County Propane

What County Propane does

County Propane LLC is a family-owned and operated propane delivery and services company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The company serves residential homeowners, commercial customers, and home builders across Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties. Its core offering is delivery of its proprietary HD5 Premium Plus propane, marketed as the cleanest-burning propane available, paired with Automatic Delivery scheduling driven by usage history and weather data, wireless tank monitoring, and 24-hour emergency service.

The company's product surface extends beyond fuel delivery into tank installation and leasing (above-ground and underground), appliance sales and installation through partnered installers (gas fireplaces, pool heaters, space heaters, propane grills), and the Community Propane System, a centralized distribution infrastructure for residential developers. A physical showroom in Downingtown supports appliance retail and grill tank refills, while an online customer portal (MyFuelPortal) provides account and payment access.

County Propane monetizes through a mix of usage-based fuel delivery revenue, recurring tank lease subscriptions, one-time installation fees, hardware sales, professional service work, and promotional pricing programs including Level Pay (12-month fixed payments), AutoPay discounts, and tiered referral credits. Its go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer via phone, website, showroom, and word-of-mouth referrals, with a deliberate positioning against national propane chains on the basis of local family ownership, certified technicians, transparent pricing, and decades-long customer relationships.

Name

County Propane

Legal name

County Propane LLC

Website

https://countypropaneonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

County Propane is a family-owned propane delivery and services company founded in 1984, serving residential, commercial, and home builder customers across Southeastern Pennsylvania with proprietary HD5 Premium Plus fuel, tank leasing, appliance installation, and the Community Propane System for developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution and Energy Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (4572)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Propane delivery
• Residential propane service
• Commercial propane supply
• Propane tank leasing
• Construction temporary heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Downingtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Propane Delivery and Sales: Core revenue from delivery and sale of propane fuel to residential, commercial, and business customers throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
2. Propane Tank Leasing: Revenue from leasing propane tanks to customers with maintenance and repair included in lease contracts
3. Propane Tank Installation: Installation services for above-ground and underground propane tanks with first and second stage regulators
4. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of propane appliances including space heaters, gas fireplaces, pool heaters, and propane grills through partnerships with local businesses
5. Service and Maintenance: Service work including repairs, maintenance, and professional services for propane systems and appliances
6. Grill Tank Refills: Propane grill cylinder refills at their Downingtown office location

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

County Propane delivers its proprietary HD5 Premium Plus propane fuel to residential, commercial, and homebuilder/construction customers across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Its core services include automatic propane delivery, propane tank installation and leasing, temporary construction heating, a Community Propane System for residential developments, and a Downingtown showroom selling propane appliances and providing grill tank refills.

Product overview

County Propane is a family-owned propane delivery and services company serving southeastern Pennsylvania since 1984. The company operates a single unified offering built around its proprietary HD5 Premium Plus propane fuel, combined with comprehensive delivery services, tank installation/leasing, and a range of propane appliances. Core services include residential and commercial propane delivery with automatic delivery scheduling, temporary heating for construction, and the Community Propane System for homebuilders. The company also offers an array of propane appliances including space heaters, gas fireplaces, pool heaters, and grills through its Downingtown showroom and partnered installers. Supporting features include wireless tank monitoring, online account management, and referral programs for both residential and commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premium Plus HD5: Proprietary HD5 Premium Plus propane - the company's flagship cleanest-burning propane product

Products and services

• HD5 Premium Plus Propane Proprietary HD5-grade propane fuel marketed as the cleanest-burning propane available, designed for maximum energy efficiency in residential and commercial propane appliances.
• Residential Propane Delivery Reliable propane delivery service to homes throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania with automatic delivery options, wireless tank monitoring, and 24-hour emergency service.
• Commercial Propane Services Customized commercial propane solutions for businesses including fleet fueling, autogas, temporary heating, and bulk delivery for hospitality, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and agriculture customers.
• Propane Tank Installation and Leasing Professional installation and leasing of above-ground and underground propane tanks of various sizes, with first and second stage regulators, including maintenance and repair services.
• Community Propane System Centralized propane distribution system for residential developers using large holding tanks and underground pipe networks, streamlining construction and reducing costs by eliminating individual tank installations per home.
• Temporary Heating Services Rental of temporary heating equipment and propane delivery for construction job sites, with short-term emergency rentals also available.
• Propane Space Heaters Indoor propane space heaters sold and installed through partnered local businesses for residential heating applications.
• Gas Fireplaces and Gas Logs Sales and installation of vented and ventless gas fireplaces, gas log sets, and fireplace inserts through partnered local businesses.
• Propane Pool Heaters Propane-powered pool heating systems available for sale with professional installation services and maintenance tune-ups offered at the Downingtown showroom.
• Propane Grills Sales of propane grills from inventory at the Downingtown showroom, including propane grill tank refills at discounted rates.
• Standby Generators Propane-powered whole-house standby generator installation and related services through partnered installers.
• Grill Tank Refills Propane grill cylinder refills available at the Downingtown office location, with a 30% discount plus a free gallon per cylinder for new customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• HD5 Premium Plus propane provides cleaner burning for maximum energy efficiency compared to standard propane

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas: Largest propane retailer in the United States, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers nationally. Overlaps with County Propane across all product lines and competes for the same customer segments in Pennsylvania.
• Heritage Propane: Large national propane distributor acquired by Energy Transfer, serving residential and commercial customers across the U.S. Competes with regional players like County Propane on price, fleet reach, and commercial contracts.
• Ferrellgas: Publicly traded national propane distributor (and Blue Rhino parent) with residential, commercial, and tank exchange operations. Direct overlap with County Propane's delivery, tank installation, and grill refill services.
• Suburban Propane: National propane distributor with residential, commercial, and autogas offerings. Competes head-to-head with County Propane in Pennsylvania and sets the benchmark for service features like automatic delivery and tank monitoring.

Direct peers

• Blue Rhino: Nation's leading propane tank exchange brand, operating grill cylinder refills and exchange at retail partner locations. Comparable to County Propane's grill tank refill service line and reflects consumer-facing propane retail competition.
• Hocon Gas: Regional propane and heating fuel distributor serving Connecticut and parts of the Northeast U.S. with residential and commercial propane delivery. Comparable in scope, customer mix, and service offerings to County Propane.
• ThompsonGas: Regional propane delivery company serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across multiple U.S. states. Highly comparable to County Propane in business model (propane delivery, tank installation, automatic refill), with similar size and regional focus.
• Paraco Gas: Family-founded regional propane distributor serving the Northeast U.S., including parts of Pennsylvania. Direct competitor with overlapping service area, comparable residential/commercial delivery model, and tank leasing offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDWzbk1exJqYKyJslGii_Yg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/CountyPropane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/county-propane
• Instagraminstagram.com/countypropanepa
• Xx.com/countypropane

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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