How to Avoid a No-Heat Situation This Winter
Nobody wants to lose heat in their North Texas home during the dead of winter. Losing heat because of a fuel runout can be stressful and expensive. Knowing certain things like how to check your fuel level, when to order propane, and how long your tank will last can help you avoid runouts. Read this blog for the top tips on how to avoid a no-heat situation this winter.
Tips to Avoid Heater Breakdowns
Know How to Check Your Fuel Gauge
Are you familiar with your propane tank and how to determine when you need a delivery? Lift the lid on your tank and view the percentage available. Typically, you want to reorder when you get to 30%. This gives us time to get you on the schedule. It’s a good idea to check your fuel levels routinely so that it becomes a habit. Take weather into account when planning your deliveries, too. Heavy storms and extremely cold weather can make heating systems run longer and make roads become impassable—a combination that may cause a fuel emergency. If bad weather is on the way, please be sure to place your order in enough time to get a refill. Otherwise, you risk running out.
Know When to Order Propane
Keep an eye on your tank gauge. Be sure to order propane before your tank reaches 30%. This gives us time to bring your delivery and helps you avoid a no-heat emergency.
Know How Long Your Tank Can Last
The duration for a tank of propane will depend on several factors such as how big your tank is, how much propane you’re using, and the consumption rate of the appliances you are running on propane. By getting a tank monitor, you can learn the average amount of time your tank will last based on your usage.
Related Post: What Is a Propane Tank Monitor & How Does It Work?
Know What to Do If You Run Out
If you notice your propane tank is empty, the first thing to do is to turn off all propane appliances. While you wait for your propane delivery, set up temporary heating. If you have space heaters, make sure they’re positioned safely away from any flammable materials, and never leave them unattended. Running out of propane could leave your home colder than usual, potentially affecting plumbing. If it’s freezing, keep your faucets slightly open to allow a small stream of water to flow, which helps prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.
Switch to Automatic Delivery or Get a Tank Monitor
If you’re used to calling in and placing an order each time you need a propane delivery, switch to automatic delivery. With this service, our advanced system keeps track of your propane usage for you, delivering fuel to your home automatically when you need it. You could also get a tank monitor, which will alert you when you need a refill.
Contact Us for Questions
If you have any questions or concerns about your propane usage, your tank, or about running out, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you.
