Propane fireplaces are an efficient and cheaper heating method for the home. Without the soot and buildup produced by fire, propane only requires annual cleaning and maintenance to ensure it stays in optimum condition. Inspecting your fireplace is essential for your household's safety and preparing it for the colder months ahead, so it is important to schedule your fireplace cleaning before winter arrives.    Choose A Professional Technician For Your Fireplace A professional technician can not only assist with returning your fireplace to pristine condition for warm nights by the fire but will often … [Read more...]

Why Should You Have Your Oil Burners Cleaned Annually?   Regular cleaning and maintenance of heating systems are essential for keeping everything running at optimum performance. Skipping an annual service on your oil burner or furnace can often lead to costly repair work and sometimes lead to dangerous operating conditions. Many faults in your system can often be highlighted during routine checks, making an annual service a vital part of maintaining your oil furnace. Our Valley Energy team recommends performing a yearly cleaning and inspection once a year on your oil burners and furnace to maintain peak … [Read more...]

If you're considering moving to a new propane supplier, consider Valley Energy for your business's propane needs. Our Valley Energy team understands your businesses' individual needs, with over 50 years of experience powering local businesses across Virginia. From improved customer service to customized payment plans, there are many benefits to choosing our team as your commercial propane supplier. 1) We Offer Superior Customer Service National distributors can come with the anonymity of out-of-reach headquarters and generic one-size-fits-all service. Unfortunately, this doesn't always meet the needs of your … [Read more...]

Switch To Propane Over 8 million U.S. homeowners and businesses have made the advantageous switch to propane, securing their homes with a reliable and efficient energy source. Whether building a new home or updating your current heat source, there is no better time to switch than now, and Valley Energy can help you with the transition.   Build An Environmentally Friendly Home With propane's environmental benefits, homeowners can rest assured their home is doing its part. Propane offers 43% less greenhouse gas emissions than using equivalent energy generated from the U.S. power grid. Propane methods can … [Read more...]

Tank Monitors At Valley Energy? Tank monitors are an effective device for propane and oil heating tanks to manage efficiency and bring customers peace of mind. Monitors close the gap in the out of gas/oil situations by providing our dispatching department insight into a change in delivery patterns. From reviewing fuel levels to catching issues in performance, monitoring equipment offers both our customers and our office the ability to access available data on demand through a cellular or internet-connected device. This ability provides our customers with an extra layer of security against service … [Read more...]

A card lock is a fantastic option for commercial vehicle fleets, farmers with large farming equipment, and municipalities looking to control their fuel usage. Using Valley Energy's fleet fueling services includes reduced wait times, detailed records of purchases, multiple fuel types, and potential cost savings. Learn more about using our card lock facility by reading below or giving us a call.    Fleet Fueling Facilities Bring Efficiency To The Refueling Process Queuing for gas can be a frustrating experience. Standard fueling stations are well known for having busy (and often chaotic) periods making it … [Read more...]

Congratulations On Your New Home! Moving into a new home is an exciting experience. However, with much going on throughout the process, your home heating system is one of the most critical but often overlooked features. You have probably realized that your home is heated via oil and might be wondering why this large tank is on your property. Don’t worry! The good news about heating oil is that it is a safe, efficient, and durable heating source, and even better, Valley Energy is here to help you.   Getting To Know Your Heating Oil Tank While other forms of energy such as natural gas and electricity are … [Read more...]

If you are a homeowner, you know how important it is to have a reliable energy source. Power outages can have devastating effects on many households, causing financial losses, food wastage, and damage to essential equipment. If you have had any of this happen to you in the past, you might be asking yourself, what are the benefits of a whole-home generator? With an increase in frequent storms and the introduction of remote working and learning, demand for a whole-home backup generator has never been higher. Whole-Home Generators Keep Virginia Households Powered A generator provides more support for homeowners … [Read more...]