Residential Propane Tank Maintenance

How much propane remains in your tank to check propane level slowly pour a glass of hot not boiling water on one side of the tank.

Residential propane tank maintenance.

Tanks will likely need repairs if they are not properly maintained and if beyond repair are taken out of service as required by law for safety reasons. The delivery company will also make sure the gas supply to your propane appliance inlet meets the manufacturer s recommended pressure and flow rate. More than 50 million americans rely on residential propane tanks to fuel their homes. For underground propane tanks we will make sure the hole meets distance and excavation requirements.

For those who own their residential propane tank it s up to them to cover the costs of maintenance and repairs. Your propane appliance technician will handle nearly all appliance maintenance and repairs. Owning your propane tank also means taking on the responsibility of maintaining that propane tank. Preventative maintenance ensures a long life for your propane tank and helps reduce the number of repairs.

When you rent your tank the tank maintenance and some repairs are typically taken care of by the propane company. That means the costs associated with any repairs or routine maintenance falls on you. For an above ground propane tank we will put a concrete pad or blocks in place before we install your tank. For those that choose to rent their propane tank maintenance falls under the burden of the lender.

The propane delivery company is responsible for delivering propane. You should see condensation appear on the tank.