Cooking with propane offers more than just flavorful results; it’s a smart, reliable choice for homeowners looking for efficient, clean-burning fuel. While many people associate propane with outdoor grilling, it’s an excellent fuel for indoor cooking too. Propane ranges and ovens not only provide precise temperature control, fast heating, and dependable performance—they’re great in areas where electricity or natural gas is inconsistent or unavailable.
In this guide, we’ll explore why propane is ideal for indoor residential cooking, the types of appliances it powers, and how Pinnacle Propane ensures a consistent, safe supply so you can cook with confidence day in, day out.
There are many options for cooking fuels, but depending on where you live, you may be limited in terms of what to choose from. For example, some new developments may only allow for electric burners or ranges in kitchens. On the other hand, urban areas have robust pre-existing natural gas line infrastructure that’s been around for ages. In fact, natural gas lines have been in place in most American cities since Baltimore, Maryland, first used them to light streetlamps with gas in 1816.
Propane differs from electricity and natural gas in terms of its recency as a technology; it’s actually a newer fuel that wasn’t discovered until 1857. But because it’s a liquid fuel, it needs high pressure to be transported and stored, which isn’t compatible with existing city gas line infrastructure. So if you’re a city dweller in the middle of a bustling downtown area, trying to run your range off propane may not be feasible (especially considering the fact that propane tanks cannot be stored indoors).
Propane is commonly used for applications you’re probably already familiar with: outdoor grilling, use in commercial foodtrucks, and restaurants.
However, what you may not know is that propane is ideal for residential indoor cooking as well. If you live in a rural area further away from a city center, you’re much less likely to have access to natural gas lines that go directly to your house or apartment. In these cases, propane is an incredible choice for a portable, flexible fuel that doesn’t require digging up the ground or installing permanent equipment. It’s compatible with a wide array of stoves, ranges, and appliances, and it has some unique advantages over other fuels.
Beyond the fact that propane is a good choice for residential use when your home doesn’t have a natural gas hookup, there are a few other big benefits that propane delivers as a fuel.
While we don’t sell cooking appliances at Pinnacle Propane, it’s still helpful to illuminate what kind of appliances propane can fuel:
One of the key decisions in setting up propane cooking appliances is choosing the right type of fuel source. However, it’s important to keep in mind that portable propane cylinders (like the kind used on gas grills) are never safe to keep indoors. In general, if you want to use propane for indoor residential use, bulk tanks are the way to go—and we’ll explain why below.
Bulk tanks are best for indoor kitchens, large outdoor cooking setups, or full-time residential use. These larger tanks are stored outdoors, and thanks to their large capacity, they don’t require frequent refills. Due to the amount of fuel burned by daily cooking use for preparing multiple meals, bulk tanks are a much better fit for residential indoor cooking than portable cylinders. They’re also capable of powering multiple appliances, like hot water heaters and clothes dryers. However, they do take up space, and they require professional installation.
Portable cylinders are great for grilling, portable stoves, and temporary setups. However, because they are much smaller than bulk propane tanks, they require much more frequent refills.
So while they are ideal for certain applications, they aren’t ideal for homeowners looking to use propane as their primary indoor cooking fuel. On the other hand, they are extremely portable, and they don’t require professional installation.
For homeowners looking to use propane as an indoor cooking fuel, Pinnacle Propane offers professional propane tank installation and speedy propane delivery services. The best part? With scheduled deliveries and automated tank monitoring, homeowners can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’ll never run out of fuel.
Safety is critical when cooking with any flammable fuel, and propane is no different. Here are some key precautions to follow to keep your family safe.
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