Amerigas Tank Rental Fee?????????

pcmc · 06-08-2010, 03:32 PM

Hello to all,

I have read threads here for a while, and finally decided to join in.

My wife and I have a home in Suissevale, and love it here! What I would like to ask is, did anyone else recieve a $100 bill from Amerigas for "tank rental" this year. We haven't contacted them yet, but we're wondering if this typical for everyone.

Thankyou for any responces,
Peter

feb · 06-08-2010, 04:11 PM

I got a bill for the rental fee too. Been getting 1 for a couple of years now. I think it was only $40. I have two of the smaller upright, 4 foot high tanks. I suspect they started charging this fee becuase I wasn't ordering enough propane and they needed more of my money. Have been thinking of switching but never got disgusted enough to follow through yet.

Also just paid about $100 for about 24 gallons of propane. Again, I suspect my low usage helps them justify this outrageous price.

Pineedles · 06-08-2010, 04:17 PM

Welcome pcmc! I think it is fairly typical that a rental fee is charged for the tank. I don't like it, but if local regs. permit it, you can always buy a tank and then go out for bids as to who has the lowest price.

hancoveguy · 06-08-2010, 04:26 PM

I can't remember the specifics, but I went with Rhymes Propane because there was either no fee or cheaper rates. Wish I could remember, it was only 2 months ago.

HCG

RLW · 06-08-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hancoveguy

I can't remember the specifics, but I went with Rhymes Propane because there was either no fee or cheaper rates. Wish I could remember, it was only 2 months ago.
HCG

Your starting to sound like this ole geezer now.

Irrigation Guy · 06-08-2010, 05:51 PM

I too went with Rymes specifically because they didn't charge a tank fee. I just got a delivery and it wasn't inexpensive for the gas. I don't use a lot either(one delivery a year) about 45 gallons for close to $4.00 a gallon. They get me on price. I have considered buying my own tank and bringing it to get filled, but it's still a $$ game.

bigRazor · 06-08-2010, 07:22 PM

Not sure if Palmer Gas delivers up there but last week I got 47 gallons at $2.57 a gallon. I haven't been charged a tank rental fee.

BroadHopper · 06-08-2010, 11:05 PM

We have a 250 lb tank that is filled once a year. Amerigas started charging us $100 a year for tank rental a couple of years ago. Thet say we don't use it enough. How much gas are you suppose to buy in a year?

Propane is expensive compared to LNG I used in Breckenridge. The LNG dealers don't charge for rental.

CARDER LANE · 06-09-2010, 06:14 AM

I finally got tired of not using enough gas and being overcharged for gas and no service. I bought my own 100lb tank and fill it twice a year at the local campground. You will also need your own regulator which is about $15 to $20.

pcmc · 06-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Hi everyone, THANKYOU for all of your input!

For future options:
Where would I go to buy a large tank?( I don't know what sizes are avaliable)
How big is a 100lb. tank in comparison to gallons?
What do I do with the 500gal. tank here now, will Am. Gas come get it (and charge me for that to)? Maybe I should stop service and charge them storage fees.

Sorry for the delay in my responce, and thanks again,
Peter

ishoot308 · 06-15-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmc

Hi everyone, THANKYOU for all of your input!

For future options:
Where would I go to buy a large tank?( I don't know what sizes are avaliable)
How big is a 100lb. tank in comparison to gallons?
What do I do with the 500gal. tank here now, will Am. Gas come get it (and charge me for that to)? Maybe I should stop service and charge them storage fees.

Sorry for the delay in my responce, and thanks again,
Peter

You can buy 100 lb tanks at Lowes in Gilford. I saw few there just last week.

Dan

phoenix · 06-16-2010, 06:26 AM

Eastern requires 200 gallons per year to avoid a fee

Lakepilot · 06-16-2010, 07:17 AM

They have a 100 lb tank at Tractor Supply in Ossipee. Propane weighs about 4.2 lbs. per gallon.

meredith weekender · 06-16-2010, 09:29 AM

You can buy 100# propane tanks at the Depot or Lowes. The cost is right around $110 each. Most campgrounds or hardware stores will fill them up for you.

Irrigation Guy · 06-16-2010, 09:04 PM

What does a campground or hardware charge to fill a larger tank per gallon? Anyone know? Say as compared to my $3.74?

fpartri497 · 06-16-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

What does a campground or hardware charge to fill a larger tank per gallon? Anyone know? Say as compared to my $3.74?

My son In law fill his 100 Lb. tank In Concord for $55:00

trfour · 06-08-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmc

Hello to all,

I have read threads here for a while, and finally decided to join in.

