Best propane suppliers in Sarasota

★★★★☆4.3 (64 reviews)score 72/100

72/100

Flanders Gas posts the highest composite score in Sarasota on the strength of quick turnarounds and per-gallon pricing that customers consistently call fair, not padded with flat exchange fees. It also draws repeat praise for holding up during hurricane season, when propane demand spikes and other suppliers get stretched thin.

• Around 5-minute refill turnaround
• Per-gallon pricing instead of flat exchange fees
• Dependable during hurricane season
• Local, established operation

Watch out: Billing still runs through phone-based processes rather than online payment, which some customers find outdated.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

★★★★☆4.2 (319 reviews)score 71/100moderate

71/100

Tractor Supply Co. combines a clean, well-stocked store with a propane refill counter, and staff get real credit for helping customers even in rough weather. The catch is that propane service itself is inconsistent: refills get turned away late in the day on thin safety justifications, and large delivery orders have run into lost paperwork and vanishing staff.

• Clean store with strong farm and pet inventory
• Staff willing to help load in bad weather
• On-site vet clinic and pet wash
• Propane refills reliable when the counter is actually open

Watch out: Refills can be refused late in the day on inconsistent safety grounds, and large delivery orders have had communication break down.

Services: residential propane delivery, autogas propane cylinder refill, commercial industrial propane, autofill monitoring · Price: moderate

★★★★☆3.8 (135 reviews)score 68/100

68/100

This North Sarasota U-Haul location earns a high-confidence score built on a large volume of reviews and consistently friendly, fast service on rentals and storage. Named staff like Aaron, Juan, and Colstan get called out repeatedly for going beyond a standard transaction, though U-Box customers report tracking and delivery problems that drag the rating down.

• Fast, efficient rental and return transactions
• Clean, well-organized storage facilities
• Named staff praised for going above and beyond
• Open 7 days a week

Watch out: U-Box customers report tracking issues and missed guaranteed delivery dates; stick to local rentals for the smoothest experience.

Services: residential propane delivery, propane tank installation, commercial industrial propane

★★★★☆3.9 (56 reviews)score 64/100

64/100

Detweiler's has been running for more than 65 years and it shows in the loyalty of its reviews, many spanning a decade or more. Named staff like Melanie, Ann, and Jeff are called out often, and customers on automatic refill report a smooth, low-hassle experience.

• 65+ year operating history
• Named staff known for helpfulness
• Automatic refill with convenient payment
• Handles complex multi-connection installations

Watch out: A minority of reviews mention communication gaps during installs and occasional rudeness from a manager.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

★★★★☆4.3 (21 reviews)score 64/100

64/100

United Rentals gets consistent praise for well-maintained equipment and staff who stretch hours to meet customer deadlines, backed by a solid 4.3 rating. The review count is modest, but the more recent feedback trends stronger than the older complaints about cancellations.

• Competitive rates praised consistently
• Staff willing to extend hours for customers
• Well-maintained equipment
• Online booking cuts down office paperwork

Watch out: A few older reviews mention last-minute reservation cancellations and unclear application requirements.

Services: residential propane delivery, propane tank installation, commercial industrial propane

★★★★☆3.8 (205 reviews)score 64/100

64/100

Suburban Propane has the review volume to back a high-confidence score, and plenty of customers single out specific technicians for patience, honesty, and fast emergency response. Set against that is a real pattern of uninvited deliveries, surprise charges, and billing errors that take months to resolve, so results here depend heavily on which technician or rep you land.

• Named technicians praised for expertise and politeness
• Weekend and after-hours emergency response
• Online account setup available
• Some technicians decline unnecessary fills rather than upsell

Watch out: Recurring complaints include unauthorized fill-ups, surprise charges, billing errors, and emergency waits reported over six hours.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

★★★★☆3.5 (207 reviews)score 59/100

59/100

This South Sarasota U-Haul splits roughly down the middle: straightforward truck and trailer rentals tend to go smoothly, with Manager Alicia and staffer Aaron singled out for professionalism. Propane refills and installations carry more risk, with billing mix-ups and missed appointments showing up often enough to matter.

