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Fill Propane Tanks Now to Prepare for Winter
August 5, 2022
Written By Adam Buckallew
Parents are once again shopping for their children’s school supplies, a telltale sign that autumn is on its way. We know the weather will inevitably turn colder; the question is whether you will be ready. Fill propane tanks before the cooler temperatures arrives to be prepared.
Why fill now?
Beat the rush
The best way to prepare against any sudden weather shifts is to have your tank filled well ahead of time. If you try to wait until right before the first cold snap arrives, you could easily find yourself waiting in line behind a sudden influx of delivery requests.
Peace of mind
When you fill your tank early, you can rest easy knowing your family is prepared – no matter the weather. No one wants to get caught without heat due to an empty tank. Filling now prevents desperate emergency calls for delivery.
Your driver will appreciate it
Propane drivers are limited in the number of hours they are allowed to work each day. When you order now, it allows drivers to spread their deliveries out with more manageable route schedules before demand intensifies.
Play your part
Customer tanks play a pivotal role in the overall propane storage picture. There is more storage capacity in the combined tanks of end users than can be found in the storage caverns propane producers and wholesalers use for primary storage. Taking advantage of the storage capacity in your own tank by filling it ahead of winter helps increase the overall supply of propane available to customers.
Contact your local MFA Oil office to schedule a delivery.