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Propane Near Me – What to look for in a propane supplier
There are a lot of propane companies out there. Big international conglomerates and small single truck Mom & Pop companies serve communities all over the country, but what makes a good propane supplier for you? Whether you’re looking for a …
Yearly Furnace – Boiler Maintenance – Is it really necessary?
Living here in the Northeast, you can’t escape running a furnace in the winter. With the exception of electric heat, most rural area residents use either propane gas or home heating oil to run their heating equipment. Burning any type …
Add Beauty & Value to Your Home with a Propane Fire Pit
Did you know that having an outdoor area that includes a fire pit is another home improvement that not only increases your home value, helps in the sale, and adds beauty? According to Consumer Reports, “Homes mentioning “fire pit” in …
Get Your Off-Road Diesel & Ethanol Free Gas in Monticello
Combined Energy Services offers both ethanol free gasoline and off-road diesel at our Monticello gas station. Everything from chain saws to boat engines run best when fueled with ethanol free gasoline. You will find that manufacturers of small engine equipment …
Preparing for Winter with Dependable Propane
Now is time to get ready for winter and you can depend on propane to be there when you need it most. Did you know that propane appliances can save you money? Find out how! Dependable Energy When You Need …
Van Donation to the Pike County Humane Society
Being a local family-owned business means that you know the businesses you support. Helping organizations that help animals is meaningful to Combined Energy Services. Pictured are PCHS Executive Director Barry Heim, Marla Donald & Paul Checkur from CES along with …
Get S’More Out Of Your Yard
Camp fires are a great addition to your home on a spring or summer evening… There is nothing better than sitting around the fire, enjoying a warm evening, socializing with family and friends. Everyone loves a fire but not everyone …
CES Donates to the Monticello Rotary Club
The Monticello Rotary Club is down to it’s last $15,000 for the rebuilding of the pavilion at DeHoyos Park. Donations are requested to finish up the project. The Monticello Rotary Club pavilion at the DeHoyos Park has been used by …
Propane Gas Grill Safety
Knowing how to safely operate your propane gas grill this summer is important. Take some tips from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. Propane Cylinders are Safe and Easy to Use- Each year propane companies recycle millions of propane cylinders …
Recycle Old Propane BBQ Cylinders
CES recycles old propane BBQ cylinders. Did you know more than being illegal to throw your old propane cylinder into the garbage, more importantly someone working on that refuse collection truck, a transfer station or landfill could be injured or …
Don’t take a chance with your home’s energy prices
Combined Energy Services offers two different pre-buy options for your home’s heating fuels. These plans allow you to purchase your home’s heating fuel at a fixed price that will not go up during the heating season.* PRE-PAY PRICE PROTECTION PLANS Pay for …
Better hot water starts with Propane
Gallon for gallon propane provides you with more hot water quicker than electric water heaters. Propane storage tank and tankless systems heat water more efficiently, and with fewer emissions compared with other options. They offer a variety of advantages, especially …
Tired of High Energy Bills
Combined Energy Services has a variety of payments plans to help ease the worry of high winter heating bills CES Levelized Payment PLANS – Get peace of mind knowing what your heating bills will be each month. Take control of …
What To Know About Owning Your Propane Tank
It’s important to know your responsibilities if you choose to own a propane tank Each year and especially just before the heating season begins, we receive requests from prospective customers regarding the purchase of propane tanks. Many people don’t understand …
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Prepare for Every Possibility! Before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible. Create an emergency plan: Work with your family to create a …
Experiencing Higher Bills?
How being home more often affects your energy consumption These are certainly unusual times. A virus, COVID-19, that is affecting the entire world in ways we’ve never imagine. Many of us are not only staying away from our favorite places …
Portable Outdoor Propane Heater Safety
Brought to you by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) here are some tips to keep you safe around outdoor propane heaters. These safe, effective heaters are a great way to warm up a patio or outdoor space. Just …
High Quality Home Heating Oil
Combined Energy Services delivers more than just High Quality Home Heating Oil. We deliver piece of mind! As one of the most progressive and largest independent fuel suppliers in the region, we strive to be truly a full-service home heating …
Hudson Valley Toys For Tots
Combined Energy Services Monticello office is an annual drop off location for the Hudson Valley Toys for Tots. In 2019 the Hudson Valley Toys for Tots, under the supervision of Sgt. George Matthews, distributed 82,005 toys and supported 39,864 children. …
Update To Online Account Information
Statements & Invoices Now Available Through the Online Portal Our online portal just received another update – Statements/Invoices will begin appearing online! That means moving forward you will begin to see these items available for download and print on our …
Changing HVAC Air Filters
Seasons are changing and so should your air filters As summer slowly rolls to a close and everything pumpkin starts to pop up, it’s not only the leaves that need to be changing. Anyone who uses a forced air system …
What you need to know about buying clubs
There’s a saying that not everything that glitters is gold. That saying can be applied to home energy buying clubs. They may look like a best buy but when the going gets tough, they may not be able to deliver. …
Hope is Not Canceled
Virtual Event – August 2020 As many of you know, Combined Energy Services has been a proud sponsor of the Allyson Whitney 5k for the last 9 years. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled in May, but Barbara and her team …
Van Donation Helps Seniors
Another Combined Energy Services van has found a new life helping seniors at the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (pikeaaa.org). With almost 30 serviceable vehicles donated to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years, CES is pleased to …
Installing a Generator
Thinking of installing a generator? Don’t wait too long! As if 2020 hasn’t be strange enough, Colorado State University has just updated it’s 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast. According to The Weather Channel, CSU is predicting 24 named storms – …
Comfort and Warmth
Nothing can replicate the warmth and comfort of a fireplace or stove. Coming inside after a long day of working or playing in the cold weather and sitting in front of the fire with a beverage of choice can be …
Why Use Propane?
