Propane is useful for everything from heating your home’s water supply to drying your laundry. As such, you likely have extra tanks of it handy if one of your appliances needs more fuel. However, it’s important to know how to properly store this combustible gas. Here are a handful of places you should never keep propane. 

4 Places You Should Never Store Propane

1. House

Don’t store propane tanks inside your home. During the winter, furnace use causes indoor temperatures to rise, potentially creating an unstable environment for propane that may lead to fire hazards. Keep propane tanks on a flat surface outside of your home, away from fire pits and grills. 

2. Shed

Sheds typically contain a variety of oils and chemicals, including paint thinner and antifreeze. If these happen to combine with propane, they can result in a lethal chemical reaction. Propane leaks are also a concern for people who use their shed as a workspace since it could poison the air and cause suffocation. 

3. Garage

Garages are not ideal for storing propane because they are extremely susceptible to rising temperatures. During the summer, if temperatures exceed approximately 120 degrees, your tank can explode. The heat from vehicles can also render propane tanks unsafe in your garage.

4. Storage Unit

Similar to a garage or shed, storage units can reach excessive temperatures. While keeping propane gas in a storage unit is dangerous, it’s also illegal. In the event of a fire or explosion, the storage facility may hold you at fault, resulting in expensive fines, extensive repairs, and legal action. 

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