Here’s a breakdown of the two main propane delivery models and how to decide which one is right for you.
What Is Automatic Propane Delivery?
With automatic delivery, your propane supplier monitors your usage patterns and schedules deliveries before your tank runs low — without you having to lift a finger. Many suppliers use degree-day calculations or tank monitoring technology to estimate when you’ll need a top-up.
The benefits are significant: you never have to remember to check your gauge, you avoid emergency delivery fees, and your appliances keep running without interruption. For homes and farms that rely heavily on propane for heat, hot water, or crop drying, automatic delivery provides real peace of mind.
What Is Will-Call Propane Delivery?
With will-call delivery, you monitor your own tank level and contact your supplier when you’re ready for a fill. This gives you more control over the timing and quantity of each delivery, and it can work well for seasonal properties like cottages or supplemental propane users who don’t consume large volumes regularly.
The key risk with will-call is forgetting to call until you’re already running low — or running out entirely during a busy delivery period like a holiday weekend or the middle of winter.
Which Option Is Right for You?
For most year-round residential customers and farms in the Durham and York Regions, automatic delivery is the safer, more convenient choice. It removes the guesswork and ensures your supply is always maintained.
Will-call makes more sense if you use propane seasonally, have a secondary tank as backup, or prefer more direct control over your delivery schedule.
Discount Propane offers both automatic delivery and will-call options, along with one-time fill services for customers who just need a top-up without a long-term commitment. Whatever your situation, we’ll work with you to find a delivery plan that fits your usage and lifestyle.
And if the unexpected happens? Our 24/7 emergency propane delivery covers Durham Region, York Region, Kawartha Lakes, and the surrounding areas — so help is always just one call away at 905-448-5955.