you created. Your attempt to save money could end up costing you more in the end. It’s not worth it, especially from a safety perspective.
As with most of the things in your home, your propane appliances are an investment. Protect that investment by always choosing a professional to make any repairs. And consider one of the worst-case scenarios, what if your failed attempt to repair your appliance makes it necessary to buy a new one when a professional could have fixed it? Furthermore, trying to repair your propane appliance yourself could void its warranty.
For the safety of everyone in your household, and for a better outcome, don’t try to repair your propane appliances yourself. Let Hocon handle it. Our staff is expertly trained and will get your appliance back up and running again or let you know if it’s time for an upgrade.
Hocon has six strategic locations that serve our customers in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and New York.
Contact Hocon today or visit one of our service centers to learn more or request a repair.
Living in Connecticut, you need a heating system that can handle the task of keeping everyone in your household comfortably warm no matter how cold it gets. This winter has already brought some extreme winter weather to our area. Hopefully, you didn’t get left out in the cold.
Propane can play a lot of important roles in your home. During the warmer months, propane can power your grill, deck heater, and pool heater. All year long it can power your clothes dryer, water heater, and cooking range. That’s because one of propane’s greatest qualities is its versatility. And propane’s uses don’t stop there. Propane is also a highly efficient and affordable option for home heating. And when you compare propane heating to electric heating, you’ll find that especially for someone living in a region that gets as cold as ours does, propane is the better choice.
Propane is an extremely efficient and cost-effective method for heating a home. A high-efficiency propane furnace is capable of delivering all the warm air you need to be comfortable inside your home no matter how bitterly cold it gets outside.
When you compare propane heating to electric heating in terms of things like performance and efficiency, propane comes out on top. Let’s look at some of the was propane heating compares to electric heating:
At Hocon, we’re well trained and very knowledgeable about all things propane. We provide expert heating services including heating system installation and repair, propane tank installation, and reliable fuel deliveries. Our six locations serve customers in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and New York.
Contact Hocon today or visit one of our showrooms to learn more about propane heating.
A wide variety of businesses in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts benefit from the versatility, safety, and cost effectiveness propane offers. That means a wide variety of businesses need a reliable bulk propane source. Construction businesses in particular depend on propane. Hocon provides low-cost, clean, and reliable commercial propane in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Especially if you’re in the construction business, then you need a reliable source of propane for a few applications. Hocon should be your propane supplier. We offer convenient and timely bulk delivery of propane to businesses of all sizes. Our service technicians are highly trained and rigorously follow all safety procedures. We always clean up after ourselves following an onsite visit. And we’re available 24/7 for emergency service.
Hocon offers the following commercial propane services:
Let’s take a closer look at the commercial propane services Hocon offers construction companies.
Hocon is the region’s leading distributor of propane storage tanks for construction projects of all sizes. We provide builders with fuel tank and gas supply sizing, installation, and a continuous fuel supply throughout the construction process. Additionally, if you need temporary heating for your site, we’re experts in designing a gas supply system for temporary construction heat. Whether you’re working on a one-room addition or a large multi-story complex, we can handle all of your temporary heating needs.
Hocon is an expert when it comes to temporary heating needs—especially during the harsh winters we get in New England. Our Temporary Heat Service Program is designed to be your single source for 100-pound propane tanks and/or bulk fuel. We can handle the propane needs for a construction project of any size—from a small single-family home to a massive municipal project. We also offer 1,000-gallon and 2,000-gallon bulk propane storage tanks.
When you trust Hocon to supply the propane for your temporary heating needs, you also get safety. All of our containers conform to NFPA 58 safety codes and OSHA regulations. And our tanks also have a protective construction collar and a bottom ring for sufficient stability while the container is in service or in storage.
You get more than tanks and propane with Hocon. We also sell and lease temporary heaters, manifolds, carts, and an assortment of hoses to meet the temporary heating needs of most construction sites.
If you’re in the construction business in New England, Hocon is here to handle your temporary heating needs and supply all the propane needed to keep you on the job. We have six strategic locations that serve our commercial customers throughout Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and New York.
Contact Hocon today to learn more about the propane services we offer for construction sites.
Propane’s popularity is largely due to how versatile and efficient it is. There’s so much propane can do in and around your Connecticut, New York, or Massachusetts home. During the warmer months, propane appliances can take your outdoor space to the next level. Barbecue grills, pool heaters, patio heaters, and fire pits add fun and function to any backyard.
For many of us, winter means spending more time indoors. There are a number of propane appliances that can enhance your home from the inside out. And Hocon Gas offers a comprehensive assortment of propane appliances for the home. We’re here to share our expertise, efficient service, and quality products to add to your family’s comfort.
There are a number of propane appliances you can use in your home. Here are some of the propane appliances Hocon offers:
Regardless of which propane appliance you’re in the market for, you can count on Hocon to always send expert technicians who will maintain your appliances and keep them running safely. And our reliable delivery service will ensure that you always have the propane you need for worry-free operation of your propane appliances.
If you live in Danbury, Guilford, Norwalk, Shelton, Suffield, Torrington, Waterbury, or one of the surrounding towns in Connecticut, New York, or Massachusetts, make Hocon your go-to source for propane appliances. We encourage you to visit one of our showrooms to see our product offerings in person. We also provide reliable propane delivery at a reasonable price.
