Posted: noviembre 17, 2025
If you use portable cylinders to fuel your grill, you probably either own a tank and refill it, or you put a deposit down and use a tanque de propano exchange service. We think owning your own portable tank is the smarter option, but when it comes to propano residencial tanks, the opposite is true.
For starters, replacing a portable cylinder that can no longer be certified is a fairly low-cost expense, compared to maintenance of a full-size tank. And, while with a intercambio de cilindros you technically give back a few gallons of propane that you’ve paid for every time you get a new tank, that’s not the case with a leased tank, which stays on your property.
Whether you’re a new homeowner who has never run a home with propane, or you’re thinking of making the switch to propane, we can help you understand all your options when it comes to leasing or buying a propane storage tank.
The only benefit of owning a tank is that you aren’t obligated to buy your propane from any particular dealer. Don’t like the service? Take your business elsewhere. If you are leasing a propane tank and want to switch dealers, you’ll also have to replace the tank.
When you own your tank, you need to pay for maintenance and inspections, and you’re responsible for the repair of leaks. Keep in mind the care and maintenance of a propane storage tank is not generally a DIY job, other than visually monitoring for corrosion. You’ll need to pay a professional for those services. And, if your needs change, and you need a bigger or smaller tank, you’ll have to pay for a new tank and pay to have it installed.
Leasing a residential propane tank is a convenient, low-hassle option for many homeowners. When you lease a propane storage tank, all the maintenance is our responsibility. We’ll take care of regular inspections, too. And since it’s our tank, you can be sure we’ll take good care of it for you. And if your needs change and you need a different size tank, we’ll handle that as well.
You may wonder why the size of your tank matters. If you outgrow your propane tank, you’ll need to order propane too often—or risk the cost and hassle of runouts. Getting a big tank means you’ll need fewer refills—and you may be able to avoid or lessen the sting from price spikes. But, a bigger tank is, well, bigger: you’ll need space to bury it. And if it’s above-ground, a huge tank can detract from curb appeal.
The only downside of leasing a propane storage tank is that you are committed to buying propane from the company you lease from. But when you work with a great, local company that puts customer service first, it’s likely you’ll be happy with your choice. There’s a reason homeowners and businesses in the greater Miami area trust Miami Gas for all their propane needs. We can make installation and maintenance of your tank easy. And we’ll provide reliable propane delivery services, too.
Contáctenos for more information today—and ask about our convenient wireless monitoreo del tanque and automatic delivery service!
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