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The Best Ways to Save on Heating Oil Costs

September 16, 2026August 26, 2026

Winter is slowly creeping up on us! Which means oil prices are going to go up as the weather gets colder and more people need heating oil! During the winter, heating oil prices tend to be at their most expensive. Winter also brings the need to order more frequently, which hurts your wallet! But you’re here to save on heating oil costs! So in today’s blog, I’ll make sure you’re prepared for what’s to come by giving you a list of things that you can do to save some money on heating oil!

Heating Oil trucks will come out and deliver frequently in the winter! However, make sure that you’ve got an order on the schedule first!

Canceling Your Automatic Delivery Plan: This might sound strange at first. But the reason for this actually makes complete sense! While it might not seem like it, Automatic Delivery is actually costing you more money in the long run! When it comes to automatic delivery, dealers will tend to charge more per gallon. On average, canceling your automatic delivery plan will save you roughly 50 cents per gallon! This can save you hundreds of dollars every year! Call-by delivery is much cheaper. You can go through the dealer directly, or you can order on our FuelSnap website!
Covering Up Drafty Windows and Doors: Drafty doors and windows are a primary cause of high energy use. These can be really bothersome when it comes to the amount of oil you burn. Drafts will let out the heat that your system is working so hard to create! Covering them up with draft stoppers or plastic wrap on windows will help prevent the hot air from leaving your home!
Fill Up Your Tank During the Summer: This is actually the ideal time to fill up your heating oil tank. During the summer, heating oil prices are at an all-time low. So be sure to take advantage of the low prices! You’ll be able to fill up your tank for much less than you would during the winter! However, you can keep an eye on your level and usage with a Smart Oil Gauge!
Avoid Ordering During the Holiday Season: You should avoid ordering oil during Christmas and New Year’s. The reason for this is that this is when oil is in the highest demand. Prices are high, and delivery availability is low. You should order and fill your tank before the Christmas season! Family gatherings and holiday parties are the number one reason for ordering during this time frame!
Make Sure Your Home Is Well Insulated: Ensuring your home is well insulated is crucial for being able to have a warm home during the summer. Insulation helps the house maintain the heat inside it. This’ll result in lower usage, as the house is better able to maintain the heat.
Getting a WIFI Thermostat: Wi-Fi thermostats are incredibly useful and are an amazing tool to be able to lower your heating oil usage. They’re incredibly useful and will help you be able to better manage your home’s temperature. Most of these thermostats have apps that allow you to control them. This means that you can lower the temperature when you’re away to prevent unnecessary oil usage or raise the heat wirelessly! With one of these, you’ll be able to control your heating oil usage!
Upgrade Your System: This might not apply to everyone, but if your system is old and hasn’t been updated, then it’s a good time to upgrade it! Making sure that your system is up to date is great because it’ll help ensure that your system is functioning properly! Plus, newer systems are more efficient! Which means that it takes less oil to heat the home! You can contact a local HVAC company and see what they recommend for a system upgrade!
When You’re Not Home, Turn Off Your Thermostat: Turning off the thermostat when you’re not home is a great way to lower heating oil costs. The reason being you won’t be burning unnecessary oil when nobody is home! However, if you have pets, then this won’t be an option for you! They’ve got to stay warm too!
Disable the Heat in Rooms that are Unoccupied or Empty: Turning off the heat in rooms that aren’t occupied or rooms that aren’t currently being used is a great way to save on heating oil costs! Make sure that when doing this, you close any vents or radiators in these rooms. Heat won’t be able to enter the room when this is done!
Set up and install a Smart Oil Gauge: Smart Oil Gauges are one of the best tools that you can have on your heating oil tank! They can track usage and level data to ensure that you won’t run out of oil! This is all at the touch of your fingertips through our mobile app! You can also receive alerts when the tank is low and when you get a fill-up! You can purchase one on our website here.

These are the two types of Smart Oil Gauge! The one on the left is the Duo, and the one on the right is the standard model. They both work great to track your heating oil usage and level information!