You can count on Hocon. Contact us today to learn more about the propane appliances we sell.
Because propane is so versatile and has so many different applications, people use it in a large variety of contexts. That means people also need their propane in vastly different quantities. For this reason, propane tanks come in different sizes—from the small and portable to the very large and intended for commercial or industrial use.
For our customers in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, Hocon handles propane tank installation. We’ll help you choose the right size tank for you home and then ensure prompt deliveries. Need a BBQ cylinder? Thanks to our GAS ON THE GO delivery service, you can exchange or buy a new portable propane gas cylinder without leaving your home.
Let’s take a look at the different tank sizes you’ll most likely encounter.
Hocon sells propane tanks in a wide range of sizes. Everything from the small tanks used for grills and patio heaters to large volume tanks with the capacity to heat a large home and run multiple appliances. Here’s a summary of the more common propane tank sizes and their uses:
Still not sure which propane tank size is right for you? Ask the experts at Hocon. Better yet, visit one of our showrooms and let us answer your questions in person.
Hocon sells and installs quality propane tanks that have been constructed to last for decades. We offer a variety of sizes, so we have a tank that’s ideal for your household’s needs. Choose from aboveground or underground tanks. All of them are made of heavy-gauge steel with a special coating that prevents corrosion.
Hocon’s team of propane pros can assess your family’s needs and help you choose the tank size that’s right for you. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of leasing versus owning your own tank.
Hocon is here for all your propane tank needs in Norwalk, Torrington, Waterbury, Danbury, Guilford, Suffield, Shelton and the surrounding towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Contact Hocon today or visit one of our showrooms to learn more.
Where does propane come from? Hopefully the propane you use in and around your Connecticut or Western Massachusetts home comes from Hocon. We’re the region’s largest independent propane and heating oil company. Our family business has been providing our customers with top-quality service for decades. So you can trust Hocon for your propane delivery and know that you’ll get outstanding service every time.
Now, where does the propane Hocon delivers come from? And what is propane exactly? Keep reading to find out more about this versatile fuel and the benefits it offers.
Propane is produced during natural gas processing and petroleum refining. It’s routinely compressed and stored as a liquid. So you may also hear it called liquefied petroleum gas, LPG or LP. Propane is nontoxic and colorless. In the rare event of a spill, it poses no threat to the surrounding soil, water, or organisms.
Propane’s versatility makes it extremely useful in residential and commercial contexts. Homeowners and business enterprises alike use it for heating (both permanent and temporary), water heating, cooking, and powering a variety of appliances. Propane Autogas is also an efficient alternative motor fuel ideal for commercial fleets like delivery trucks, school buses, taxis, and forklifts.
Propane is clean, efficient, and safe. In addition to running a variety of appliances, propane comfortably heats your home and water, powers gas fireplaces, and give you the precise temperature control for cooking that only gas offers. And all of that comes at a reasonable price when you’re a Hocon customer.
Let’s take a closer look at propane’s benefits:
Hocon is here for all your residential and commercial propane needs in Norwalk, Torrington, Waterbury, Danbury, Guilford, Suffield, Shelton, or the surrounding towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Contact Hocon today to request a propane delivery or to learn more about the residential and commercial propane services we offer.
Whatever business you’re in, chances are you could benefit from using propane. A wide variety of businesses need a bulk propane source. They take advantage of propane’s versatility and affordability. If your business uses propane, Hocon provides commercial propane in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Here’s just a selection of the different commercial uses for propane:
If your business relies on propane to get the job done, then make Hocon your propane supplier. We back our propane products with highly trained service technicians who have been rigorously trained in safety procedures. We’ll also be sure clean up once the job is done.
Hocon offers the following commercial propane services:
Whatever business you’re in, make Hocon your partner for low-cost, clean, and reliable propane energy. We offer convenient bulk propane delivery to businesses of all sizes.
Hocon has six strategic locations that serve our commercial customers throughout Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and New York.
Contact Hocon today to learn more about what we can do for you and your business.
Don’t pack away your outdoor grill just yet. Autumn is a great season for grilling. There are still mild days in the forecast for Connecticut. And there’s just nothing quite like a meal cooked out on the grill.
If you’re new to grilling, you might not know what size propane tank you need for your grill. Don’t worry. Hocon can help. We sell grills and propane tanks. Let’s take a look at some of the more common propane tank sizes and their various uses.
Hocon sells propane tanks in a wide range of sizes. Everything from the small tanks used for grills and patio heaters to large volume tanks with the capacity to heat a large home and run multiple appliances. Here’s a summary of the more common propane tank sizes and their uses:
If you’re still not sure which propane tank size is right for you, ask the experts at Hocon. We will set you up with the right size propane tank and ensure prompt delivery.
How do you know how much grilling you can accomplish with the amount of propane in your propane tank? On average, a medium-sized grill on high heat will use approximately two pounds of propane per meal. That means you can get 18 to 20 hours of cooking time on a medium grill with a 20-pound propane tank. With a larger grill, that 20-pound tank may only last for roughly half the time (closer to 10 hours). The best way to make sure you’re always ready to grill is to have a backup cylinder ready to go.
Hocon is here for all your propane tank needs in Norwalk, Torrington, Waterbury, Danbury, Guilford, Suffield, Shelton, or the surrounding towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Visit one of our locations today to refill your tank or request a propane cylinder delivery.
