Average propane usage for your propane appliances
Considering switching to propane? Wondering how much propane you will need to heat your home for the winter? Break down the estimated cost based on the appliances you use.
How much propane average homes use & cost of average propane usage
This table breaks down the rough average usage of a family home. With propane in 2015 averaging about $2.60 / gallon, the average household can expect to spend about $3,619 on their propane costs each year.
| Appliance | Average Yearly Usage (in gallons) | Average Yearly Cost (based on 2015 average price of $2.60) |
|---|---|---|
| Propane Furnace | 1000 | $2,600 |
| Hot Water Heater | 250 | $650 |
| Propane Fireplace | 200 | $520 |
| Propane Stove Ranges | 35 | $91 |
| Propane Clothes Dryers | 20 | $52 |
| Total Estimated Yearly Cost | $3,619 |
How Much Propane Gas Furnaces Use
Furnaces, hot water heaters, and gas fireplaces use the most propane in your home. Here’s how much propane they use.
The average 100,000 BTU propane gas furnace uses approximately 1-gallon-per-hour or 500-1,200 gallons per year.
How Much Propane Gas Water Heaters Use
Your propane gas usage for your propane water heater will depend largely on the size of your home, the number of bathrooms, and the number of people using hot water. On average, propane gas hot water heaters use about 1.5 gallons per day. You can expect to use 200-300 gallons per year.
How Much Propane Gas Fireplaces Use
Your propane usage with a propane gas fireplace will depend heavily on its size and on how often you choose to use it. A propane gas fireplace uses about 1 gallon of propane for every two hours of use. With average usage, a propane gas fireplace will use about 200 gallons of propane every year.
Budget Plans: Propane Bills Don’t Have to Break the Bank
Propane is an efficient power source and saves you money on your energy bill compared to other sources. For further savings, ask your propane gas supplier if they have a payment plan for propane gas so you can budget the yearly cost of propane. Your heating costs don’t have to hit you all at once!
How You Can Keep Your Propane Costs Down
Estimating how much propane your family will use yearly can help you make smart decisions when it comes to purchasing propane. Keep your propane costs down by:
- Buying the right size propane tank for your home. If your tank is too small, you’ll have to fill up more often. Buying a larger tank can help you control costs through less frequent fill ups.
- Pre-buying propane when prices are low. Filling up your tank before the cold weather sets in will help you avoid seasonal price spikes.
- Buying energy efficient appliances. Upgrading your hot water heater or
FAQ
How much propane does an average home use each year?
A typical family home uses around 1,500 gallons of propane per year. At a sample price of about $2.60 per gallon, that comes to roughly $3,619 in yearly propane costs.
How much propane do gas furnaces use?
A 100,000 BTU propane gas furnace uses about 1 gallon of propane per hour. Over a heating season, that can add up to roughly 500–1,200 gallons per year, depending on your climate and how often the furnace runs.
How much propane do propane gas water heaters use?
On average, a propane water heater uses about 1.5 gallons of propane per day. For most households, that works out to roughly 200–300 gallons of propane per year, depending on the number of bathrooms and people in the home.
How much propane do propane gas fireplaces use?
A propane gas fireplace uses about 1 gallon of propane per hour when it is running. With average use, you can expect it to use around 200 gallons of propane per year.
How can I keep my propane costs down?
You can lower propane costs by choosing the right size propane tank for your home, pre-buying propane when prices are lower, and upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Good maintenance and smart thermostat settings also help reduce how much propane you use.
Can a budget plan help manage my propane bills?
Yes. A propane budget plan spreads your estimated yearly propane cost into even monthly payments. This makes your bills easier to predict and can help you avoid large seasonal bills during colder months.
What is included in the $499 propane tank installation offer?
When you become a Kauffman Gas customer, the $499 installation offer includes installing a high-quality propane tank in the location that works best for your home, either above ground or underground. It also includes same-day excavation, installation, and connection so your system can start fueling your home quickly.
Switch to Claim Your $499 Installation
When you become a Kauffman Gas customer, we’ll install a high-quality tank wherever works best for you and your property—above ground or underground.
This means same-day excavation, installation, and connection so your tank can start fueling your home in no time.
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