If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you’ll know the iconic phrase “Winter is Coming”. Well, it’s August now, which means Heating Oil Season and Winter are just around the corner! Just like in the show, it’s important to understand that in the Northeast, it’s bad not to be prepared for what’s to come. Winter is …

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It’s currently late July, which means that we’re in an awkward spot where you’re not burning heating oil. However, heating oil season is just over the horizon! During this time of year, you’ll likely only be using heating oil for hot water, if at all! But even though it’s currently summertime, it’s important to understand …

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Today, service contracts are a common thing with oil companies. Sometimes they’ll even sign you up for automatic delivery as part of your service contract. However, what they don’t end up telling you is that there are a lot of strings attached to these contracts. There’s a saying that if something sounds too good to …

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It’s currently peak heating oil season, so it’s very important to ensure that your system is operating at peak performance. Your system is the most important tool in keeping your home warm during the cold months of the year. But, with the rising prices of heating oil and systems getting older as the days go …

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Using a Smart Oil Gauge on your heating oil tank is incredibly useful. It’ll be able to tell your usage as well as when you’ll need to order oil! Most heating oil tanks will have four fittings on the top of the tank. One occupies the fill pipe, another the vent pipe, and lastly, the …

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