Rural regions across California rely on propane for reliable fuel for home and farming tasks. The communities of Las Lomas, Prunedale, and Aromas continue to be savvy users of propane to keep homes and farms running. Wildhorse Propane & Appliances has been a leading supplier of propane to Aromas and nearby locations since 1980. The team takes pride in its local, family roots and in its commitment to bringing the latest developments about the advancements and benefits of propane use to the public.
Rural communities thrive by living out the agricultural heritage that created the hardy lifestyles and commitments to family and neighbors. Propane has been part of that foundation since first introduced as a fuel in 1912.
Home uses for propane
Propane is used in both rural and urban homes for:
- Home heating and cooling systems, including air conditioning, HVAC, mini-splits, and propane-fueled fireplaces.
- Water heaters that are fueled with propane come in both tankless and tanked styles. Propane is a cost-effective fuel for providing enough hot water for showers, baths, laundry, and cleaning.
- Cooking with propane is a top choice for discerning cooks because of the ability to adjust the flame to optimal levels for the best flavors. The precise flame control provides instant temperature control and even heat distribution.
- Propane-powered clothes dryers are more cost-effective than electric dryers. A propane dryer costs between 20 cents and 30 cents per cycle. An electric dryer runs from 50 cents to $1 per cycle. Using propane instead of electricity can save a family of four hundreds of dollars annually.
- Generators are a necessity for rural living, and propane power has several advantages over gasoline-powered generators. Propane does not degrade over time as gasoline does, which gives propane an infinite shelf life. It’s also safer to store than gasoline. It’s clean-burning, leaving lower residue and prolonging engine life, and is weather- and altitude-resilient. Wildhorse Propane & Appliance is a leading supplier of propane generators to Aromas.
- Outdoor living is a California tradition, and with months of suitable weather, propane makes camping, cookouts, entertaining, and relaxing on the patio a year-round activity. Grilling is popular even during the winter months. Propane-powered appliances, including grills, smokers, camp stoves, and heaters, make patio and backyard enjoyment possible any time of the year.
Top propane uses for farming
Propane’s versatility and cost-effectiveness make it the chosen fuel for farm and general ranch operations for caring for livestock and crops. The top uses include:
- Heating livestock barns, sheds, and greenhouses depends on varying levels of heat and humidity to keep animals and plants healthy. Propane delivers a consistent fuel supply, alleviating the extra work and worry that happens when the electricity grid is interrupted.
- Cooling animals and stored feed and crops is as critical as keeping livestock and greenhouse plants warm. Maintaining comfortable temperatures year-round keeps animals healthy and prevents feed, supplies, and stored crops from being damaged by temperature fluctuations.
- Irrigation pumping is the process of getting the right amount of water to crops and keeping the water troughs full for livestock. Propane pump engines are EPA- and CARB-certified and reduce fuel costs compared to diesel.
- Grain and crop drying, while not always done at the grower’s farm, is an important step in getting certain crops to market without loss to contaminants or moisture.
Local, trusted, and reliable propane supplier
Wildhorse Propane & Appliance is a family-owned company that has been supplying propane to Aromas, throughout Monterey, San Benito, and portions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz counties since 1980. Our complete propane services include:
- Propane and propane tank delivery and installation.
- Convenient regularly scheduled delivery.
- Filling RV tanks, forklifts, propane vehicle tanks, and agricultural and industrial equipment.
- Appliance sales and installation.
- Underground gas line installation.
- Convenient online billing and payment.
We take great pride in our high level of customer support, making sure that propane tanks are kept filled and emergencies are met as quickly as possible.