Hissing is the most common noise youll hear from propane (and even natural gas) tanks. Dont confuse this for the initial gas rush you hear when you turn the line on. Hissing usually comes from a gas leak. Gas leaks are extremely dangerous and should be dealt with immediately.

Why is my grill propane tank hissing?

If youve ever hooked up a new propane gas tank and heard a faint hissing sound, your first thought is likely to be, uh oh—theres a gas leak somewhere. Propane tanks will often hint at a slight leak by making a hissing sound, which gets louder as you get closer to the tank.

Should grill propane tank make noise?

Hissing is the most common sound to come from propane tanks and is usually a sign of a gas leak. If you hear this noise you should turn your tank off and immediately call your propane supplier for a technician.

Should propane tank hiss when opened?

Important safety tip: NEVER try to close, look into or tap an open propane tank relief valve! If the hissing noise persists, it may in fact be a propane leak. Contact Advanced Propane immediately so we can make a service call.

How can you tell if your propane tank is leaking?

The easiest way to tell if you have a propane leak is by the smell. While propane is naturally odourless, a chemical is added to propane to give it a smell similar to rotten eggs. Depending on where the leak is, you may also be able to hear a hissing sound as the propane escapes the gas line.

What to do if propane tank is hissing?

You can cool the tank by spraying water from your garden hose onto the tanks surface. That should cause the relief valve to close. If the hissing noise persists, you may have a propane gas leak.

Should a gas regulator hiss?

Hissing sounds at the gas regulator (not everyone uses the same terms for the same sounds) may be from a gas leak. Hissing also occurs through a ventilation hole that releases air from the atmospheric side of the gas regulator - this is normal but it should not be continuous.

Can breathing in propane hurt you?

Breathing in or swallowing propane can be harmful. Propane takes the place of oxygen in the lungs. This makes breathing difficult or impossible.

Should you smell propane from the regulator?

The vent on regulators like the # 37207-30375 should not allow you to smell propane. If you are smelling propane near the regulator thats a sign yours is bad and needs to be replaced as theres most like a hole in the diaphragm.

Can propane lines get clogged?

One of the more common problems that can occur with a propane grill is a clogged gas line. The most common time an individual will find a problem with their propane grill is after it has gone unused for a few months.