Concluding Thoughts

Heating oil can be expensive, especially during the winter! But if you follow these ten steps, you’ll become a master at getting the most out of your heating oil! You’ll know the ins and outs of how to prevent your oil from escaping through those drafty windows or burning more than you need to!

Ordering during the summer is especially useful with the lower prices! Canceling your automatic delivery plan is great, too, because it gives you the freedom to order from whoever and wherever you want!

But don’t forget, this is all up to you! If you like having your automatic delivery plan, then don’t cancel it. However, what you choose to do with your heating system is in your hands!

Happy Heating!

Hunter

Heating Oil Vs Propane: What You Should Know

August 26, 2026July 23, 2026

In the Northeast United States, heating options are quite limited. However, natural gas is increasing in popularity. It’s cost-effective and reliable, making it an excellent choice to heat with! However, unlike the two titans of the industry, Heating Oil and Propane, it can’t be installed in a pre-existing home or neighborhood. This makes it unavailable to most of the general public.

But in small apartments, condos, and places with mild winters, you’ll see electric heat and heat pumps being more common. Electric heat can be expensive, but in places where winters are milder or with smaller spaces, it won’t be as bad. Otherwise, your options are left to Heating Oil and Propane.

Heating oil and Propane are the most popular forms of heating across the East Coast. They’re both fuels that get delivered to your home in a liquid state before it’s converted to heat and pushed throughout your home. Despite these two having some similarities, there are some differences. But what are they exactly? I’ll be covering exactly what you need to know below!

Outdoor heat pumps look like this! They’re increasing in popularity and are cost-effective!

Switching: When you Should Make it

When it comes to making the switch to either Heating Oil or Propane, it boils down to when your home needs a new boiler or furnace. The most expensive component tends to be the system. When changing out your current system for the other, here are some things that you’ll need to know.

Tank: The tank is the most important component of your system. Regardless of whether you own it or are renting it, you should know where it is and what its capacity is.
BTUs per Gallon and System Efficiency: Knowing the difference between the two fuels, BTUs and System Efficiency, is important for functionality. For example, propane tends to be more efficient. However, it produces fewer BTUs per gallon than heating oil.
Shopping Flexibility: If you like to be in control of when you receive your delivery, then this is important. You don’t want to run out while waiting for a delivery!

What are the Differences?

The biggest difference between the two types of tanks is the cost. Propane tanks are often much more expensive than heating oil tanks if you buy them outright. At the time of writing, you can buy a standard heating oil tank at Home Depot for around $1k, depending on the model. However, propane tanks tend to be a bit pricier at $1.5k for an average tank. While the prices are similar, a heating oil tank is the cheaper option.

How they’re stored is another major difference. Heating oil tanks can be placed indoors or outdoors. They also tend to be more compact, preventing them from taking up a lot of room. However, propane tanks tend to be big and bulky. Plus, if you’re renting them, then you’re required to have them installed above ground, outside. But if you own them, you can install them underground without posing a threat to the environment.

Propane tanks will tend to look like this. They’re installed above ground outside if they’re rented by an oil company.

The Owner of the Tank

Tank ownership is a big part of owning a heating oil or propane tank. When it comes to heating oil, you’ll typically own your tank. Meanwhile, with propane, the provider tends to own it. This means that they’re in control of when you get a delivery!

When making the switch from heating oil to propane, the provider will tell you that it’ll save you money, but that’s just not true! Renting the tank from the provider will prevent you from ordering from anyone else! You’ll have no freedom when it comes to ordering! In most states, it’s illegal to fill another provider’s tank. This means in an emergency situation, you won’t be able to order from someone else if you need to! If you want to change providers, you’ll either have to buy out your tank, buy your own, or contact another provider to put their tank in!

However, when it comes to heating oil, you’ll always own your tank! You can buy it directly from the manufacturer or a storefront such as Home Depot or Lowe’s. But you get the added benefit of having the freedom to order from whoever you want! So it’s best to own your tank regardless of whether you heat with heating oil or propane!

