There are many advantages of using propane for homes here in Central Texas, but one of the biggest is its reliability. When the electric grid goes down, or there’s a service interruption with a natural gas utility, countless homes are left without crucial appliances.
Not so for the propane-powered households that Hill Gas services. With a dedicated propane tank on your property, your gas-fired cooking products and other appliances will keep on working. And if you own a propane standby generator, our tanks can power those, too!
Hill Gas customers in Hico, Brownwood, Comanche, De Leon, Dublin, Stephenville, Goldthwaite, Rising Star and other communities count on us for propane tank installation and service.
When you become a regular Hill Gas propane delivery customer, we get to work setting up a customized storage and delivery plan based on the number of gas appliances in your home.
Our customers love leasing propane tanks from us, because we handle the whole process for them. Once we’ve determined the propane tank size you need, we help you find the ideal spot on your property and set it up. Our safety-focused technicians connect the tank to your home and perform all necessary testing. As a tank lease customer, you don’t need to worry about tank maintenance or repairs. We provide and maintain the tank, and you simply purchase your propane from us. Hill Gas takes care of everything for you.
And once you’re set up, you can take advantage of our Keep Full automatic delivery program. We track your home’s propane usage and preemptively schedule your fuel delivery.
Keep Full removes the risk of a total propane runout. When a home propane tank runs empty, we need to perform safety and leak tests before we can refill it and restart your equipment. You are responsible for paying for this testing.
Although no two households are the same, there are some standard propane tank sizes that we typically install. These include the following:
Hill Gas proudly offers wireless propane tank monitors. With these devices, both you and the Hill Gas team receive real-time information about your fuel levels via wireless networks. You can follow along with a free app. And we will know the precise moment you need a delivery. The small fee for your monitor protects you from the hassle and expense of an emergency propane delivery, the required leak check, and professional re-lighting of your propane appliance pilots.
One of the advantages of leasing your Central Texas home’s propane tank from Hill Gas is our commitment to safety.
For starters, every tank we install has been carefully inspected to make sure all components are working properly. Another advantage is that your lease covers any propane tank maintenance and repair services. All our service technicians are trained, experienced and uphold our high standards for safety.
As a homeowner, protecting your property and your family is your top priority. Knowing exactly how to respond to a gas leak ensures everyone stays safe and your home avoids unnecessary damage.
Propane is highly flammable. While it’s safe and efficient when properly contained, an uncontrolled leak can lead to serious fire or explosion risks. Since propane is heavier than air, leaking gas can collect in low-lying areas such as basements, crawlspaces or ditches, where it may ignite.
Acting quickly is essential to protect your safety, your family and your property. Watch and listen for these common indicators that your propane tank is leaking:
The smell of rotten eggs: Propane is naturally odorless. To keep you safe, manufacturers add a chemical called ethyl mercaptan to the gas. This additive gives propane a distinct, strong odor that closely resembles a skunk’s spray or rotten eggs.
Hissing sounds: A physical breach in the tank, a loose connection or a damaged gas line often produces a noticeable hissing or whistling noise near the equipment.
Unexplained physical changes: Look for sudden frost or ice buildup on the tank or gas lines, even on a warm day. You might also notice a patch of completely dead grass around the tank area or a shimmering effect in the air right above the tank.
The first thing you should do is not panic. Follow these simple, straightforward steps to help resolve the tank leak and minimize risk to people and property:
Extinguish all flames and sparks: Put out any smoking materials or open flames like candles right away. Do not operate light switches, home appliances, electronics, thermostats or cell phones in the immediate area. Even a tiny spark from an electrical switch can ignite the gas.
Get out of the house: Evacuate your family and pets from the home and the surrounding property immediately.
Shut off the main gas supply valve: If it is safe to do so, turn the main gas supply valve on your propane tank to the right (clockwise) to close it. Only attempt this if the valve is easily accessible.
Call for help: Once you are a safe distance away from your home, call 911 or your local fire department. After contacting emergency services, call your propane provider to report the propane tank leak. Do not return to your home until emergency responders or qualified service technicians have inspected the property and declared it safe.
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