The Ultimate Guide to Crystal Flash’s Budget Payment Plan

Budgeting household energy costs is tricky, and not just because of the always unpredictable Michigan weather. What about fluctuations in energy prices? What do you do when your tank is low, and your pocketbook is recovering after holiday shopping?

If you’re tired of all the seasonal ups and downs, here’s some good news… Crystal Flash has a program that can help. CF’s Budget Payment Plan removes some of the guesswork and uncertainty by spreading out your propane payments evenly throughout the year. The program provides a level of consistency and predictability from month to month and is a helpful tool when trying to manage your cash flow.

Read on for answers to some common questions about Crystal Flash’s Budget Payment Plan.

What is a Budget Payment Plan?
Crystal Flash’s budget payment plan is an optional arrangement which allows a customer (you) to make consistent monthly payments over the course of the year. Crystal Flash calculates your payment amount by taking your estimated annual fuel expenditure and dividing the total into 11 equal monthly payments. On the 20^th of each month, you make your monthly payment whether you take a delivery of fuel that month or not. The 12^th month is the “catch-up” month, where you may or may not have a payment due depending on your actual usage.

What benefits does a Budget Payment Plan provide me with?
In addition to the security of having reliable, steady payments each month, our Budget Payment Plan is free to enroll in and there are no hidden fees. The plan also provides peace of mind. You’ll never have to worry about the cost of your next delivery, you’ll just pay your scheduled monthly budget payment regardless of the delivery amount. As an added benefit, enrollment in CF’s Budget Payment Plan also includes enrollment into our popular Auto-Fill program. With Auto-Fill, we monitor and fill your propane tank for you, as needed. We’ll keep an eye on things so you don’t run out of fuel, eliminating the worry and extra fees associated with emergency deliveries and run outs.

Who is eligible for a Budget Payment Plan?
All credit approved customers are eligible to participate in the plan, including customers that own their own tank. If you don’t already have established credit terms with Crystal Flash, we’re always happy to assist you with our credit application process to verify eligibility. Customers that are in a rental living arrangement are not typically eligible for participation.

When does the Budget Payment Plan year begin and end?
Crystal Flash Budget Payment Plan begins each year in June and ends in May, which also aligns with our popular Price Protection Program contract period.

What happens if my actual usage is different than what was estimated?
We realize that things change and sometimes estimates don’t accurately reflect what happens in real time, no biggie. Our Team will monitor your ongoing plan payments based on your individual situation, including your current account balance and any expected remaining deliveries. We’re happy to adjust your payments as needed to keep things on track and avoid any surprises at the end of the budget year.

What if my situation is somewhat unique, will you still work with me?
Crystal Flash has been in business since 1932, so we have a lot of experience serving customers with unique situations and in many different stages of life.

Let’s close with a ‘lightning round’ of questions about unique situations:

Have any additional questions about Crystal Flash’s Budget Payment Plans? Our employee-owners are available to answer specific questions by phone at 800.875.4851.

If you are interested in enrolling in the next available Budget Payment Plan year, use the contact form below and a member of our team will be in touch to help you through the process.

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