by Chris Kauffman | Sep 9, 2021 | General Propane Information | 0 comments
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.
This blog post will cover:
- Average Propane Use for Furnaces
- Average Propane Use for Water Heaters
- Average Propane Use for Fireplaces
- Keeping Propane Costs Down
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
