Cylinder Refilling
While the first thing that comes to mind when propane cylinders are mentioned may be the tank for your BBQ grill, propane cylinders are great for so many other things!
Cortez Gas makes it easy to have a full cylinder on hand when you need one with our simple propane cylinder exchange and refill services. You can find our cylinder refill and exchange stations located at gas stations and hardware stores all around New Mexico.
Our cylinder refill services aren’t just great for grill tanks, but also for cylinders used by people with RVs and motorhomes. They use propane to power stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, camp stoves, tent heaters and more.
Using a propane cylinder exchange is fast and easy. Cortez Gas provides another advantage: You know you’re getting all the propane you’re promised.
Every propane cylinder Cortez Gas offers for exchange is filled to the maximum 80% capacity, something that you may not be sure you’re getting from other cylinder exchanges.
You likely see a lot of gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores and home improvement stores offering propane cylinder exchanges from big national companies. However, refilling your cylinder is a better option for multiple reasons.
Cylinder refill is fast and easy, only taking a few minutes.
Refilling propane cylinders is often a more economical choice than using a propane cylinder exchange. By opting for a refill, you can potentially save around $1.75 per gallon when compared to the cost of propane from a cylinder exchange.
When refilling a propane cylinder, you pay only for the propane that is added. It’s important to consider this if you’re thinking about exchanging your cylinder. Even if there’s only a small amount of propane left, you’ve already paid for it and won’t be able to keep it. However, when you refill your cylinder, you get to keep and use all the propane you purchase. So, make the most of your refill and enjoy the full value of the propane you buy!
With a propane cylinder exchange, you may not know exactly how much propane is in the tank you get. The Cortez Gas cylinder refill service fills your tank to the maximum 80% capacity (the remaining space allows for safe expansion of liquid propane in hot conditions).
When transporting your propane cylinder for a refill, it is important to adhere to the best practices for propane safety. If you can, go directly to the cylinder refill site, then return home without any detours. However, if you have multiple errands to run, make the cylinder refill site your final stop before heading home.
Ensure that the cylinder remains upright and securely positioned during transportation. It is important to note that there might still be residual liquid propane inside it, even if you believe it to be empty. Placing the tank on its side could potentially lead to leakage.
Don’t go indoors with an empty cylinder. Instead, leave it by the refill station or exchange cage. To request a refill or exchange, simply visit the customer service department or approach a clerk. Once you’ve made your purchase at the counter, an employee will go with you to complete the service. That’s it!