How to Estimate Propane Use for Delivery Planning

Admiral Makes It Easy to Avoid Runouts

Running out of propane is more than annoying: It can be a real hassle. Understanding how you use propane is the key to knowing how much you will use, and how long a full tank of propane might last. There are a lot of variables that can affect how much propane you use over the winter.

A good starting point is to look at your past bills. As long as you haven’t made major changes—added new equipment or appliances, for example—you can use past usage as guide.

Weather Rules

The weather is one area where you have the least control—especially if you use propane for space heating and fireplaces. If the season brings extra-cold temperatures and extended cold snaps, you’ll use more propane than if the season is average or mild.

If your house is well-insulated, it will be less prone to drafts and heat loss, and if your heaters are new and highly efficient, you may use less propane, even when it’s colder.

Lifestyle

Other variables will be different from home to home, and your lifestyle and household plays a key role. One or two people will use less hot water, run fewer loads of laundry and so on than a family of five. On the other hand, being away for a few weeks for an extended trip may mean you’ll use less propane.

Appliance Use

While a lot of factors come into play, this chart can give you an idea of how much propane different equipment in your home can use. Keep in mind that these estimates are yearly averages, but these appliances will probably use more of their total propane during the winter months as compared to the other seasons of the year.

We Make It Easy

Admiral offers several easy ways to make propane deliveries easy, and eliminate the worry of a runout.

Automatic Fill service is a customer favorite. We work with a computer algorithm based on your past usage and average temperatures to make sure we fill your tank on time. Usually, that’s when your tank is about one-quarter full. Not only is this service free, but Automatic Fill customers get a special rate!

Wireless tank monitoring is available for a small monthly fee. The tank monitor tracks your actual usage and alerts us—and you—when it’s time to fill your tank.

• You don’t have to let us know if you’re going away or having extended family stay for a while.
• The tank monitor has an app for your phone.
• You’ll get a text or email to let you know your fuel level is getting low.
• You can check your propane level anytime to monitor your usage and manage bills.

Wireless tank monitoring is a great option for second homes and rental properties where usage may not be as predictable.

Ready for a Delivery?

Whichever option you choose, Admiral makes it easy to keep your propane tank full. Contact us for more information about all we offer Tri-Cities homeowners today.