Propane

PepUp home and commercial propane delivery and service.

A home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland features energy efficient windows and upgrades to improve energy use.

Home Energy Efficiency Guide for Delmarva Homeowners

Lower your propane and heating oil costs while staying comfortable all year with practical upgrades that work for homes on the Eastern Shore Delmarva winters can be unpredictable. One week you're dealing with raw, damp air blowing off the Chesapeake Bay. The next week, temperatures drop below freezing and stay there....

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Propane gas vs. natural gas: Which is better for your home?

Some local residents have wondered about propane gas vs. natural gas for home energy needs, so we decided to break down the differences for those who are considering switching to propane. Whether you already have natural gas service at your home or you’re building a new home and...

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A PepUp technician inspects a 124-gallon propane tank regulator at a residence in Delaware prior to completing a pressure test and safety check, fall 2025.

A complete guide to residential propane tank sizes

Residential propane tanks typically range in size from 59 to 1,000 gallons, with most homes using a 59-, 124-, 250-, or 500-gallon tank depending on heating needs, appliance usage, and seasonal demand. Choosing the right tank size should be based on your highest-use months so you have...

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Can your home propane tank freeze? PepUp Answers

Our local climate in the Delmarva region is temperate, yet unpredictable, especially during the winter months. It's crucial to ensure that your home is prepared for the challenges of the season, but there’s one question we hear a lot that we’d like to reassure our customers shouldn’t be an issue:...

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How to order emergency propane delivery in winter and stay warm and safe, blog post image of driver delivering home propane.

How to request emergency propane delivery when your tank runs out

It's important to keep an eye on your propane tank's fuel level to prevent running out of gas, which would require ordering an emergency propane delivery. That’s why so many PepUp customers choose Automatic Delivery services to minimize the risk that their home’s propane will run out, especially during the...

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Image of a red pole barn in a grain field with trees turning fall colors, indicating a need for a pole barn heater.

A complete guide to choosing the best pole barn heaters

A complete guide to choosing the best pole barn heaters Pole barn heaters need to meet some requirements that are unique to these popular building styles: They need to circulate heat to compensate for high ceilings; They should be mounted relatively high, for safety; and, They should have intuitive, ground-level user controls. Add to this...

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Image of a PepUp propane gas delivery driver filling a home propane tank in Galena.

A more accurate formula to determine your annual propane gas needs in Delaware

Propane gas is a popular fuel for the primary heating of homes in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and all over the PepUp service area. Our local propane delivery and service customers rely on our experienced team to keep their propane tanks from running out using our Automatic Delivery...

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A customer adjusts a propane heat pump system using a smart thermostat.

Adding Propane Heat to Your Home: A Checklist

Propane heat is a reliable, efficient, and worthwhile investment for homeowners in the Delmarva region. It’s also easy to add to your existing energy mix, since it can be added to existing homes – and new builds – with the addition of supply lines and a propane storage tank that’s...

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