Propane Tanks 101

Written on: December 5, 2022

Important Info

Because there are so many different ways to use propane in and around your Massachusetts home and beyond, propane gets stored in different ways. Propane is easy to transport in the smaller cylinders you use with your grill, outdoor heater or RV. Large propane tanks (some aboveground some underground) store propane for residential, commercial, and even industrial uses.

Brideau Energy offers our customers a variety of propane tank services. We install propane tanks and also offer tank monitoring. Our team of experts is also here to help you choose the right size tank for your home. We’ll factor in the size of your home, your fuel usage, and your budget to help you make the best choice for your household. If you choose to lease your tank, you won’t have to pay a lot of money for installation, and we’ll handle maintenance and repairs.

At Brideau Energy, we make having a propane tank as easy as possible. Keep reading to learn more about the propane tanks and propane services we offer.

Tank Sizes

When it comes to propane tanks, there’s no one size fits all option. Our technicians are trained and knowledgeable. We understand all the variables that need to be considered when trying to pick the right tank. For example: How big is your home? How many gallons of propane do you use (on average) every month? Do you use propane for home heating, to power appliances, or both?

Here’s an overview of the different tank sizes Brideau Energy offers:

• 60-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are ideal for small propane appliances such as a grill or small propane space heater.
• 120-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are not large enough for whole-house heating. They are best-suited for homes that require a significant amount of propane for appliances like stoves, space heaters, clothes dryers, water heaters, and fireplaces.
• 320-gallon to 500-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are appropriate for whole-house heating in addition to propane appliances.
• 1,000-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are appropriate for large residential homes that require a commercial propane tank for heating and powering several high-BTU appliances. They are also used for commercial and industrial facilities.

Not sure which tank size is right for your home? The team at Brideau Energy can help you make the right choice.

Propane Tank Monitoring

Brideau Energy is there for you even after you purchase or lease your propane tank. We recommend that all our customers sign up for tank monitoring. Having a wireless tank monitor will give you peace of mind. There’s virtually no chance you’ll experience a run-out and it removes the guesswork when it comes to scheduling your deliveries.

Tank Monitoring Benefits

• Having a tank monitor makes it clear when a fuel delivery is in order.
• A tank monitor provides “low tank” alerts.
• With a tank monitor, you won’t have a run-out. That saves you money and gives you peace of mind.

Choose Brideau

Brideau Energy is a reliable source of propane tank services in Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We’re here to answer all your questions about leasing a tank or tank monitoring.

Contact Brideau Energy today to learn more.