My wife and I have a home in Suissevale, and love it here! What I would like to ask is, did anyone else recieve a $100 bill from Amerigas for "tank rental" this year. We haven't contacted them yet, but we're wondering if this typical for everyone.

Thankyou for any responces,
Peter

Some winters, they have to rent M-1 tanks to break trail for their home delivery trucks to get to their what used to be above ground storage tanks!

Kind'a like the airlines these days that charge a bag fee, whether you have, or just look-alike upon boarding...

However, look at the big picture!... And I hope that everyone saved their first penny.

Belmont Resident · 11-07-2010, 08:38 PM

I just bought a heater and a 100 lb tank at Lowes. Same tank at HD is $110.00 There are only a few left.
Remember that by law the tank must be secured and transported in the upright position, it cannot be laid down in the back of you truck or car.
I was told this is suppose to apply to all propane tanks from 20 lbs up.

06-08-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Amerigas Tank Rental Fee????????? Hello to all, I have read threads here for a while, and finally decided to join in. My wife and I have a home in Suissevale, and love it here! What I would like to ask is, did anyone else recieve a $100 bill from Amerigas for "tank rental" this year. We haven't contacted them yet, but we're wondering if this typical for everyone. Thankyou for any responces, Peter

06-08-2010, 04:11 PM	#2
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 215 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	rental fee I got a bill for the rental fee too. Been getting 1 for a couple of years now. I think it was only $40. I have two of the smaller upright, 4 foot high tanks. I suspect they started charging this fee becuase I wasn't ordering enough propane and they needed more of my money. Have been thinking of switching but never got disgusted enough to follow through yet. Also just paid about $100 for about 24 gallons of propane. Again, I suspect my low usage helps them justify this outrageous price.

06-08-2010, 11:05 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,601 Thanks: 3,238 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Amerigas We have a 250 lb tank that is filled once a year. Amerigas started charging us $100 a year for tank rental a couple of years ago. Thet say we don't use it enough. How much gas are you suppose to buy in a year? Propane is expensive compared to LNG I used in Breckenridge. The LNG dealers don't charge for rental. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-09-2010, 06:14 AM	#9
CARDER LANE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Propane Tank I finally got tired of not using enough gas and being overcharged for gas and no service. I bought my own 100lb tank and fill it twice a year at the local campground. You will also need your own regulator which is about $15 to $20.

06-16-2010, 06:26 AM	#12
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	Eastern requires 200 gallons per year to avoid a fee __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

06-08-2010, 04:17 PM	#3
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Welcome pcmc! I think it is fairly typical that a rental fee is charged for the tank. I don't like it, but if local regs. permit it, you can always buy a tank and then go out for bids as to who has the lowest price.

06-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	I can't remember the specifics, but I went with Rhymes Propane because there was either no fee or cheaper rates. Wish I could remember, it was only 2 months ago. HCG

06-08-2010, 05:51 PM	#6
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	I too went with Rymes specifically because they didn't charge a tank fee. I just got a delivery and it wasn't inexpensive for the gas. I don't use a lot either(one delivery a year) about 45 gallons for close to $4.00 a gallon. They get me on price. I have considered buying my own tank and bringing it to get filled, but it's still a $$ game.

06-08-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
bigRazor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Not sure if Palmer Gas delivers up there but last week I got 47 gallons at $2.57 a gallon. I haven't been charged a tank rental fee.

06-15-2010, 09:49 PM	#10
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Hi everyone, THANKYOU for all of your input! For future options: Where would I go to buy a large tank?( I don't know what sizes are avaliable) How big is a 100lb. tank in comparison to gallons? What do I do with the 500gal. tank here now, will Am. Gas come get it (and charge me for that to)? Maybe I should stop service and charge them storage fees. Sorry for the delay in my responce, and thanks again, Peter

06-16-2010, 07:17 AM	#13
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	They have a 100 lb tank at Tractor Supply in Ossipee. Propane weighs about 4.2 lbs. per gallon.

06-16-2010, 09:29 AM	#14
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	You can buy 100# propane tanks at the Depot or Lowes. The cost is right around $110 each. Most campgrounds or hardware stores will fill them up for you.

06-16-2010, 09:04 PM	#15
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	What does a campground or hardware charge to fill a larger tank per gallon? Anyone know? Say as compared to my $3.74?

11-07-2010, 08:38 PM	#18
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	100 lb tanks down to $93 at lowes in Gilford I just bought a heater and a 100 lb tank at Lowes. Same tank at HD is $110.00 There are only a few left. Remember that by law the tank must be secured and transported in the upright position, it cannot be laid down in the back of you truck or car. I was told this is suppose to apply to all propane tanks from 20 lbs up.