Standard oil tanks will look like this. Typically mounted on the side of the house, in the basement, or in the garage.

Which is More Efficient?

With how current prices are for heating oil, it might seem that propane is the better option to go with. However, just by looking at the price per gallon, you’re omitting two of the most important factors. These factors are BTUs (British Thermal Units) and Efficiency. BTUs determine how much heat is produced by a gallon of the desired fuel. For example, heating oil produces 138,000 BTUs per gallon! However, propane will only produce 91,000 BTUs per gallon. That is significantly less than what heating oil produces!

While BTUs are a major factor when it comes to heating, efficiency is important as well. Most modern-day boilers and furnaces tend to be 95% more efficient when compared to older furnaces. Propane furnaces will convert 95% of the propane into heat. Meanwhile, heating oil will only produce 85-90% heat from the boiler/furnace. Using 85% in our calculation below, we’ll get the following:

Propane: 91,000 x .85 = 77,350 Effective BTUs per gallon

Heating Oil: 117,300 x .85 = 117,300 BTUs per gallon

If we’re doing a comparison side by side, you’ll want to take a look at how many gallons of propane it takes to produce the same amount of heat as heating oil. This will be based on one gallon of heating oil. Heating oil produces 117, 300 effective BTUs per gallon, while propane only produces 77,350 effective BTUs per gallon. Using the following, you’ll be able to determine how many gallons of propane it takes to produce the same amount of BTUs as a gallon of heating oil.

117,300 / 77,350 =1.51 gallons of propane

As you can see, heating oil produces more BTUs per gallon than one gallon of propane! You’ll need a gallon and a half of propane to match the amount of heat that Heating Oil Produces!

Flexibility to Order From Who You Want

The nice thing about heating oil is that you have the freedom to order from whom and where you want to. Signing up for automatic delivery is a start. However, note that when you sign up for automatic delivery, you’ll end up paying a premium price per gallon. Call-by is much better in terms of placing orders. There are no hidden fees, and using reliable websites such as FuelSnap, you’ll end up getting some great prices!

Price shopping when it comes to propane is VERY hard. This is because most of the time, a propane tank is going to be rented from the provider. There’s a small percentage of propane tank owners who own their tanks. If you’re one of them, congratulations! But unfortunately, you won’t be able to do much shopping around.

However, with heating oil, the market is much more competitive. Due to this, prices tend to be a bit more sporadic than with propane. Dealers are constantly competing with each other to get customers on their schedule, so it’s advantageous to have the best price in the area. This gets them more orders and more new customers! Heating Oil tanks also get the bonus of utilizing the Smart Oil Gauge!

At the time of writing, these are the current oil prices in Danbury.

The Bottom Line

When it comes to which is better, heating oil is the clear answer. It burns much hotter, and you own your tank, which makes shopping around a breeze! Plus, with cheaper tanks and competitive pricing, you’ll be able to get a fill-up for a good price and not be restricted by the dealer!

However, that’s not to say that propane is without its merits. It’s versatile and is often used for more than just heating! If you find yourself needing to use propane for cooking, electric, and more, then this is your answer! Just be aware that you’ll likely have to rent from your provider!

At the end of the day, which you choose to use to heat with is up to you. They both have their positives and negatives and will both provide you with ample warmth and will be effective long-term heating solutions.

Happy Heating!

Hunter

How to Avoid Running Out of Oil

August 19, 2026August 18, 2026

With the heating oil season just over the horizon, it’s important to keep in mind how much oil you’ll use during the winter. But it’s also a good idea to start checking heating oil prices regularly! At the time of writing, oil prices have spiked due to the war with Iran! Heating Oil is at about $4.25- $4.50 per gallon! This is due to the price of crude oil, and it’s incredibly expensive to fill up a tank with oil! Especially with prices where they are now, it’s crucial to be on top of your usage and keep track of your oil level! So the question stands: “How do I avoid running out of oil? Well, don’t worry, I’ll be answering all the important questions below!

