How Long is Your Heating Oil Good For?
We often get the question, “How long is my heating oil good for?” Whether you just bought a home that may have been vacant for a while or you haven’t used your furnace for several months, ensuring your heating system is in good working order should be at the top of your “Let’s get ready […]
Tips to Managing Your Heating Fuel Bill This Winter – Easy, Green, and Must Dos
Everyone LOVES to save money, especially on their heating fuel bills. As your local heating fuel supplier and neighbor for almost a century, we feel it’s our responsibility to provide you with the best information to help you save money, energy, and the environment. Aside from enrolling in a budget payment plan, doing annual maintenance, […]
How Accurate is My Fuel Tank Gauge?
If you read our previous blog on reading your oil tank gauge, you already know how to properly read it and the signs to look for to in the event that it needs to be replaced. If you haven’t read the blog yet, you can access it here. Since heating oil tanks have remained relatively […]
I smell Oil! Is this Normal?
Heating oil has a very distinct smell. Generally, you shouldn’t smell it in your home. If you do notice a smell it could be a sign of something simple and minor or a sign of something major that needs immediate attention. Here are some reasons you may be smelling heating oil in your home: You […]
How long is my heating oil good for?
Did you fill your oil tank up at the very end of the heating season, and now the oil is just sitting, unused in your tank? Are you wondering if it has a shelf life – is my oil still good, can it go bad, will it hurt my furnace to use “old” oil, am […]
I need a new oil tank – what size should I get?
Heating oil tanks are meant to last a long time, but not forever. If you are looking to replace your current tank due to old age or a leak, you may be wondering if you should go with a different size. The first step is to determine what size tank best fits your needs. Before […]
What factors affect the price of heating oil?
It seems like oil prices are always changing and knowing what influences heating oil prices can be one of your best ways to plan a winter budget that keeps your home warm and your wallet happy. Many local and international forces that come into play when suppliers set the price you’ll pay for oil. So […]
Warning signs it’s time to replace that propane or natural gas furnace
The trees have shed their leaves, the days are getting shorter, and cold weather is going to be here to stay – with predictions of a very cold winter too. Is your furnace prepared to get you through the winter and keep you and your family warm? Your gas or propane furnace is one of […]
Why a Clean Chimney May Need a Boiler Tweak
With cooler weather creeping in – thoughts of sipping coffee, hot chocolate, or other libations in front of a roaring fire with smoke emitting from the chimney being to set it. But before those delightful thoughts can become a reality, there are some housekeeping items that must be attended too, such as: Do you have […]
How does automatic fuel delivery work and why should I use it?
During the Summer, most people aren’t thinking about the upcoming heating season – in fact it’s usually the last thing on people’s minds. But before we know it, those chilly temperatures will be sneaking back in again, and it’ll be time to turn the heat back on – it is New England after all. It […]
