Propane Tank and Cylinder Refills in Festus

What we fill

We fill the propane cylinders you use around the house and on the road: portable tanks, RV cylinders, forklift cylinders, and larger cylinders up to 100 pounds. Not sure whether yours qualifies? Call us and we will tell you.

How it works

1. Bring your empty cylinder to our office at 11840 County Rd CC in Festus.
2. We fill it for you. It only takes a few minutes, so most people wait while we do it. No appointment needed.
3. Pay and go. We take cash and all major cards.

Hours and directions

Our office is at 11840 County Rd CC, Festus, MO 63028. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and closed on weekends. Questions before you drive out? Call (636) 586-8883.

Refill or exchange?

A refill means we fill the cylinder you already own. Many exchange programs swap your cylinder for a pre-filled one, and those are often not filled to full capacity. If you want a full tank, a refill is the way to get one. A refill is also usually the better value per pound of propane.

Getting your cylinder home safely

Keep the cylinder upright and secured so it cannot tip over, and keep the vehicle ventilated. Do not leave a cylinder in a hot car, and drive straight home after the fill.

What to bring

Just the empty cylinder, with the valve closed tight, and a way to pay. If your cylinder has a damaged valve or a lot of rust, bring it in and let us look to see if it is safe to fill.

How to tell if your cylinder is low

Most grill cylinders do not have a gauge, but every cylinder tells you its own empty weight. Look at the collar, the ring around the valve, for the letters TW. That stands for Tare Weight, the weight of the empty cylinder itself. To see how much propane is left, set the cylinder on a bathroom scale and subtract the TW from the reading. A full 20 pound cylinder holds about 20 pounds of propane, so a reading of the TW plus 10 pounds means it is about half full.

When to refill

Grilling season and heating season are the busy times, and a cylinder tends to run out at the worst moment. If you use propane for a patio heater, a camper or an RV, keep a second full cylinder on hand so a refill never interrupts your weekend.

Common questions

Can you fill an old cylinder?

We cannot fill a cylinder that is out of date. Check the date stamp on the collar, or bring it in and we will take a look.

How much does a refill cost?

The price depends on the size of the cylinder and the current price of propane. Refills are from $20 and up.

Do you deliver tanks too?

Yes. For a home or business tank, we do on-site fills from 120 to 10,000 gallons. See our propane delivery page.