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Home Heating Equipment Safety Tips

Energy Saving Tips • Educational • Safety

As the weather gets colder, people across the country are starting to turn on their heating systems for the first time for the year. Improper use of such equipment can be incredibly dangerous and can lead to death. To prevent home …

Power Play: The Battle of Whole House vs Portable Generators

Products • Educational • Energy Saving Tips • Safety

Power outages can be a major inconvenience, leaving you without electricity for hours or even days. To avoid this situation, many homeowners invest in generators to ensure they have backup power when they need it most. However, when it comes …

Keep Your Furnace Running Smoothly

Energy Saving Tips • Helpful Hints • HVAC Service • Safety

As the summer heat reaches its peak, the last thing on your mind may be your furnace. After all, it’s the season for backyard barbecues and beach trips, not the time to think about heating systems. However, scheduling a summer …

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Propane Barbecue Grill

Products

Are you on the hunt for the perfect propane barbecue grill? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make an informed decision and find the grill of your dreams. Whether …

How to Bleed & Restart Your Furnace After Running Out of Heating Oil

HVAC Service • Safety

PICTURE THIS!   You’re in the middle of Sullivan County, NY, Orange County, NY, Ulster County, NY and Pike County, PA during the winter and your oil furnace has run out of fuel oil.   If the furnace doesn’t kick back …

The Ultimate Cooling & Heating Solution – Ductless Mini Splits

Educational • Energy Saving Tips • Products

Whether you’re looking to replace outdated HVAC systems or add climate control to a specific area, ductless mini splits are a game-changer. Their flexibility, efficiency, and quiet operation make them an excellent choice for any home. Say goodbye to excessive …

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Propane Firepit

Community • Environmental • Products

Welcome to the ultimate guide to choosing and enjoying propane firepits, where cozy nights and memorable outdoor gatherings abound. Whether you’re looking to create a warm and inviting ambiance on your patio, or you want to extend your outdoor entertaining …

Unlocking the Hidden Benefits of a Propane-Powered Home

Educational • Energy Saving Tips • Helpful Hints

Welcome to the world of propane-powered homes, where energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability come together in perfect harmony. With its unique qualities and benefits, propane is quickly gaining popularity as a versatile and clean-burning fuel source for residential …

Prepare for Heating Bills

Educational • FAQs • Helpful Hints

Budget Billing Levelizes Heating Bills Many home heating customers enjoyed lower than normal heating bills due to the unusually warm winter. The Weather Channel is saying that this might be the warmest winter on record. Let’s face it, this is …

REMOTE TANK MONITORS – PEACE OF MIND & CONVENIENCE

Helpful Hints

Don’t visit your vacation home in the Catskills, Poconos or Northern New Jersey often in the winter? Too busy to keep an eye on your propane gauge? Afraid you’re going to run out of propane and have your pipes freeze? …

Stay Warm this Winter with Reliable Home Heating Oil Delivery

Educational • Helpful Hints

Don’t let the cold weather get the best of you. Stay warm and comfortable this winter with our reliable heating oil delivery services. Trust Combined Energy Services to keep your home cozy when it matters most. Winter is here, and …

From Energy Efficiency to Environmentally Friendly: The Benefits of Converting to Propane

Energy Saving Tips • Environmental

Looking to make your home more energy efficient while reducing your environmental impact? Look no further than propane. Propane is emerging as one of the most popular choices for homeowners looking to convert to a cleaner and more efficient energy …

Toys for Tots 2023 Collection

Community • News

Combined Energy Services and their subsidiaries’ employees support the Hudson Valley Toys for Tots 2023 Toy Drive. For the last several years, Combined Energy Services along with it’s sister companies Tri-State Carbonation, AllGas Welding, and Wechsler Pool have hosted a …

Over $80,000 donated to local animal shelters since 2015

Community • News

Supporting organizations that work tirelessly to protect and care for animals is near to Combined Energy Services heart. Since 2015, we have made animal shelter operations a little easier with donations of heating fuel.  Non-profit organizations have really struggled over …

How Propane Fireplace Logs Offer a Convenient and Eco-Friendly Heating Solution

Energy Saving Tips • Products

Are you tired of dealing with the hassle of traditional wood-burning fireplaces? Look no further than propane fireplace logs – the convenient and eco-friendly heating solution you’ve been searching for. These innovative fireplace logs provide the warmth and ambiance of …

6 Tips for Safer Grilling

Educational • Helpful Hints

To ensure a good time is had by all, make sure you consider these 6 safety tips when grilling with propane.

