When Should You Schedule a Propane Delivery?

Propane is a reliable, efficient energy source for heating your Western North Carolina home and powering appliances. But knowing when to order propane can be tricky, especially when your usage varies by season. Understanding your propane gauge and refill timing is key to keeping your heating system running smoothly. Keep reading to learn how to read your fuel tank gauge and the benefits of switching to automatic delivery.

What You Should Know About Scheduling Your Propane Deliveries in NC

How to Read Your Fuel Tank Gauge

Are you familiar with your propane tank and how to determine when you need to schedule a propane delivery? Here are some steps to follow when keeping an eye on your tank:

1. Visit your fuel tank. Propane tanks are located outside of your home, either above-ground or underground.[BS1] 

2. For propane tanks, lift the lid on your tank and view the percentage available. If your tank is underground, the dome is at ground level. Typically, propane tanks have a dial that ranges from 0-90, indicating the tank’s fuel level as a percentage. For example, the needle points to 50; the tank is 50% full. We recommend reordering when your tank gets to 30%. This gives your fuel supplier time to get you on their schedule and reduces the risk of a runout.

3. When it comes to understanding how full your propane tank is, a tank filled to 80% is considered full. This allows for safe expansion in case outside temperatures fluctuate.

Avoid a Fuel Emergency

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, 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.

Other changes to your home, such as an additional full-time resident or new appliances, can also increase fuel consumption. If there are changes to your home or bad weather on the way, please be sure to regularly check your tank and order propane before you risk running out. If you’re looking for a stress-free way to order propane, consider automatic delivery.

How Does Automatic Propane Delivery Work?

With state-of-the-art propane tank monitoring technology and degree-day calculations, we create a custom fuel delivery schedule. You can skip the stress of manually ordering propane and arranging your busy schedule around delivery dates.

Why Should I Sign Up?

• Smarter Spending: Customers who sign up for automatic delivery with Bumgarner Propane will receive a discounted per-gallon rate, plus no added fees for off-route, after-hours, or emergency deliveries.
• Priority Scheduling: Instead of waiting for an order during our standard delivery window, you will have priority scheduling, especially during peak season.
• Improved Protection: Running out of propane can cause equipment damage and unnecessary safety risks associated with a no-fuel emergency. Customers who sign up for auto delivery minimize the likelihood of this happening.
• Total Convenience: You can count on our service team to deliver your fuel when you need it.

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Get Ahead of Winter with Bumgarner Propane

By scheduling a propane refill before your tank is below 30% or signing up for automatic delivery with Bumgarner Propane, you can avoid the stress of an emergency runout and enjoy peace of mind all winter long. Our experienced team is dedicated to keeping homeowners warm, safe, and stress-free. Contact us at Bumgarner Propane to learn more about enrolling in automatic delivery or placing an order.