Posted: June 8, 2026
No matter what size propane tank you may be using at your home or on your worksite here in Central Michigan, proper storage should be at the forefront of your mind.
Storing a propane tank correctly helps reduce the risk of both leaks and accidents, which is paramount to your safety. A properly stored tank also lasts longer and functions better than a tank that isn’t stored properly. Additionally, properly storing your fuel tank helps ensure you are meeting and following the manufacturer’s guidelines as well as local safety protocols.
Clearly, proper propane tank storage isn’t something to brush off and take lightly. But what exactly does this look like? Becks Propane breaks it all down for you below.
Large propane tanks should be professionally installed either above ground or underground.
Underground tanks are appealing to some home and business owners because they are hidden from view. They are also protected from extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain and snow. The fact that they do not take up aboveground space is another selling point for underground tanks.
Aboveground propane tanks are generally cheaper to install, easier to inspect and easier to service seeing as they are more accessible.
One of propane’s many benefits is that it does not expire. Therefore, if you use a propane grill, generator, space heater or patio heater, you may keep extra portable tanks around that need a safe place to go until they are ready to be used.
Your storage area for portable propane tanks should be outside in a well-ventilated area that is out of direct sunlight. Tanks should be kept upright on a flat and level surface. You can keep them dry and help prevent rust by putting them on a concrete slab instead of directly on the ground. A designated propane tank storage space should be a safe distance away from any potential sources of ignition.
Using a cover for the propane tanks that you are storing helps protect them from inclement weather, which reduces wear and tear and helps increase their lifespan.
Properly maintaining your propane tanks is just as important as safely storing them. Routine maintenance keeps a propane system operating effectively and safely. You want a professional to inspect your propane tank and check all connections and components on a yearly basis.
Home and business owners should monitor their fuel levels, unless they have a propane tank monitor from Becks Propane, and should keep an eye out for visible damage, rust and leaks.
Becks Propane is here to help homeowners in the Central Michigan area with propane tank leases, installations and monitoring services. We carry 250-gallon, 330-gallon and 500-gallon aboveground tanks.
You can also count on us for the fuel your propane-powered equipment needs to stay up and running.
Contact Becks Propane today to start receiving propane services from a company that you can truly count on.