Switching Propane Companies: Is It Worth It?

Community • Energy Saving Tips • Products

Switching propane companies is not necessarily difficult, but it does require some research and planning. Answer: You will need to find a new propane supplier, compare prices and services, and possibly schedule a tank installation or transfer. However, if you …

NYPERC 2024 Safe Installation/Rebate Appliance program

Community • Energy Saving Tips • Helpful Hints • Products

This rebate program demonstrates the propane industry’s commitment to consumer awareness, consumer safety, and the benefits of using propane. Note the 2024 program includes rebates for propane water heaters AND propane boilers and furnaces. This rebate program is offered for …

Propane Heat: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying 2023

Energy Saving Tips • Helpful Hints • HVAC Service • Products

Get informed about propane heat with this helpful guide! Here, you will learn everything you need to know before selecting the right kind of propane heater for your needs. Propane heat is a great way to keep warm and cozy …

5 Essential Tips for Maintaining a Propane Generator 2023

Helpful Hints • Products • Safety

Looking for advice on how to maintain a propane generator? We’ve got you covered! Read our five essential tips here and get your generator up and running! Propane generators are a great way to produce electricity during a power outage, …

Helping keep pets at the Sullivan County SPCA warm

Community • News

Supporting local non-profit organizations that care for and protect animal welfare is something that is near and dear to the hearts of Combined Energy Services and its employees. We are grateful once again to be able to make a heating …

Is It Time to Pull The Plug on Your Old Water Heater?

Energy Saving Tips • Products

Is your water heater more than 10 years old? Are you experiencing leaks or is the water not getting up to temperature? It may be time for a new water heater! Industry studies consistently show that water damage from washing machines …

Automatic Delivery FAQs

Billing Delivery

Let’s dispel some auto delivery myths. We’ll start with what autmoatic delivery entails. When you sign up for autmatic delivery, Combined Energy Services monitors your fuel consumption. We use a three-point system to determine when you need fuel. Contrary to …

Oil to Propane Conversion

Energy Saving Tips • HVAC Service • News • Products

Ever thought about converting your oil furnace to propane? It’s possible and might just save you a ton of money in the first year of installation. Here are just a few reasons to consider converting your oil fired furnace to …

Supporting the Pike County Humane Society for 7 Years

Community

Combined Energy Services support several organizations throughout the Tri-State area that care for and protect animals. This year we are thankful to be able to increase our heating oil donation to the Pike County Humane Society to $5,000. “It’s important …

Donating Propane to Pets Alive

Community • News

Combined Energy Services loves animals and we suppport a variety of animal rescue shelters throughout the Tri-State area. Pets Alive, located in Middletown, NY, serves both domestic and farm animals. Combined Energy Services support a variety of animal rescue shelters …

3rd Van Donation to the Pike County Humane Society

Community

Combined Energy Services makes it’s 3rd van donation to PCHS. Combined Energy Services has given away over 30 vehicles to great local non-profits so far and it’s no secret that Combined Energy Services loves animals. So, when we had another …

3rd Van Donation to the Pike County Humane Society

Community • News

Combined Energy Services makes it’s 3rd van donation to PCHS. Combined Energy Services has given away over 30 vehicles to great local non-profits so far and it’s no secret that Combined Energy Services loves animals. So, when we had another …

Combined Energy Services Donates to the Catskills Hatzalah

Community • News

Today, Catskills Hatzalah is a renowned Volunteer Ambulance Service that boasts lightning-quick response times, state-of-the-art dispatching technology and a wide network of trained members who are available to respond to medical emergencies throughout upstate New York. Combined Energy Services is …

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Propane Water Heater for Your Home

Energy Saving Tips • Products

When choosing a propane water heater, there are several factors to consider. Read on to learn more about these important considerations! Propane water heaters are an excellent choice for homes that need hot water quickly. They’re safe and use less …

Propane Generator Tips

Educational • Helpful Hints

A propane generator is an important tool for emergency preparedness. But there are some things you should know about them before using one. Propane generators are used in many different situations, from camping trips to home emergencies. You may not …

3 Reasons for Automatic Delivery

Products

Life is chaotic, and your heating fuel levels are the last thing you need to be worrying about. Thankfully, Combined Energy Services has your back with our automatic  delivery service.  Has winter and the cold temperatures left you feeling concerned about how …

The CES App – Bringing Account Management to YOU!

