Propane shopping for this season

DesertDweller · 08-04-2017, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Patiently Watching

You should give Eastern Propane a try.
Good prices, friendly service and (local) family owned.

I would like to do that but Amerigas owns our tank (previous owner set up) and we have a 1,000 gallon tank. Eastern's regular pricing is better than we what have let alone the additional discount we would get from joining the Our Town co-op. I have been told it's a pain to change especially if you have a lot of propane in the tank but welcome any thoughts from people that have switched.

joey2665 · 08-04-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

I would like to do that but Amerigas owns our tank (previous owner set up) and we have a 1,000 gallon tank. Eastern's regular pricing is better than we what have let alone the additional discount we would get from joining the Our Town co-op. I have been told it's a pain to change especially if you have a lot of propane in the tank but welcome any thoughts from people that have switched.

It is actually very easy to move. The new company just buys the tank from the old. You already own the propane in the tank so the new pricing from the new company take effect with your first order.

DesertDweller · 08-04-2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

It is actually very easy to move. The new company just buys the tank from the old. You already own the propane in the tank so the new pricing from the new company take effect with your first order.

What about the existing propane in the tank? I have heard some places won't allow that (i.e. you have to get rid of it and some suppliers won't buy it back).

joey2665 · 08-04-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

What about the existing propane in the tank? I have heard some places won't allow that (i.e. you have to get rid of it and some suppliers won't buy it back).

I was speaking about existing tanks. I have changed three times over 11 seasons Irving, Eastern and Dead River and never an issue. They want your business

Whimsey · 08-05-2017, 09:58 AM

I had two suppliers who wouldn't cooperate so I bought the 1000 gal tank from Energy North and I get an extra 10 cents off the Our Town propane deal.

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

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(i.e. you have to get rid of it and some suppliers won't buy it back).

DesertDweller · 08-05-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Whimsey

I had two suppliers who wouldn't cooperate so I bought the 1000 gal tank from Energy North and I get an extra 10 cents off the Our Town propane deal.

Mind me asking what that cost? Our place is about 10 years old now. Assuming the tank is probably original to the house. Any idea on the lifespan of an underground tank?

Whimsey · 08-07-2017, 02:46 PM

I paid around $2500 for a 9 year old tank. I was told (but could never verify) they are obligated to sell it to you at their undepreciated cost. A properly maintained tank (anode protected) should easily last 30-40 years.

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

Mind me asking what that cost? Our place is about 10 years old now. Assuming the tank is probably original to the house. Any idea on the lifespan of an underground tank?

DesertDweller · 08-07-2017, 06:59 PM

Thanks Whimsey. Greatly appreciated.

Rockslider · 08-22-2017, 08:22 PM

Does anyone have any updated propane prices -- particularly Eastern Propane? Thanks.

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