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Fall Propane Tank Maintenance Tips for Southeastern Minnesota

Why Fall Prep Matters for Your Propane Tank

As cool weather moves in, fall is the moment to confirm your delivery plan, top off your tank, and make sure your system is ready for heavy seasonal use. High Plains Cooperative is your local, member‑owned energy partner—serving southeastern Minnesota with safety‑first propane service for homes, farms, and businesses.


Top Fall Propane Tank Maintenance Tips

1) Choose the Right Delivery Program Before Temperatures Drop

Keep‑Full Program (set‑and‑forget reliability): We install a tank monitor, remotely track your level, and automatically refill so you don’t run out. You also receive Summer Fill (unless you opt out), and there’s no charge for a leak test or same‑day delivery if you ever experience a run‑out.

Will‑Call Program (you monitor, we deliver): You watch your gauge and call when it’s below 30%. Prefer extra peace of mind? Add an optional leased tank monitor with app access. (Run‑outs on Will‑Call can lead to fees for leak tests and same‑day delivery—so call early in fall.)

Prepay Program (budget protection for heating season): Lock a fixed price with a 400‑gallon minimum. The usage period runs October 1 – March 31, and unused prepay dollars are credited after April 1.

Consumption Billing Program (predictable monthly bills): We install a home meter and bill you monthly for gallons used plus a $5 equipment fee. We also monitor and automatically fill your tank, with no charge for leak tests or same‑day delivery if a run‑out occurs. Payment is withdrawn at the same time each month.


2) Schedule or Confirm Your Propane System Inspection

To prevent leaks and malfunctions, have your propane gas system inspected by our trained propane safety technicians. Industry guidance on our site recommends a system inspection every 5 years—while it’s commonly scheduled in summer, fall is a smart time to confirm you’re up to date before heating season kicks in.


3) Know the Run‑Out Protocol (and How to Avoid It)

If a run‑out ever happens, a full system inspection and pilot‑light relight are required by trained professionals, and someone must be home during the visit so we can complete the work safely. Enrolling in Keep‑Full is the easiest way to avoid run‑outs and related fees.


4) Top Off Your Tank Ahead of the First Cold Snap

Don’t wait for the first hard freeze. If you’re on Will‑Call, use your Summer Fill momentum and schedule a fall refill so you head into October with a comfortable margin.


5) Save the Phone Numbers You’ll Need This Season

Keep our lines handy for questions, scheduling, or emergencies: 507‑534‑3111 or 800‑927‑4256. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. After‑hours emergency calls are always welcome.


Convenience Extras for Fall

  • Propane bottle exchange: Heading to a game day or late‑season campsite? Swap grill cylinders at the High Plains C‑Store and keep your bulk tank focused on heating.

  • Local service you can count on: We deliver and support propane across southeastern Minnesota communities—including Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona, and Goodhue counties.


Quick Comparison: Keep‑Full vs. Will‑Call

  • Keep‑Full: Remote tank monitoring · Automatic refills · Summer Fill included (unless you opt out) · No charge for leak tests or same‑day delivery if you run out.

  • Will‑Call: You monitor and call at 30% · Optional leased tank monitor with app · Run‑outs can lead to inspection and same‑day delivery fees.


How to Get Started Today

  • Enroll in Keep‑Full or set up Will‑Call with an optional monitor.

  • Lock your price with the Prepay Program (Oct 1–Mar 31; 400‑gallon minimum; unused dollars credited after Apr 1).

  • Choose Consumption Billing for steady monthly payments (metered usage + $5 equipment fee).

  • Schedule a safety inspection with our trained techs.

  • Call 507‑534‑3111 or 800‑927‑4256 to request a quote, schedule delivery, or ask a question.


FAQs 

How do I avoid propane run‑outs?
Enroll in Keep‑Full for remote tank monitoring and automatic refills. If you prefer Will‑Call, set reminders to call before 30%.

How often should my propane system be inspected?
Guidance on our site recommends an inspection every 5 years by trained propane safety technicians.

What happens if I run out of propane?
We perform a full system inspection and re‑light pilot lights. Someone must be home for the visit.

Can I lock a fixed propane price for winter?
Yes—our Prepay Program provides a fixed price (minimum 400 gallons) for Oct 1–Mar 31, with unused dollars credited after Apr 1.

Do you offer predictable monthly billing?
Yes—Consumption Billing installs a home meter and bills monthly for actual gallons used plus a $5 equipment fee. Automatic fills included.

Do you provide tank monitors with an app?
Yes—Keep‑Full includes remote monitoring, and Will‑Call customers can lease a monitor with app access.


Stay Warm, Stay Safe with High Plains Cooperative

From Keep‑Full to Prepay to Consumption Billing, our propane programs are built for a safe, worry‑free heating season. Let our local team help you prep your tank this fall—so you can enjoy a comfortable Minnesota winter.