For the Plumbing Professional

Whether you're a seasoned plumber or just starting out, our Propane Plumber page has all the tools you need to become a propane installation expert. From informative water heater resources to trainining, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to keep your customers warm, comfortable, and powered by the clean and efficient benefits of propane.

Why propane?

Expand your water heater offerings. Pull the plug on electric water heaters.

Give your customers the power of choice – and the edge on energy efficiency – by becoming a propane water heater installation pro. Here's why propane pulls ahead of electric, both for you and your clients:

For Your Business:

Customer Satisfaction: Homeowners love endless hot water, faster recovery times, and efficiency of propane. Happy customers mean repeat business and referrals.
Expand Your Service Offerings: By offering both tank and tankless propane options, you cater to a wider range of customer needs and budgets.

Customer Advantages:

Superior Efficiency: Propane water heaters can reach energy efficiency ratings of up to 95%, compared to around 80% for electric models. That translates to lower energy bills for your customers.
Endless Hot Water (Tankless): Tankless propane water heaters deliver a continuous flow of hot water, eliminating cold showers mid-laundry cycle.
Faster Recovery Times (Tank): Propane water heaters heat water much quicker than electric models, so customers won't have to wait long for a hot shower after someone else uses the hot water.
Space Saving (Tankless): Tankless models free up valuable floor space, ideal for smaller homes or those with limited storage.

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Propane vs. Electric

PROPANE WORKS HARDER

Because it’s stored onsite, propane is there even when the electricity goes out. Plus, propane can meet all of a home’s major energy needs, inside and out.

PROPANE MEANS COMFORT

Homeowners want a place they can relax and truly feel at home. From more comfortable home heating to providing endless hot water, propane delivers.

PROPANE SAVES MONEY

Propane is so affordable, and propane appliances are so efficient that homeowners can save hundreds of dollars in annual energy costs.

PROPANE IS SUSTAINABLE

Much of America’s electricity is produced by coal-burning power plants. Plus, it takes 2.52 units of electricity to produce and deliver one unit of energy to a home, versus just 1.01 for propane. For sustainability, propane wins hands down.

Texas Propane Appliance Rebate Program Suspended

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) has suspended its Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program to consumers for 2024.

State Requirements

Plumbers and contractors doing doing propane work in Texas must be licensed or registered with the Railroad Commission of Texas. Individuals who are currently licensed as master or journeyman plumbers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or who are currently licensed with a Class A or B Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to register with the Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) department and be granted an exemption to the Category D licensing and examination requirements.

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Training Available

The National Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) offers a free course developed by experts that covers all the basics of working with propane appliances. The objective of the training is for plumbing and HVAC instructors and training professionals everywhere to add this course to their curriculum and employee training programs. Together, we can train the next generation of professionals to work with propane.