Month: February 2021

Besides the obvious problem of having a dangerously cold house, you also run the risk of having more serious issues, like frozen water pipes or a long-term mold problem. You’ll also have to pay out of pocket for the pressure test required by law when you restart your propane system after a service interruption.

Those are some strong reasons to avoid a fuel runout. But how do you do that?

Watch Your Propane Tank Gauge

If you manage your own propane deliveries, it’s critical to keep a close eye on your propane tank gauge throughout the winter – especially when temperatures drop suddenly (the way they have been the last few weeks). You could be using fuel 50 percent more quickly during a cold snap here in Rochester or Buffalo, so be sure to make monitoring your fuel tank part of your weekly routine.

Of course, if you don’t want to go through that hassle, there is an easier and FREE alternative to will call delivery: automatic propane delivery from Irish Propane

FREE Automatic Propane Delivery

Automatic propane delivery offers a great way to take the worry out of managing your winter fuel supply.

When you become an Irish Propane automatic delivery customer, our systems will estimate your fuel use based on your past bills and the current weather, scheduling a top-off when your tank reaches about one-quarter full. Best of all, there are no fees for automatic delivery – think of it as FREE peace of mind!

Contact Irish Propane today to make the switch to automatic fuel delivery – or to request a propane delivery in Buffalo and Rochester, NY!

If you’re new to owning a propane-powered home here in the Buffalo or Rochester, NY – or don’t have much experience running propane equipment year-round – you may wonder how often you can expect to refill your propane tank.

Timing Your Propane Delivery

To estimate how often you will need a propane delivery, you will need to know three things:

1. The size of your propane tank (typically 250 to 1000 gallons);
2. The number, types, and sizes of your propane appliances;
3. How much fuel each of your appliances consumes in typical use (we will take a look at that below).

Energy Use Of Common Propane Appliances

The amount of propane your appliances will use depends on factors ranging from the size and efficiency of each unit to how well it was matched to your space, installed, and maintained. But the following table should give you some idea of how much each appliance uses to do its job:

• HVAC Furnace – 100,000 to 200,000 BTU (~1 to 2 gallons)/hour
• Tankless water heater – 40,000 BTU/hour (~1.5 gallons / day)
• Fireplace with ceramic logs – 26,000 BTU/hour (1 gallon / 3 hours)
• Gas cooktop/range – 65,000 BTU/hour (5 to 10 gallons / month)
• Gas clothes dryer – 35,000 BTU/hr (< 1 gallon/ day)

If you want a better idea of how much propane your home might use – and how quickly – contact us today. Our experts will help you determine whether or not your propane tank is right-sized for your home and usage so you can be sure you’re getting the most value for your money.

And if you want to greatly reduce the costs and hazards of a propane run-out, sign up for FREE automatic propane delivery from and let us worry about it!

Looking for reliable propane deliveries in our service area? Join the Irish Propane family of customers for the best propane gas and propane gas services in the Western New York State.