Filling up regularly will help prevent runout! The last thing you want is to wake up to a cold house!

Heating Oil Tank Capacity

The maximum capacity of a standard heating oil tank is around 275-330 gallons. But it’s a good thing to know that these tanks will rarely be filled to their true capacity. The reason for this is that dealers will fill up until the whistle stops. This’ll actually make the true capacity different. On a 275, it will be 250 gallons, while on a 330, it’ll be around 315 gallons. Your capacity will have some effect on how much and how frequently you order oil. Ideally, you’ll want to order oil when your tank gets to a quarter. On a 275-gallon tank, this is around the 75-gallon mark, while on a 330-gallon tank, it’s closer to 95 gallons.

You should NEVER let your tank’s oil level get below 1/8. The reason for this is that this is around the time your system might start to catch sludge. On Roth tanks, this isn’t a problem. However, on standard steel tanks, sludge can be sucked into the feedlines. When this happens, your lines will get clogged, which will cause the system to shut down, resulting in no heat! On a 275-gallon tank, the 1/8 mark is about 35 gallons. But if your tank’s feed lines are top-fed, then this will be the point at which you run out of accessible oil.

What Happens When You Run Out?

When you’re running out of oil, the first thing that’ll happen is that you’ll have no heat. No heat means waking up to a cold home, which isn’t a fun experience! However, it’s important to note that waking up to a cold home doesn’t always mean you’re out of oil. It could mean that there’s a faulty part in the boiler/furnace or the feed lines are clogged! It’s always good to check! One time, my boiler’s starter wasn’t working properly! We had heating oil, but the starter wasn’t working, so my family and I were freezing!

When you run out of oil, you’ll want to run and grab some diesel. This’ll hold you over until your delivery of oil arrives.

If you’ve run out of oil, the very first thing you should do is contact a local oil dealer to place an order! Try to see if they can put you in for an emergency delivery. Once you’ve placed the order, go to the gas station and get about 5-10 gallons of diesel. This should hold you over until your delivery arrives. If you need the step-by-step guide to this, you can check out what to do here.

How Long Will a Full-Tank Last?

If you know what size your tank is, then you’ve got a baseline. You’re going to have an easier time figuring out how much a full tank of oil will last you. However, a Smart Oil Gauge will make the process of finding this out much easier for you! In my articles on Spring and Winter usage, I calculate specifics on how much you’ll expect to burn if you’re interested!

However, if you haven’t guessed by now, winter sees the most heating oil usage by far! Primarily due to the cold weather outside, you’ll find yourself burning around 5-7 gallons a day! Sometimes even more if you have a large house and use it for both heat and hot water. You might see yourself ordering oil more frequently during this time! Typically, you’ll need to order oil every month or so, depending on how much you’re using.

But on the flip side, during the spring and summer months, you’ll end up using significantly less oil! During this time of year, oil usage is going to be at a low. So you might only see yourself burning less than a gallon a day. Running out of oil is very unlikely during this time. But even so, don’t let your guard down!

Your average daily usage is going to be different depending on the size of your home and what the temperature outside is.

Final Thoughts

Avoiding running out of oil is fairly easy. So long as you’re on top of your heating oil usage and tank level. Make sure that when your tank starts to get low, you order at a quarter tank. This gives you enough time to get the delivery before you run out! You can use a website like our FuelSnap website to get the best prices on heating oil in your area! With the combined use of the Smart Oil Gauge and FuelSnap, you’ll get a leg up on other homeowners!

Making sure that you’re on top of your level and usage is crucial to make sure you’ve got oil in your tank. Keeping an eye on this will prevent you from running out as long as you’re on top of it!

Happy Heating!

