How to Install a Propane Tank for Your Grill

Replace Your Empty Tank and Be Ready to Grill in 3 Easy Steps

Welcome to the dog days of summer: It’s peak grilling season. No one wants to cook indoors, plus there are so many great grilling options this time of year: Corn, vegetable kebabs, plus great fish, chicken and everybody’s favorite burgers and hot dogs.

Whether you’re planning to host the gang or just feed the family and watch a movie, there’s nothing more disappointing—or irritating—than discovering that your grill’s propane tank is empty.

There’s an easy way to prevent an empty tank from ruining your dinner plans: Always have a spare on hand. Swapping out your empty grill tank for a full one is as easy as 1-2-3.

Replacing Your Grill Tank

It’s only three easy steps to remove your empty propane grill tank:

Make sure your grill is off, and the tank valve is closed (turn it all the way to the right, until it’s tight).
Unscrew the grill pressure regulator by turning it to the left.
Some grill models also have a restraining bolt. Just loosen it and remove the tank.

To reconnect a full tank, simply follow those steps in reverse. Be sure the tank valve is closed when you reconnect the pressure regulator.

Need a Refill? We’ve got Your Back

Admiral makes refilling or exchanging your cylinder a snap. Bring your empty tank to our convenient Blountville and Greeneville locations for a quick refill, or exchange your tank at multiple other locations across the Tri-Cities area.

Here’s how to handle propane cylinders safely:

Don’t bring empty tanks inside.
All cylinders must be transported in an upright position after they are filled. Cylinders should not be transported lying down.
Do not leave a filled tank inside your car for any length of time, especially in the summer.
And remember, we can’t refill tanks with excessive rust, corrosion or other damage.

Refill or Exchange?

You might wonder if exchanging your tank is easier than refilling it. But for more savings, a refill is the way to go.

That’s because when you refill your tank, you pay only to replace the propane you’ve used. With a propane grill tank exchange, you’re charged for all the propane in the full cylinder—but you don’t get a refund on any propane that was left in the tank you’re exchanging. Because think about it: When you see your propane cylinder is starting to run low, your instinct is to take it in to exchange before you run out. So unless you run them until they’re completely empty, you could be wasting half a tank or more over the span of a few tanks.

Be Ready to Grill

Don’t let an empty grill tank spoil your dinner plans. Whether you want to fill up your tank, or you want to pick up an extra propane grill tank so you always have a spare, Admiral is happy to help. Contact us for more information today.