Posted: June 16, 2025
If you’ve never run out of propane, you might not know what a hassle it can be. There’s the inconvenience, of course. But there’s also the cost of an emergency fill up, plus the expense of a required pressure and leak test for safety. And even if your tank isn’t completely empty, you’ll have problems. When propane levels get too low, air can get into your system, which can lead to expensive damage. In general, you shouldn’t let your tank’s propane level go below 20%.
If you know how to check your propane tank, and stay on top of the task, you don’t have to worry. We’ve got three simple ways to stay on top of the supply status of your propane tank—and eliminate the worry of having to deal with a runout or low-pressure situation.
Our convenient, free automatic delivery service lets you cross the task of checking your propane tank gauge off your to-do list for good. We use a proven algorithm that calculates your propane use to make on-time fill-ups.
Automatic deliveries make things easier on our end too, because we can better plan deliveries, using the most efficient routes. That saves time and money, savings we can pass on to you.
Lots of customers like the ease of our automatic delivery service, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Because it’s based on your average propane use, the algorithm doesn’t work well if you are inconsistent with your propane use—for example if you travel often or use your home seasonally. That’s why we offer wifi propane tank monitoring.
Wireless tank monitors track the level of propane in your tank in real time, and transmit your usage via wireless cellular technology. When the tank gauge reaches a pre-set level, the monitor alerts us—and you—directly via the wireless mobile app.
In addition to timely alerts, the app gives you even more control and insight. You can use it to easily track and adjust your monthly energy consumption—and save on energy costs.
If you manage rental properties, a tank monitor can be a game changer. Whether you handle long-term rentals or short-stay properties, or even an AirBnB, unpredictable usage that varies from week to week or month to month makes it hard to gauge usage—and constantly checking tank levels is really inconvenient.
Even if you opt for automatic delivery or a wireless tank monitor, it’s smart to know how to read the gauge on your propane tank. checking the gauge on your propane tank is almost as easy as reading the fuel gauge in your car.
On an above-ground propane storage tank, you’ll find the gas gauge right at the top of the tank, usually under a lid or dome. If you have an underground tank, the gauge is near the fill pipe. The gauge looks a lot like a speedometer, with numbers going around the edge, and a single pointer. The numbers indicate what percent of gas is in your tank.
Whichever method you choose, you can rest easy knowing tht Miami Gas has your back, with reliable propane deliveries when you need them, plus a wide range of services and equipment installation including backup generators, outdoor appliances and more. Contact us to become a customer today.
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