Propane gas or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is a convenient, readily accessible energy product that is available for your home or business. It is a powerhouse for all the comforts and necessities you need to operate, and it does its …
Helping Us Help You
Delivery & Service Safety Being able to make safe, efficient deliveries and service calls is paramount to our operations. We train our employees how to make and maintain safe service calls to our customers. Unfortunately, all this can be turned …
Van Finds a New Home with Pets Alive
CES Donates Van to Pets Alive in Middletown, New York Combined Energy Services and its subsidiaries have donated over 25 serviceable vehicles to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years. From camps to animal shelter to veteran’s organizations, when …
Telecommuting & Energy Consumption
How working from home affects your energy consumption Many American workers are doing their jobs from home today. Forbes is quoted as saying “58% of American Knowledge workers are doing their jobs from home”. To some this is a dream …
Helping those that help animals
CES Donates All Heating Propane to Pets Alive in Middletown, New York By donating propane for all their buildings we’re helping Pets Alive save money that they can better use elsewhere. You know that Combined Energy Services LOVES animals of …
A New Life for a Service Van
Former Wechsler Pool Service truck to become mobile wood shop From camps to animal shelters, Combined Energy Services and its subsidiaries have donated over 25 serviceable vehicles to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years. When a vehicle is …
Convert to Propane
Convert from Home Heating Oil to Propane – You gain more than just efficiency, you gain Space! We’ve helped hundreds, if not thousands, of area residents make the switch from home heating oil to clean energy efficient propane gas. Many …
NYPGA 2020 Rebates Available
Act quick – these rebates won’t last! New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) has continued the conversion-replacement rebate program for 2020, using PERC funds to support retention and growth of safe, efficient propane appliances in New York. The available rebates …
Keep Your Furnace Running Smoothly
First and foremost, regular maintenance can help prevent unexpected breakdowns when you need your furnace the most. By addressing any potential issues early on, you can avoid the inconvenience of a malfunctioning system during the chilly months. Additionally, a well-maintained …
You can count on CES
Whether’s it’s home heating fuel or service – you can count on us! We’ve certainly met a few challenges since 1968. There’s been blizzards, power outages, tornadoes and fuel shortages but we’ve never seen anything quite like COVID-19. Our new …
Why am I getting a bill?
I’m on auto pay! You are actually receiving a copy of your invoice, not another bill. Customers that are on auto pay, either with a credit card or ACH, still receive a copy of the invoice for their records. That …
Being home & auto delivery
How the pandemic affects your energy consumption These are certainly unusual times. A virus, COVID-19, that is affecting the entire world in ways we’ve never imagine. A term, social distancing, has left many of us at home. We are now …
COVID-19 Statement
To our valued customers we want to take a minute to relay our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities that we serve. They remain our top priority as we continue to take necessary …
Refill Your BBQ Tank With Us
Lower prices for BBQ Tank Refills – Prices dropped even lower! At a time when store shelves are bare and supplies are limited, CES has lowered its price to fill BBQ tanks to $10 + tax for a 20lb tank. …
Bulk Bleach – Disinfectant
IMPORTANT —- COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS & HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: CORONA-VIRUS CONCERNS: Bleach is a strong & effective disinfectant – it’s effective in killing bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza virus. Diluted bleach disinfects within 10-60 mins contact time and is available …
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
Recent world events are giving us an opportunity to purchase the lowest capped pricing on home heating oil in YEARS! Call today and purchase your next heating searson’s capped price home heating fuel & sign up for budget billing. 12 …
If it sounds too good to be true…
We’ve been hearing about all kinds of offers from competing propane gas or heating oil companies that sound just too good to be true. Most are claiming below going market rates for a fixed term, such as a year or …
Annual Clean & Service
You wouldn’t hesitate to clean spilt milk, would you? So why do you hesitate to clean and service the hardest working appliance in your home? Your furnace or boiler keeps your home warm and cozy all winter long, sometimes starting …
Is My BBQ Tank Still Good?
Well that depends. Lately, we’ve been seeing quite a few bad tanks come in for refill. What makes a tank bad or unsafe for refill? A few things. Propane is stored in liquid form in a high-pressure tank. It vaporizes, …
Water heaters: Gas vs Electric
What you need to know Next to heating and air conditioning, water heating eats up a large chunk of your home’s energy budget. A whopping 25% to be exact! Old, inefficient and leaking water heaters can use even more. What …
More than a Generator Fuel
Propane is a GREAT choice for your generator, but it can do so much more! Propane can be your fuel source for heat, cook your food, warm up your water and light up your fireplace. If you already have a …
Automatic Delivery Contest Snowblower Winner Announced!
CES offered an incentive to sign up for automatic delivery by giving away a snowblower to one random winner. The winner was selected from Combined Energy Services automatic delivery customers on Wednesday, January 22, and the lucky customer was Ken …
RETIRE YOUR OIL HEATING SYSTEM
Is it time to retire your heating oil system? Your heating oil system worked well for years. It chugged along keeping your family warm. Now it seems to have lost its vigor. The years have made it less efficient than …
Pike County Humane Society Benefits from Donation
Combined Energy Services loves pets and the people who help them! That’s why the Pike County Humane Society was the recipient of a $2,000 fuel oil donation. Chris Roberts (left) and Dan Driscoll (right) presented Barry Heim, executive director PCHS, …