Small vs. Large Tanks for Different Household Needs
Some things in life are “one size fits all,” but the propane tank that provides vital fuel to your home is definitely not one of them. At Leahy’s Fuels, we sell and lease propane tanks in a wide range of sizes.
But which tank size is the best for your home? In this post, we’ll discuss the factors we consider when sizing a home’s propane storage needs, plus cover the typical uses for each size of tank.
Factors Impacting the Size Propane Tank Your Home Needs
When we come to a new customer’s home to assess their propane tank size, we weigh several variables, including the following:
- The number of propane systems and appliances in the home
- The square footage of the home
- The size and heating preferences of the family
- The quality of the home’s insulation
- The age and efficiency of the gas equipment
These are just a few of the factors that go into selecting the ideal propane tank size. Here’s a rundown of the standard tank sizes and what household needs they tend to support.
Propane Tanks for One or Several Appliances
If you only have a gas range, fireplace insert, water heater or another individual propane appliance — or several of these products — you can likely get by with a smaller stationary propane tank:
- A 47-gallon tank works for one appliance like a range
- A 52-gallon tank is better for a water heater or two other gas appliances
- Homes with two to three propane appliances would want a 120-gallon or 250-gallon tank
- A home with four or more propane appliances (but not whole-home heating) would want a 320-gallon propane tank
Propane Tanks for Whole Home Heating
Households that rely on a propane boiler or furnace to stay warm during the winter in Western Connecticut (and parts of Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester County in New York) need a larger tank size:
- A 500-gallon tank can accommodate whole-home heat for most households. This tank size is also good if you have a propane standby generator.
- 1,000-gallon tanks are good for larger homes and commercial spaces.
Leahy’s Is Your Propane Tank Partner!
If you need to add propane service in Brookfield or elsewhere in the Leahy’s Fuels service area in Connecticut and New York, then our team of propane experts is ready to help you find the ideal tank size. We carry a comprehensive range of propane tank sizes, including both aboveground and underground options. We’re happy to discuss your fuel needs and help you identify the best model to meet them.
You can lease your propane tank from us, and our team will handle all the installation, safety testing, upkeep and repairs. We even offer state-of-the-art wireless propane tank monitoring so you always know precisely how much fuel you have.
Become a Leahy’s Fuels customer today and get started selecting the perfect propane tank for your home. Our team is standing by to assist you!