Propane Refill & Exchange in San Diego, CA
12 propane refill and exchange options in San Diego, CA — propane supplier, hardware store and gas station — each with a published phone number so you can call and confirm price, hours and tank size before you go.
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Refilling vs. Exchanging in San Diego
Exchange — common at hardware stores, gas stations and home-improvement retailers — swaps your empty cylinder for a filled one on the spot, though exchange cylinders are typically filled to around 15 lb rather than a 20 lb tank's full capacity. Refilling at a dedicated propane dealer fills the same tank to its actual rated capacity and is usually cheaper per gallon, but takes a few minutes longer and isn't offered at every location below. Call ahead to check which service a listing offers — see our full refill vs. exchange breakdown for the cost comparison.
12 Propane Refill & Exchange Providers in San Diego, CA
From public Google Maps business data for "propane refill" and "propane tank exchange" — contact any of them directly; we don't take your details or route your call.
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Ez Pz Propane
3650 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
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Downtown Ace Hardware
675 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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76
3010 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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WestAir Gases & Equipment
2528 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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Thrifty
2502 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
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Propane Refill at U-Haul
3820 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
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Propane Exchange at The Home Depot
355 Marketplace Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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Propane Refill at U-Haul
4311 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
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76
3252 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
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ARCO
2502 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
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Propane Exchange at The Home Depot
3555 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
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United
235 S 47th St, San Diego, CA 92113
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