Does It Pay to Switch Away from Heating Oil?
People who have oil heating equipment that’s 20 years or older may be considering switching to natural gas to heat their home because they think this move could save them a lot of money on …
How Much Oil Can I Expect to Burn Over the Winter?
Obviously, many variables affect fuel usage, with the big wild card being the type of winter we have. Will the temperatures be average, colder than normal or warmer than normal? Other factors will also affect …
How Does My Oil Burner Work?
Like any mechanical device, oil heating systems require all components to work together. But some parts are more important than others. One component that is particularly vital to the efficient and effective operation of your …
How to Avoid Running Out of Heating Oil
Winter almost always brings us periods of extreme cold. When it feels like the Arctic outside and you have your heat pumping away, please check your fuel tank levels regularly. We do not want you to …
When the Power Goes Off, Why Do I Lose My Heat?
If you lose your power on a cold night, one of the things you’ll miss most is the heat coming out of your vents or radiators. That’s because heating systems will not run without electricity—no matter …
What Should I Set My Thermostat at to Save Money?
Did you know that nine out of ten Americans say they rarely—or never—program their thermostat? That’s mostly due to the fact that they’re just not certain how to do it. If you’re in that big majority, …
Getting Ready for the Heating Season: Six Early Steps
The official start of the heating season arrives on October 1 and continues for six months. So before you know it, you’ll be reaching for your sweater and turning the thermostat from “cool” to “heat.” But …
Why Think about Your Heating Oil Tank This Summer?
The last thing you want during the winter is an empty oil tank because that obviously means you can’t get any heat until a delivery is made. But many people don’t realize that having an …
How Does a Wi-Fi Tank Monitor Work?
For a while now, our tech-savvy customers have asked us to find a solution that makes it easier for them to get exactly the fuel they need, when they want it, while remaining confident that …
Another Winter Is Over, and Oil Heat Proves Its Value Once Again
Even though so much has improved with today’s heating oil, the things that hundreds of thousands of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania residents love about oil heat has remained the same. They understand that no …