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You may think that running out of propane will just affect the ability to heat your house or run your appliance or whatever it is that you use propane for. But the truth is, running out of propane can cause a number of problems – and potential propane safety issues – for your propane-powered home.
Consider the following consequences of letting your propane tank run out:
- If you leave a valve or gas line open when the propane supply runs out, it can cause a leak when the system is recharged.
- An empty propane tank is practically breeding ground for air and moisture to enter, causing rust build-up inside of your tank. Not only is this permanent, but also then masks the propane odor, making it more difficult to detect a leak or when something else has gone haywire with your tank. The risks associated with this are all equally as dangerous.
- If you run out of gas, your pilot lights will go out – a very dangerous situation if not handled properly.
- By federal code, all out-of-gas calls require a visit from a qualified technician to perform a leak test in your home – paid for by you.
- Once you have detected the empty tank, had it checked out for leak, you need to ensure that all the valves and gas lines running to the tank are shut tight. Otherwise, when your tank is refilled, it will cause a leak which brings you back to square one.
As we have learned, there are far too many hazardous risks and hassles associated with a dry propane tank. With all of these ramifications that can occur with a propane tank leak, it is essential that you are properly monitoring your propane tank – especially when you can avoid the problem with automatic delivery and tank monitoring from Total Fuel Service.
The bottom line: when you sign up for Automatic Propane Delivery, you’ll never have to think about run-outs – or about scheduling a refill or waiting for a delivery – again. Running out of propane is a big deal, but our Total Fuel pros are here to help you to avoid it from ever happening.
A few propane tips for spring!
Check for Rust on the Propane Tank
After a cold, wet winter, it’s best to make sure that your propane tank doesn’t have any rust on it. Rust can cause serious damage if not taken care of right away. If you find rust, it’s important to remove it as soon as possible. This will prevent any propane leaks or the possibility of water contaminating your propane supply.
Clean up around Your Propane Tank
In order to get your tank filled as quickly and efficiently as possible, it’s important to clean up around your propane tank. Make sure your tank is clean from debris that could cause obstacles getting to it. This means removing dirt, leaves, and other things that would keep it from being accessible, like poison ivy, wasp nests, and branches.
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Sources: https://www.parkergas.com/2016/10/25/what-happens-if-i-run-out-of-propane/; https://tankutility.com/propane-tank-empty-run-out/