If you’ve got a big old heating oil tank in your basement, you’ll want to know the level every now and then. The Smart Oil Gauge provides tank readings right to an app on your phone. It uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the level in the tank. So you may be wondering, how accurate …

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Proper installation is critical to the accuracy of your Smart Oil Gauge. Using an incorrect adapter can cause the sensor to give false readings, potentially causing you to run out of oil. In this post, we’ll explain the different types of adapters available for the Smart Oil Gauge. When we’re done, you’ll know exactly which …

Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes

We’re just at the tail end of a cold snap here in the Northeast where we’ve seen temps in the single digits for the past few days. When it gets this cold, frozen pipes can become a major issue. While most common in older homes, pipes can freeze in newer homes too! Especially in mass-produced …

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How To Choose A New Furnace

When your oil-fired furnace hits the 30-year mark, odds are it’s time for an upgrade. While annual maintenance can be a godsend for your home’s HVAC system, there will come a time when it’s ready to be replaced. If that time is now, follow these steps to choose a new furnace. What’s a Furnace? A …

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It’s October 12 as I write this which means it is officially heating oil season in the Northeast! I talked about the importance of annual maintenance in my previous blog post and will expand upon it here. Take a second to schedule a tune-up now if you have not done so already. Since I just …

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