What size propane tank do I need to run a gas fireplace?
In Mills River, many homes on the rural large lots run on propane, so a tank is part of the plan — and a fireplace on its own fits a 120-gallon stationary tank. The twist here is outdoor living: if the same tank also feeds a gas fire pit or patio heater, size for the whole load, not just the fireplace.
Add up everything the tank feeds
Mills River's open valley is made for outdoor entertaining, and a lot of homeowners add a gas fire pit alongside an indoor fireplace. A fireplace draws 20,000 to 40,000 BTU an hour, but a fire pit can pull far more — a Napoleon Uptown square pit runs 60,000 BTU on propane by itself. Put both on one tank and the supplier sizes up accordingly; the fireplace stops being the deciding appliance.
Plan it before entertaining season
The best time to run the gas is late spring, before the patio gets used. We set the licensed line for the fireplace and any outdoor features in one permitted job — outdoor runs go in buried, outdoor-rated pipe — so you're not trenching twice. If a furnace and water heater share the tank too, you're well into 250- to 500-gallon territory and the fireplace is a footnote.
Division of labor
Your propane supplier sizes, sets, and fills the tank; Steady Flame handles every gas line downstream, permitted with Henderson County and pressure-tested. We're 25 minutes south — call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Mills River
We install and service fireplaces throughout Mills River and the rest of Henderson County — just 25 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.