• Manager Alicia praised for professionalism
• Aaron noted for resolving issues
• Simple rentals handled smoothly
• Open 7 days a week

Watch out: Missed appointments, incorrect billing, and cash payment issues are recurring complaints, especially around installs and propane refills.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

★★★★☆4.4 (14 reviews)score 56/100

56/100

Midco Petroleum built over a decade of loyalty as a family-owned operation known for dependable delivery and hurricane-season emergency service. Recent reviews suggest they may have scaled back or stopped propane and generator accounts, so confirm current availability before counting on them.

• Family-owned with 10+ year customer relationships
• Emergency delivery during hurricanes
• Refers customers to competitors when unable to help

Watch out: Recent reports say they may no longer accept new propane or generator accounts; low review volume adds uncertainty.

Services: residential propane delivery, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation, commercial industrial propane

★★★☆☆3.2 (37 reviews)score 51/100

51/100

Sunoco is a gas station with fuel variety and a convenient location, but the composite score reflects real trust problems: broken receipt machines, price spikes during peak travel, and even alleged card fraud by staff show up repeatedly in reviews.

• Fuel variety including Premium, Diesel, and Race Fuel
• Convenient location
• Open 7 days

Watch out: Recurring complaints cover overpricing, dirty facilities, receipt machine failures, and staff conduct issues including alleged card misuse.

Services: residential propane delivery, autogas propane cylinder refill, commercial industrial propane

★★★★★5 (1 reviews)score 45/100

45/100

This U-Haul propane refill station has just one review on record, a five-star mention of fast delivery, so treat the score as a starting point rather than a settled verdict. Published pricing and a convenient U-Haul location are its main draws.

• Fast service reported
• Convenient U-Haul location

Watch out: Based on a single review, so there isn't enough evidence yet to judge consistency.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

★★★☆☆3 (2 reviews)score 38/100

38/100

One reviewer at this U-Haul refill point praised the speed and accuracy of the fill, but another was turned away over a manager's apparent misunderstanding of tank certification rules, sending them on a costly detour. With only two reviews, this is a coin-flip until more evidence comes in.

• Fast service reported
• Accurate measurement

Watch out: A staff training gap around tank certification led to at least one wrongful refusal of service.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, commercial industrial propane

score 34/100

34/100

Blue Rhino offers propane tank exchange and delivery to homes and businesses around Sarasota, but there are no reviews yet to verify real-world service quality. Check their website directly for current availability.

• Propane tank exchange available
• Serves both residential and commercial customers

Watch out: No reviews on file, so there's no customer feedback to weigh.

Services: residential propane delivery, commercial industrial propane

score 34/100

34/100

Amerigas Propane Exchange lists a wide service menu in Sarasota, from delivery and tank installation to grill exchange and AutoGas conversion, with seven-day availability. There's no review history yet, so the range of services is unverified by customer experience.

• Seven-day service hours
• Residential and commercial offerings
• Grill tank exchange convenience

Watch out: No reviews on file, so service quality is unverified.

Services: residential propane delivery, autogas propane cylinder refill, commercial industrial propane

score 30/100

30/100

This Amerigas location advertises propane delivery, tank installation, cylinder exchange, emergency service, and commercial supply across Florida, plus leak checks and recertification, but there's no review evidence yet to confirm how it performs.

• Wide advertised service range including leak checks and recertification
• Commercial supply across Florida
• Emergency service listed

Watch out: No reviews on file, so none of the advertised services have been verified by customers.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation

score 30/100

30/100

Blue Rhino Propane Exchange in Sarasota advertises tank exchange plus home and business delivery, but with zero reviews on record there's nothing yet to confirm service quality against those claims.

• Propane tank exchange advertised
• Home and business delivery listed

Watch out: No reviews on file, so there's no customer feedback to weigh.

Services: residential propane delivery, emergency propane service, autogas propane cylinder refill, propane tank installation