Hunter

Smart Oil Gauge: The Installation Process

August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

Making sure that your Smart Oil Gauge installation is correct is crucial for its functionality. Depending on your tank, the installation process is different and can sometimes be confusing with all the different adapters! The Duo and Standard models also have slightly different installations. Granby tank installations will end up being different than Roth installations. But before you install the Smart Oil Gauge, you must set it up and connect it to the app first! This will make the install process much easier!

What’s Required for Installation?

When it comes to installing a Smart Oil Gauge on a standard steel Granby tank, there are a couple of things that you need! Firstly, you will obviously need the gauge! Then, you’ll need a pipe wrench and pipe dope. Those can be purchased at Lowe’s, Home Depot, or on Amazon. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE! Finally, if you need an adapter, you’ll need that too! Don’t worry, I’ll touch more on that later in this blog.

However, for Granby double-wall tanks and Roth double-wall tanks, you will simply need the Smart Oil Gauge and the Roth adapter! I’ll touch more on those Roth adapters later, but the installation on these is a little bit simpler!

Steel Tank Installations

These types of tanks are the most common. Most homes in the United States that have heating oil will use a standard Granby tank, regardless of if its 275 or 330 gallons. If you don’t have an adapter for the standard Smart Oil Gauge installation, then all you need to use is the pipe wrench and pipe dope. Simply apply a thin layer of pipe dope onto the bottom threads and then hand-thread it into the tank as far as you can. Then, you’ll want to use your pipe wrench and thread it down all the way until you cannot thread it anymore. You can watch our video instructions here.

This is an example of installing the gauge onto the tank. You cannot install the Smart Oil Gauge onto a combined fitting with the vent pipe.

However, if you’re using an adapter, then you’ll want to thread the gauge into the adapter WITHOUT pipe dope. Then, put a thin layer of pipe dope on the bottom threads of the adapter. Once you’ve done that, use the pipe wrench to tighten the gauge and adapter onto the tank.

Granby and Roth Double Wall Tanks Installations

I mentioned this briefly, but when installing the Smart Oil Gauge onto a tank that’s either a Roth or Granby double-wall, you will just need the adapter and the device. You CANNOT install the Smart Oil Gauge onto the tank’s fitting that comes with the tank. The reason for this is that the gauge sends its signal in a cone shape, not straight down. The tank’s fitting doesn’t accommodate the gauge’s signal. Without the adapter, the Smart Oil Gauge will only read full.

For this installation, you DO NOT need to use Teflon tape or pipe dope. You can simply hand-thread the gauge into the tank and then remove the existing tank fitting from the tank. Then, put the Smart Oil Gauge and the adapter onto the white fitting in its place. You can watch an installation of this process here.

Smart Oil Gauge Adapter Compatibility

There are a couple of adapters for the Smart Oil Gauges, so it can be a little confusing which one you need for your setup. The standard Smart Oil Gauge has three adapters, while the Duo only has two.

The three adapters for the Standard Smart Oil Gauge are the 1.25″, 1.5″, and Roth adapters. The 1.25″ NPT adapter is used on tanks that have a 1.25″ fitting. This adapter is only usable with the standard Smart Oil Gauge. The Duo is not compatible with a 1.25″ fitting. Each of the adapters have their own SKU. CCF-905 is for the 1.5″ NPT, CCF-906 is for the Roth, and CCF-908 is for the 1.25″ NPT adapter. You can use the graph below to get a better idea of which one you need.

Using the above graph will help you understand which adapter you need!

Now, Smart Oil Gauge Duos only have two adapters. These are the CCF-905DUO and the CCF-906DUO. These are the 1.5″ and the Roth adapters, respectively. The Duo cannot be used on tanks with 1.25″ NPT fittings. This is because these fittings are too small for the sensors of the Duo to fit through the hole. But one thing you need to know about the Roth adapters is that you have to slide the guide cone into the body of the gauge first. Without doing that, the Smart Oil Gauge won’t be able to be read properly.

The Smart Oil Gauge installation must look like the one above. This will ensure that the gauge is reading correctly!

