Six Signs Your Propane Tank Needs Replacement

How to know you are due for an upgrade

Are you someone who has had his or her propane tank for a while and are wondering if it is now time for a replacement? Or maybe your tank is suddenly not working as well as it used to and you’re curious if an upgrade could help.

There are a few signs you can look out for that can help you determine if you are in need of a propane tank. Sierra Propane is here to tell you what they are.

Six ways to know that your propane tank needs to be replaced

While they won’t last forever, you can get many years out of a propane tank. In fact, a well-maintained propane tank could last for about 30 years. So if you are approaching this timeframe, you should automatically be thinking about replacing your propane tank.

On top of that, it could be time to replace your propane tank if you are experiencing or noticing any of the below six things:

• Rust on your propane tank: Severe rust can make the walls of your tank thin out and then eat through the material. This can eventually create a hole through which propane can leak out.
• Trouble with your furnace’s pilot light: If your pilot light isn’t staying lit consistently or it keeps turning off, this could mean there is a problem with your tank or that it is time for a replacement.
• If you smell rotten eggs: A propane leak will smell like rotten eggs. Propane leaks are potentially dangerous, so this should be dealt with immediately. On top of that, if you are experiencing multiple leaks, your propane tank may not be working properly anymore.
• Your burner’s flame is discolored: The flame on your propane-powered appliances that are working properly will be blue. A yellow or orange flame on more than one of your propane-powered appliances is a sign that your propane tank is having a bit of a problem.
• Visible and obvious damage: If you notice any significant and visible damage on your propane tank, you should have it checked out by a professional to ensure that it is still safe to use.
• A decrease in efficiency: A propane tank needs to be replaced when it can no longer help the appliances that it powers operate and function efficiently.

The exact amount of years that a propane tank will last someone is dependent upon how well the tank has been taken care of over time, where the tank is located on your property (above ground or below ground), the type of climate and environment that you live in, and what type of material the tank is made out of (if made out of higher-quality steel, a propane tank will last longer than it would if it was made out of a less durable material).

Propane tanks from Sierra Propane

If you need a propane tank for your Arizona or New Mexico home, Sierra Propane can help! We sell and lease propane tanks in a wide variety of sizes, and a member of our team can work with you to find the size that will work best for you and your home.

Contact Sierra Propane today to learn more about our selection of propane tanks.