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Propane tanks for heating and cooling a home are heavy and often impossible to move. Because of this, it can be difficult to tell if your tank is empty and you need the services of an HVAC contractor. Pointon Heating & Air Conditioning, with locations in Baraboo and Portage, WI, share a few tips on how to know if your propane tank is empty. 

3 Ways to Tell if Your Propane Tank Is Empty

Buy a Gauge

HVAC contractorNot all propane tanks have a gauge, and even those that do can become unreliable with age. There's a wide variety of gauges on the market, ranging from expensive, hi-tech ultrasonic tools to basic strips that detect temperature change inside the tank. See if there's an appropriate gauge available for your tank. 

Conduct the Hot Water Test

Fill a cup or small bucket with hot water. Then, slowly pour the water down the side of the propane tank. Run your hand down the side of the tank, feeling for any cold spots. The spot where the tank starts to feel cold is your propane level. 

Consult an HVAC Contractor

Of course, the most reliable way to tell how much propane is left in your tank is by reaching out to a local HVAC contractor. These professionals have the tools and expertise to tell you exactly how much propane you have left and when you should expect it to run out. 

Pointon Heating & Air Conditioning bring many decades of experience to the task of providing effective, reliable warming and cooling to your home. There's nothing these HVAC contractors haven't seen, and they're comfortable working with all brands and models of air conditioners, boilers, and furnaces. Visit the residential heating and cooling experts' website to learn more about their services, or give them a call at (608) 745-4616 for their Portage location, or (608) 356-4177 for Baraboo. 

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