Star Gas Partners, L.P., through its subsidiary, Petro Holdings, Inc., operates as a home heating oil and propane distributor and services provider in the United States. It also installs, maintains, and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment, as well as provides ancillary home services, including home security and plumbing to approximately 11,500 customers. As of September 30, 2012, the company sold home heating oil and propane to approximately 416,000 full service residential and commercial customers. In addition, it sells home heating oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel to approximately 48,000 customers on a delivery only basis. Kestrel Heat, LLC operates as the general partner of the company. Star Gas Partners, L.P. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.