What size propane tank do I need to run a gas fireplace?
In Hendersonville, most homes along Main Street and the older core sit on a natural-gas main, so a fireplace connects to the utility and you never buy a tank. Where you're on propane — outer Spartanburg Highway pockets past the main — a fireplace by itself runs comfortably on a 120-gallon stationary tank.
Why a stationary tank suits a low-maintenance house
Hendersonville leans toward retirees who want a quiet, sealed gas fireplace they can forget about, and the tank should match that. A fireplace alone draws only 20,000 to 40,000 BTU an hour, so it sips — but a small portable cylinder means frequent refills and a flame that can falter on a cold valley morning. A stationary 120-gallon tank goes long stretches between fills and holds steady pressure, which is exactly what a set-it-and-forget-it home wants.
Clay soil and where the tank goes
Henderson County's heavy clay settles foundations and holds water, and that matters if you bury the tank: placement, drainage, and the anchor all get planned around the soil. Above-ground or buried, your propane supplier owns the tank — sizing, leasing, and filling it. If the same tank also feeds a furnace or water heater, you're already at 250 gallons or more and the fireplace hardly moves the number.
The line is ours
Steady Flame runs the licensed gas line from tank to firebox, sized for the load, pulled with Henderson County and the inspector, and pressure-tested before we light it. We're 25 minutes south of the showroom — call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Hendersonville
We install and service fireplaces throughout Hendersonville and the rest of Henderson County — just 25 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.