Why You Should Hire A Professional To Install Your Propane Tank

Many homeowners choose to heat their homes or other areas with propane. Some propane tanks meant for stoves or ovens are more than manageable for the average person, but there are a few reasons why you should consider hiring a propane tank installation service rather than doing it alone. 

Large Sizes Are Nearly Impossible

Propane tanks come in sizes ranging from 20 gallons to 1,000 gallons. Smaller tanks can be handled with one or two people, plus some basic know-how on how to set up a propane heat source. However, the larger the size propane tank you have, the more difficult the installation is. Larger tanks can require a crane to carry to where it needs to be, and certain rules need to be followed for the placement of the tanks themselves. This can be nearly impossible to manage, and it is much harder than a simple grill heat source.

There Are Many Experts Required

On the off-chance that you have access to all the tools necessary to install a propane tank, such as a way to transport the tank, it can still be incredibly difficult to follow all the rules and regulations necessary to properly install a propane tank. Propane tank installation typically requires the use of multiple experts to not only set up the propane tank in the physical location it needs to be, but to hook the tank up to your house with copper or plastic tubing, manage the tank regulator, and fill the tank with the actual propane. Additionally, in-ground propane tanks require even more expertise that most people just don't have the training for.

You Can Get Hurt

Finally, one of the best reasons to hire a professional to install your propane tank is because there is always a risk of injury involved even before the tank has propane. Tanks can be heavy, and it can be easy to improperly attach the tubes requires to connect the propane to the house. The propane regulator should be handled by an expert, as should the filling of the tank with the highly flammable propane. Additionally, leaks are incredibly dangerous, and while you can usually smell it that doesn't mean there is no leak present when you can't.

Overall, there are many reasons why you should hire experienced contractors to install your propane tank. Not only are larger propane tanks nearly impossible to handle yourself, but you typically need certified experts to handle the installation safely. It is very easy to get hurt when installing propane tanks.


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