If you’ve got an oil-heated home, or are thinking about buying one, you may be wondering how long a tank of oil lasts. The answer requires us to know a lot about your house and climate, all of which we’ll break down below! House Size House size is one of the biggest factors to consider. …

If it’s time to upgrade your furnace, you may hear suggestions to switch from oil to propane. Take this decision very seriously, as it could be very expensive in the long run. In this post, we’ll break down the real reasons why companies encourage you to make the switch. Delivered Fuels Propane and heating oil …

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When looking for a new house, you may have different fuel types to choose from. Some houses are heated with oil, some with propane, and some with natural gas. Smaller houses and condos often have electric heat, which can be the most expensive. For new construction, there are also electric heat pumps and geothermal options, …

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The temperature in the Northeast has gone from the low 70s this weekend, to the high 20s today. The heat is on, and it’s time to check those heating oil tanks. With heating oil prices at near record highs, it can cost over $1,000 to fill up a typical oil tank. This may have you …

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All winter long I keep our FuelSnap community apprised of heating oil price trends in my weekly email. As we enter the off-season, I tend to reduce the frequency of these emails to once a month. In April, after a mere 3 weeks, I decided to see where things stand and send another update. In …

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