Non-Traditional Tank Installations

While Roth tanks are easy and Granby tanks are straightforward, non-traditional tanks will tend to be a little tricky. While most standard tanks are oval-shaped, these tanks tend to be more rectangular, cylindrical, and cube-shaped. However, as long as the tank has a fitting that’s 2″ NPT, you shouldn’t have any trouble installing the gauge onto the tank! These tanks will often have a 2″ NPT fitting, but in rare cases, they don’t. So make sure that your tank has one of these fittings!

However, if your tank fitting is larger than 2″ NPT, then the gauge won’t be able to be installed on this tank size. We don’t sell adapters that are larger than 1.5″ NPT. The Smart Oil Gauge cannot work with any of the off-the-shelf adapters. Standard off-the-shelf adapters don’t accommodate the Smart Oil Gauge’s ultrasonic signal, so the readings might not be accurate. The adapters we provide are specifically made for the gauge and to accommodate its signal. Adapters that are off the shelf do not.

What Can’t the Gauge be Installed onto?

While the Smart Oil Gauge can be installed on most tanks, there are a couple of tanks for which the gauge cannot be installed. The major tanks that the gauge cannot be installed on are Roth 1500L, Underground tanks, and fiberglass tanks. I go a bit more in-depth as to why that is in this article.

The Smart Oil Gauge can’t be installed on fittings that are raised, T-pipes, or extension pipes. Raised fittings will make it harder for the gauge to get the signal beyond the fitting, which will ultimately make the gauge read “Full” all the time. The same can be said for T-pipes and extension pipes. While the extension pipe raises the gauge higher than it should, on T-pipes, the gauge won’t even be able to see the oil!

Conclusion

Depending on your tank size and style, your Smart Oil Gauge installation will be different! Which is perfectly fine! As long as you are following the steps in the gauge’s instructions as well as the tips and tricks in this blog post, you’ll be able to install the gauge without any issues!

Just make sure that when you’re installing the gauge, you have all the necessary tools and equipment! Don’t forget to get the gauge set up in the app first before you go ahead and install it! That’ll make the process so much easier to get it set up and installed!

Happy Heating!

Hunter

Preparing Yourself for Heating Oil Season

August 5, 2026September 17, 2026

It’s officially August! Which means Heating Oil Season and Winter are just around the corner! Winter is peak season for heating oil, and now that it’s August, there’s a lot for you to do before winter is in full swing! Like every winter, you shouldn’t go in unprepared!

Fall and Winter are just around the corner! Which means soon your home will look like this!

Changing Out Your Air Filters

Forced air is an increasingly popular form of heating. If you use this, then now is the best time for you to change out your air filters. Ideally, these should be changed out every couple of months! However, if you have pets, then these should be changed out more frequently! But during the summer months, especially, they’ll get much dirtier. This is often due to collecting allergens, pet hair, dust, and dander! Changing out these filters is crucial to maintaining a healthy home, especially if you live with people who have allergies!

However, what’s the process for changing them? If you follow the steps below, you’ll understand exactly what you have to do to replace them!

The first thing you should do is turn off the furnace. This is crucial because your furnace might turn on if you’re changing out the filters! You don’t want that to happen!
Then, you’ll want to remove the side door to the furnace to access the filters. After doing this, snap a quick picture of how they’re installed currently. This will help you make sure the new ones are installed correctly after you’ve taken the old filters out!
Find out what size your filters are. If you haven’t done this before or are unsure as to what size filters you have, you’ll want to get this information. The most common size for these filters is 25x20x1. But if you don’t have any replacements, you can stop by the hardware store and pick up some.
Once you have the replacement filters, you’ll need to replace them! The replacements should have arrows showing how they’re installed. Follow those so you can install them properly!
You’re all set! Just close up the furnace door and turn it back on!

Changing out your filters is pretty easy! Just make sure you turn off your furnace when you do it!

