Amerigas QUESTIONABLE PRICING, POOR SERVICE Kingston Rhode Island

If you think that by participating in Amerigas' "Pre Pay" program you are getting the best possible price, think again.  I had "faith" that my local Amerigas manager was, as he stated each season, giving me his best price, even the extra special price when I would threaten to go to a competitor.  It wasn't until this season that I finally decided to keep him honest and acturally call his competitors prior to signing.  I found a price nearly 20% less than Amerigas and a total annual savings of over $700. because the competitor does not boost the fuel cost by tacking on several additional charges with each delivery.  I believe in a business making a profit but this experience left me bitter.  I cancelled me service with Amerigas.

IT's NOT JUST THE PRICING:  Though I developed a good relationship with the delivery person over the ten years I did business with Amerigas, the road was rocking before this relationship.  The week prior to leaving for a two week winter trip I called Amerigas twice indicating I was low and requesting a delivery and indicating that I would be away.  No delivery ever came and we experienced a freeze up when the heat went out.

TRY GETTING THEM TO PICK UP YOUR TANKS ONCE YOU CANCELL:  That was three months ago.  If it takes three months whats to say it won't be six months, or a year. 

Word to the wise.  Buy your tanks and shop around each year for the best price.  If one company is overchanging for propane than I'm sure others do as well.