Helpful Hints • Products

Everything you need to manage your CES account in one place – the CES Smartphone App. Available for the iPhone and Android phones the app is also connect to our website portal. The Combined Energy Services App shares everything you …

Five Cost-Saving Tips for Homes with Propane

Educational • Energy Saving Tips • Helpful Hints

With rural and suburban living on the rise due to high housing prices and easier remote work, real estate agents have a great opportunity to educate their clients about a feature that’s more common outside of cities: propane. Homebuyers who …

Propane Gas Fireplaces Vs Wood Burning Stoves

Energy Saving Tips • Products

A propane fireplace is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a more efficient way to heat your home. Learn about these fireplaces and their benefits! Propane gas fireplaces are a great alternative to traditional wood burning fireplaces. They provide …

Did you know that CES offers heating system service contracts?

Helpful Hints • Products

Maintaining your heating system is something that is routinely forgotten. That is until something goes wrong. Get a head of the game with a heating system service contract from Combined Energy Services. With proper heating system maintenance, you can extend …

Yank that TANK!

Educational • Products • Uncategorized

Buried oil tanks are an extreme environmental liability and can hold up the sale of your home, worse yet if it leaks which can cost tens of thousands to clean the soil and most homeowner’s insurance won’t cover the costs. …

Is Levelized Billing for You?

Billing Delivery

Levelized billing or budget billing is the process whereby your estimated energy bill is divided over the course of 12 months. This give you a set amount to pay each month. Levelized billing takes the guesswork out of your monthly …

Thinking of installing a generator? Don’t wait too long!

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Colorado State University has just updated it’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast and is predicting an above average season. According to The Weather Channel, CSU is predicting 19 named storms including 9 hurricanes with 4 being a Category 3 or …

How to safely hide your propane tank

Helpful Hints • Safety

Spring is in the air. With the snow gone, many are ready to get outside and start working on their yards. Whoa! Where did that big white propane tank come from?  Okay, we know that the only people who think …

New York’s Energy Plans Could Prove Disastrous

Environmental • News

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The CLCPA, enacted in 2019, is a comprehensive response to the climate change that mandates carbon emissions reductions from all sectors of New York’s economy by 40% by 2030, and 85% by 2050. …

Get a Hot Dawg

Products

Hot Dawg Heaters by Modine offer heating solutions for garage, workspace and outbuildings. Available in 6 different models sizes, ranging from 30,000 – 125,000 BTUs. Low profile and lightweight, Hot Dawg Heaters typically hang from the ceiling freeing up precious …

Propane Safety and Power Outages

Educational

Power outages can occur during any season and can range from being a simple inconvenience to, in some cases, a life-threatening situation. Almost any type of weather-related event can cause a power outage, ranging from snow and ice storms to …

Energy Choice Disappearing – Join The Fight

Environmental • News

Did you know that New York State is going to force you to start converting to electric heat in 2030? Are you confident that the electric system in your neighborhood is good enough to get you through a winter storm? …

Everything you need to know about home heating oil & deliveries

Helpful Hints • HVAC Service • Products

Whether you’re a first-time user or seasoned veteran, you can always learn more about home heating oil and your oil delivery options. Home Heating Oil Tanks – Things to consider An average oil tank will last 15-20 years. If your …

The Rise Of Home Energy Prices

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Tighten supply, slowed production, and natural disasters have all contributed to higher pricing throughout the US. Winter 2021/2022 could go down with some of the highest home energy prices that we’ve seen in a long time. The U.S. Energy Information …

Thankful to Help the Sullivan County SPCA

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It’s the season of being thankful and Combined Energy Services is thankful for all the areas’ animal shelters that care for pets that find themselves homeless. We are happy to be able to support a few that are near to …

Supporting Pets Alive With Propane Donations

Community

You know that Combined Energy Services LOVES animals of all kinds. We support a variety of shelters & rescues across our service area. Last year CES decided to help Pets Alive in Orange County in a big way.  After contact …

30th Vehicle Donation in 9 years

Community

Ten Mile River Scout Camp was the proud recipient of Combined Energy Service’s 30th vehicle donation in the past 9 years. Making this Combined Energy Services’ 30th vehicle donation in the last 9 years, Ten Mile River Scout Camp is …

Donating to the Pike County Humane Society

Community • News

For the 6th year in a row, Combined Energy Services donates to the Pike County Humane Society. CES’s donation of heating oil helps keep pets at the shelter warm throughout the winter. Combined Energy Services LOVES pets of all kind …

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