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Old 02-03-2011, 04:55 PM
 
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Old 02-03-2011, 04:57 PM
 
Location: Central Texas
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That's insane! We use propane, granted it's a small house, but an old one (early last century), so not as "sealed" as new ones (not by a long shot). We spend about $1200-1500 annually on propane. I can't imagine $490 in one month! It only costs us about $300 to get our 200 gallon tank filled and that lasts us for quite some time!
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Old 02-03-2011, 04:59 PM
 
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we are located in the lakeway area. our community propane used to be through sharp but it recently changed to ameri-gas.
we had a bill close $600 last february. I have a feel this february will be even higher
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:22 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Sounds like you can't switch then.
I use Action Propane out of Cedar Park.
I also get a 10% discount for being on their route.
I pay about $900 per year..usually 3 fillups.
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:58 PM
 
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Those community propanes deals are a scam. The propane companies are basically in bed with the developer of the subdivision who gets kick backs for life for bending their buyers over barrel.
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:33 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Those community propanes deals are a scam. The propane companies are basically in bed with the developer of the subdivision who gets kick backs for life for bending their buyers over barrel.
And they get no choice at all ?
Boggles the mind since the tank is hooked up to the house so one should be free to use whoever they want to fill up that tank.

Do those "community propane" subdivisions operate differently ?
Do they not have their own tanks at the house ?
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Old 02-03-2011, 07:09 PM
 
Location: Avery Ranch, Austin, TX
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Do you mind disclosing your community so we can all avoid moving there in the future?
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Old 02-03-2011, 07:27 PM
 
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yes they work different. there is a community tank located within the subdivision...
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Old 02-09-2011, 09:48 AM
 
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I also use Action Propane, and I also have been spending on average $450/month for the past three months, one fill up per month in the winter. 1-2 fill-ups for the rest of the year. So I'm looking at probably $2000+ per year. We have no leak, and we have our own tank. It is... RIDICULOUS.

Having said that, are you really going to not consider living somewhere based solely on propane prices? If so... that's a little... well... I'm just going to stop there.
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Old 02-09-2011, 12:30 PM
 
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I would absolutely base where I lived on the price of utilities. If I lived in the area the original poster does I would seriously consider switching to all electric.

We are on natural gas and my last bill for 2130sf was under $50. I do keep the heat at 61 and use a small heater in the computer room where I spend most of the day.
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