We started using Hartland last year when we decided to fill our wood burning fireplace in with a gas log insert. My husband was in charge of finding the best place to use to install and fill the two tanks. So, I can't take all of he credit.
We lease two propane tanks and then when one tank is empty, we have them come out and swap it out for a filled one. The rate for the propane fluctuates, just like the rate of gasoline does. The insert burns 34,000 btus in an hour, if it's turned full blast, but we run ours on low, and only went through one tank last year. Keep in mind, we had a pretty bad winter last year. In addition to not using a huge amount of propane, our electricity bill decreased drastically because of the insert.
I wasn't home last year when they came out and installed the tanks, but I was home on Friday, when they brought and switched out the replacement. The guy was super nice, I thought that he was a friend of my husband's. My husband said no, everyone at Hartland is super nice like that. That being said, I highly recommend a gas insert and using Hartland to service it. read more