Gathering Firewood

If you’ve got a fireplace or wood-burning stove at home, then you might know that you have to gather firewood. My family and I have a wood-burning stove, so typically we start to gather firewood around May-June. The earlier you gather it, the better, because it gives the wood time to try out before you burn it! But if you start stocking up now, then you’re still on the right track! Sometimes the cold weather doesn’t start until late September, early October anyway!

If you don’t have a lot of time to gather firewood on your own, then buying pre-cut wood is an option! However, it tends to be a little bit more expensive. You’ll be able to find them at places such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and even some gas stations! But if you’re like my family and have been doing this for a while, you’ll have a log splitter! This speeds up the process of cutting up wood! Rather than relying on an axe. These machines streamline the process!

But if you have the time, gathering and splitting your own wood will save you so much money! Some woods, however, will tend to burn better than others. Oak, for example, is the most popular for burning. It’s not messy, and it takes some time to burn. However, pine is very sappy and can take a bit longer to dry out. Birch, on the other hand, burns quickly, and it doesn’t last very long. However, this makes it an excellent fire starter!

Stocking up on firewood is a great way to prepare your furnace and wood burning stove for the long winter ahead! This’ll also lower your heating oil usage if you have both!

Heating Oil Tank Inspection

As the years go by, your heating oil tank will get older. This often makes it susceptible to general aging over time. The tank itself will experience wear and tear as it gets older. For this reason, regular tank inspections are important for your tank. While this process doesn’t take a long time, it’s crucial for your system’s functionality and your safety.

In this section, I’ll be covering a brief explanation of what’s involved in a tank inspection. But if you want a more in-depth explanation, check out this article here.

Inspect the Legs to make sure that they’re sturdy. Also, make sure that there’s leaks in the tank.
Make sure there’s no rust on the seams of the tank.
Check the bottom and sides of the tank for any signs of leaking oil.
Make sure that the oil lines have no leaks.
Check the oil filter to ensure it’s not leaking.
Check the top of the tank and fittings for any damage, rust, or cracks.

These are the key points you’ll need to look at when getting a tank inspection!

System Tune-Up

Annual system maintenance is important for your heating oil system to function as intended. Making sure your system is properly maintained is a requirement to ensure that the system itself doesn’t shut down when you need it. If it’s been a while since your last system service, or you need one, contact your local HVAC technician. They’ll be able to do all the required service and maintenance to make sure that your system is in tip-top shape! But keep in mind the price. Usually, system maintenance will cost around $300-$400 on average.

However, when you contact your HVAC company, see if they offer a maintenance contract. These service/maintenance contracts will help you stay on top of your system’s maintenance. This’ll ensure that your system is in good shape for when you need it. Some HVAC companies will actually give you a discount when you sign up with them! It’s a good thing to ask!

Fill-Up Your Heating Oil Tank

Now that it’s getting to the end of summer, it’s a good time to fill your oil tank. Making sure that you have a full tank of oil will be very helpful when winter comes. Filling up your tank of heating oil will make sure your tank is ready to go when the temperatures start dropping! If you’re getting low now or are sitting at around half a tank, now’s a good time as any to order oil. It’s always a good idea to go into heating oil season with a full tank!

Your tank gauge is another important tool for you when it comes to monitoring heating oil usage and level. Most tanks come with a float gauge. However, the Smart Oil Gauge is another useful tool to track your data. You’ll have access to everything that you need at the touch of your fingers! You’ll even be able to order oil with our FuelSnap integration. FuelSnap lets you get the best selection of dealers and prices in your area!

Getting a fill-up now of all times is a great idea! This’ll make sure that you’re all ready for heating oil season!

Closing Thoughts

There are plenty of things that you need to do before heating oil season arrives. If you have the above-mentioned available to you, you’ll be fully prepared for the winter! Make sure you’re prepared when going into heating oil season and winter! You won’t want to be blind sided by a snowstorm or cold weather and not be prepared. If you’ve got a wood-burning stove or fireplace, stock up on firewood. If you’ve got a heating oil system, make sure that you get your tank filled and your system serviced!

