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PROPANE HALIFAX

Propane Heating and Propane Delivery in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Cozy Home, Happy Home

We deliver more than just heating oil and propane. We deliver peace of mind.

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Reliable Business Services

Ultramar delivers high-quality diesel, propane*, lubricants, and equipment to businesses like yours.

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Everything You Need

Choose energy-efficient equipment to keep you warm (or cool) in all seasons.

Advantages

Our local Halifax team provides heating services for both homes and businesses in your area.
We're committed to being the most reliable and convenient choice for heating in Halifax

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Payment Options Made Easy

Pay your heating oil or propane invoice in the way that works best for you. We’ll show you how.

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Your Account, Your Way

The Ultramar Client Space gives you 24/7 access to your account, so you can view and manage your deliveries.

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Automatic Delivery

Get convenience and peace of mind. Ultramar will monitor your tank and schedule your deliveries to your home.

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Order Fuel Online

Order online and get your home heating oil or propane delivered right to your door. It’s easy!

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Emergency Services, Day & Night

Heating is important! That’s why we’re always available if you need us.

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Equal Payments

Avoid surprise by choosing equal payments. Your monthly billing amount is spread over 12 months.

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Protection Plan

Choose maximum comfort with a plan that covers annual maintenance and most repairs on your heating system.

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CANEX Home Heating Program

Eligible customer can save up to 4 cents per litre off the regular delivered price of home heating oil or propane (where available).

We serve your neighbouring community

  • Sackville

  • Cole Harbour

  • Lucasville

Why Switch to Propane?

Energy-efficient propane has become the “fuel of choice” for savvy homeowners and renters. Compared to oil and electric energy sources, propane offers you:

Propane is a safe, clean and non-toxic fuel alternative listed in the Clean Air Act and Energy Policy Act. With tight controls placed on pumps to eliminate any risk of overfill, propane is safer to store and transfer than any other fossil fuel. Propane appliances emit lower Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions than electric water heaters.

Propane is perhaps best known as a fuel of choice for BBQ tanks, but it’s far more versatile than that! Did you know that propane can also power your home’s heat pump, furnace/boiler, water heater, space heaters, fireplace, gas range, refrigerator, clothes dryer, pool heater, generator, and more?
Learn more at our interactive Propane Home

Propane contains more energy per cubic metre than natural gas. For home heating, this provides a more consistent and even distribution of air temperature supply.

Propane gas furnaces and heaters last longer - up to 20 years on average - compared to 14 years for electric heating pumps. A longer life cycle for equipment means less waste in landfills.

Propane equipment often requires less physical space than traditional energy sources, taking up a smaller amount of room in your home.

A wide range of high-quality home heating propane products are available in select locations - from furnaces and boilers to water heaters, fireplaces and other equipment.

We’ll come to your home and provide everything you need, including:
  • Installation
  • Regular maintenance/service
  • Free in-home energy assessments
  • Automatic delivery
  • Conversions from other energy sources to propane
  • Equipment financing

Our Nearby Halifax Locations

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Your Local Branch

30 Oland Court Suite 101
Dartmouth, NS  B3B 1V2
902-468-2244

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm

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Your Local Cardlock

31 Akerley Boulevard
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1J7
902-466-2261

Hours: 24/7

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For Home

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Propane for Business

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Reliable

Dependable, secure supply with straightforward account processing

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Easy to Transport

Tank, dispenser and storage equipment delivered and installed directly on your job site

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Safe

Propane is non-toxic and safer to transfer and store compared to other fossil fuels

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Burns Cleaner

Low-carbon, clean-burning propane has a lower environmental impact than other fossil fuels

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Improved Performance

Contains more energy per cubic metre than natural gas and equipment has a long lifecycle

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Personalized Service

Efficient, personalized local branch service and knowledgeable, licensed propane dealers

Turnkey Propane Equipment for All Your Operational Requirements

Our team of licensed and professional technicians can:

  • Advise on logistics for equipment placement

  • Recommend propane equipment solutions

  • Oversee quick, efficient and safe installations

  • Help manage permit applications

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Questions?

Contact us online or call one of our local customer experience representatives.

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PROPANE FAQ

Propane is a versatile, multi-purpose fuel that is highly portable, clean burning, safe and non-toxic. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure but can be compressed to a transportable liquid.
As an alternative fuel source to oil and electric energy, propane can power your home’s heat pump, furnace/boiler, water heater, space heaters, fireplace, gas range, refrigerator, clothes dryer, pool heater, generator, and more.

Owning a propane tank requires extra steps beyond the purchase itself. There are legal requirements such as registration, obtaining liability insurance (the Canadian industry standard is $5 million liability) and getting a regulated inspection to comply with provincial regulatory boards.
We only lease propane tanks to customers. That way, our customers enjoy a hassle-free service. We take care of the legal requirements - so you can enjoy an easy installation experience and convenient propane fuel deliveries.
Each Ultramar cylinder and tank are delivered and installed by qualified, licensed  technicians who comply with all safety requirements and our own Quality Assurance programs.
Additionally, Ultramar will complete a documented inspection of every propane tank every year.
Ask us about including a tank monitor with your lease
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Yes. While most gas furnaces are configured for natural gas, they can be easily converted to propane.

Yes. These "dual-fuel" or "hybrid" systems use propane for heating and an electric heat pump for cooling.
Together, they can improve energy efficiency and comfort, especially in mixed climates.
A hybrid heating system can switch to propane heat, which provides better comfort and more efficient heating in colder climates.

Generally, a 500-gallon (1,892-litre) tank can hold enough propane to meet the annual energy needs of an average four-bedroom home.
Tanks of 1,000 gallons (3,785 litres) or more may be needed for larger homes with swimming pools and hot tubs.
A permit is required. Permits are included with the Ultramar installation service package.

If the tank percentage fell quickly after a delivery, especially if the weather has been cold, this is normal.
Although your tank gauge may read 80% right after a fill, inspecting the gauge the following morning may show a percentage drop of up to 5%, even if no gas has been used.
This occurs because your propane gas is delivered as a liquid. Like all liquids, it expands as temperatures rise and contracts when temperatures fall. (Actually, the liquid propane in a tank will expand 270 times its volume once it vaporizes into a gas.).
You will still have the same number of litres of propane, but it will occupy less (or more) volume depending on changes in temperature.
For this reason - whether the tank is filled partially or fully - the delivery driver relies on the bleeder valve (and not the gauge) to measure how much propane fuel is being added.
Important reminder: The gauge reading on your tank only measures the level of liquid remaining in the tank. It will vaporize into gas, which is what your equipment and appliances burn in order to operate.

It is time to re-order propane when your gauge reaches between 20 - 30%.

Business Services FAQ

Ultramar is committed to being your fuel supplier. We offer:

Bulk propane for your business / industry offers: 
  • Reliable
  • Easy to transport
  • Safe/non-toxic
  • Burns cleaner
  • Improved performance
  • Personalized service
Note: Propane delivery is available at select locations
Open an account

Keep your job running without the need for detours to an offsite refuelling station. We’ll deliver the fuel you need directly to your tanks, equipment and fleet. Schedule refills during breaks or between shifts.
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**Note: Onsite refuelling is available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Montreal area and select locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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