Am I Using Too Much Propane?
Jan 19, 2025
It can be concerning to feel like you're using too much propane. Here are some potential reasons and solutions:
Cold Weather: So this might be a bit obvious, but during periods of cold weather, it's common to use alot more propane for heating. This is especially true at extreme cold temperatures when your furnace is running continuously. If you have a smart thermostat, you can check your furnace run times and compare to previous months and temperatures.
Appliance Efficiency: Ensure your propane appliances are running efficiently. Check your furnace filters, and even schedule a heating system tune up with your HVAC company. If you're unsure who to use for this, we would be happy to recommend some local service companies that we trust.
Maintenance: If you have recently moved any stoves, replaced appliances, or had service to your propane system, you should give us a call to perform a leak/pressure check.
Usage Analysis: If you are still unsure, give us a call to check your previous usage to compare to what you are using now. You can also log into our online portal for tank monitoring, or visit your account to see previous purchases to see if your consumption has increased.
Most importantly, if you can not identify a reason as to why you are using more propane than usual, call us immediately so that we can ensure it is not caused by a leak in your system. Leaks are extremely rare in a well-maintained system, but it is always better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
Cold Weather: So this might be a bit obvious, but during periods of cold weather, it's common to use alot more propane for heating. This is especially true at extreme cold temperatures when your furnace is running continuously. If you have a smart thermostat, you can check your furnace run times and compare to previous months and temperatures.
Appliance Efficiency: Ensure your propane appliances are running efficiently. Check your furnace filters, and even schedule a heating system tune up with your HVAC company. If you're unsure who to use for this, we would be happy to recommend some local service companies that we trust.
Maintenance: If you have recently moved any stoves, replaced appliances, or had service to your propane system, you should give us a call to perform a leak/pressure check.
Usage Analysis: If you are still unsure, give us a call to check your previous usage to compare to what you are using now. You can also log into our online portal for tank monitoring, or visit your account to see previous purchases to see if your consumption has increased.
Most importantly, if you can not identify a reason as to why you are using more propane than usual, call us immediately so that we can ensure it is not caused by a leak in your system. Leaks are extremely rare in a well-maintained system, but it is always better to be safe than sorry in this situation.