Rutland Bottle Gas

  After establishing Rutland Furniture Company in 1947, it became apparent to Arnold Grate that people needed a more efficient form of cooking and heating. As a result, Arnold began a cylinder delivery business in the Meigs county area. Friendly and customer service oriented, Arnold began to see his business grow significantly. In February of 1959, Arnold hired the current general manager of Rutland Bottle Gas, Bill Coy. In 1960 Arnold decided to enter into the business of bulk propane delivery. This business grew quickly, and in 1962 Arnold expanded his propane business into Athens County. Bill Coy was placed in charge of operations in the Athens County area. 1968 saw the hiring of David Grate, one of Arnolds sons, who began working in the furniture business. Business continued to increase over the years and in 1983, Arnold appointed David company president. After the passing of Arnold in 1989, the company started an aggressive growth program. In 1992 property was purchased in McConnelsville and Torch, Ohio. Satellite stations were established in both locations. These sites proved to be a most valuable investment as they allowed the companys expansion into new areas, as well as furnishing extra storage. In 1995 land was purchased in Jackson, Ohio. Following the purchase of the land a satellite plant was established in Jackson. A satellite plant was also established in Gallipolis, Ohio on leased land in 1995. 2007 brought about the purchase and installation of yet another satellite plant, this time in Logan, Ohio. In 2011, a satellite plant was constructed in Pickaway County. Positioned between Circleville and Lancaster Ohio, this plant provides convenient refilling for our central Ohio delivery routes.This multi-year expansion provided the company with the tools to better serve the needs of the customer in the years since.       Rutland Bottle Gas is primarily a supplier of propane to residential customers. Of the companys over 8,500 accounts, approximately 90% are residential. These residential customers are spread out over 18 counties in Ohio and 8 in West Virginia. The majority of these accounts are in remote, rural areas where natural gas has never been, and more than likely will never be, an option. Many residential customers prefer gas heat because it is easier and more efficient than wood and cheaper than electric.      The commercial accounts that Rutland carries include county school systems, construction companies, hotels, automotive dealerships, factories, greenhouses, food establishments, convenience stores, grocery stores, hardware stores, farms, gas stations, and more.      Rutland Bottle Gas offers more than just propane. The company also sells vented and unvented space heaters, gas fireplace systems, Gas Ranges, and above and underground propane tanks. Rutland Bottle Gas also provides many services such as - heater and fireplace installation, tank installation, gas leak checks and heater repair. Arnold Grate founded Rutland Bottle Gas with faith in God, hard work, and friendly and reliable service. His vision still holds true today.

Initiating Service:

Call any of our office locations listed in the 'Contact Us' section of this web site and we will give you pricing and installation details, as well as take some basic information from you to set up your account. Typically we can perform the installation within a few days of your call. Full payment for the installation (if any) and the initial tank fill up is payable on location upon completion of the installation process, to our qualified serviceman. Initially your account will be set up on a C.O.D. basis until the 1 year anniversary of your account set up. After that you can either submit a $250.00 deposit that will insure you a 30 day credit account (allowing you 30 days from the date of your gas deliveries to pay the amounts due in full), or get set up with a budget account. Budget accounts allow you to make set monthly payments during the year based on your usage and forcasted pricing. Ask for details. 

Installation Details

On the day of your installation one of our qualified servicemen will set and level your tank(s), install the gas line and regulators, and perform a gas check to ensure proper installation. Most gas appliances are required by law to have both a shut-off valve and sediment trap (drip-leg). Our serviceman can supply and install these if necessary.

Ordering Procedures

Bulk tank customers should call our office when the gauge on their tank reads 35% so that we can schedule their delivery appropriately. During the winter months, demand is high and calling in at 35% allows our drivers ample time to make a delivery before the tank runs empty. 100# cylinder customers should call for a cylinder when the red indicator at the regulator is visible.