As temperatures get lower and lower, we’re going to slowly start turning on our systems. Winter is around the corner, which means we’ll need to be warm for the cold months to come! Do not be un-prepared for what’s to come!

Happy Heating!

Hunter

How Long Does a Tank of Heating Oil Last

July 29, 2026July 21, 2026

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 that heating oil season is getting closer and closer. So it’s time to start preparing! There are a lot of different factors in how long your heating oil tank will last you. Here’s what you need to know!

The Size of the Tank

It seems like a no-brainer, but the size of your tank will determine how long a full tank will last you! In the modern age, the most common tank sizes are the 275, 330, and Roth 1000L tanks. Now, something to note with these tanks is that while their maximum capacity is 275 and 330, their true capacity tends to be 250 & 300 gallons. The reason for this is that the oil companies will leave the top couple of inches of the tank open for airflow. This prevents the tank from leaking and overflowing when you receive a fill-up. It’s also important that your tank has a working vent alarm. This’ll help indicate when the driver will need to stop pumping.

An uncommon but effective way to store heating oil is with a dual tank system. Dual-tank systems utilize two tanks in tandem. One tank receives the fill, and oil pushes into the tank that’s vented. This pushes air out of the system that builds up when the tank is being filled. The benefit to these systems is that your capacity is twice the size and you don’t have to order oil as frequently. However, you’ll have to order in larger amounts. These tanks will also always be level with each other! The tanks will drain in tandem and then equalize with each other to ensure both tanks have the same amount of oil.

These are the different Roth tanks. They have an array of different sizes. Commonly, anywhere from 110-400 gallon tanks!

But if you have an underground tank, the capacity tends to be 500 gallons. Although they can get to sizes up to 2000 gallons in some cases! However, that’s very rare, especially nowadays! Underground tanks that are older than thirty years tend to be removed often. This is because underground tanks can now be environmental hazards!

How Your Home Effects Usage

Your home plays a major role in how long a full tank of heating oil is going to last you. I’ve compiled a list of all the major effects that your home has on your oil consumption.

Size of the House: Homes with an average square footage of 1500ft, you can see themselves burning around 500 gallons of oil annually. On larger homes, say 3500 square feet, they will easily burn around 1500 gallons every year!

Your Home’s Insulation: Homes that are well insulated will burn significantly less oil than those that aren’t. For example, a 2500 square foot home that has good insulation might only burn 600 gallons annually. However, if that same-sized home isn’t well insulated, you could see that home burning up to 1200 gallons of oil a year!

System Age: A home that has a system that is up-to-date and well-maintained will use less oil than a system that isn’t. Systems that are well taken care of and maintained can last upwards of thirty years! The newer the system, the less overall oil you’ll have to burn! This means the full oil tank you have will last you much longer! You might see your oil usage reduce by upwards of 30%!

Inside and Outside Temperatures: Both the temperature in the home and outside the home will determine how much oil you’re using. During the summer, you likely won’t burn much oil because it’s hot out. Meanwhile, during the winter, it’ll be much colder out. So you’ll tend to burn more oil during this time!

Daily Usage

Daily usage is an important part of your overall consumption! I mentioned this briefly in the previous section, but usage, at its core, is based on temperature. Both indoors and outdoors!

On a warm summer day, you’re likely not going to turn on your heat! So during this time of year, you’ll only use heat for hot water. That is, if you don’t have electric heat! During the summer, you’ll likely be burning less than a gallon a day. So during this time, your usage is at a minimum.

However, during the winter it’s different. This time of year is much colder than the summer, so you’ll often have your furnace turned on to burn oil to heat the home. If you don’t have a secondary form of heating, then you can see yourself burning anywhere from 5-7 gallons a day, at least!

Average daily usage for CT in the winter can change drastically. But this is a rough average.

When Do I need to order Oil?

A lot of homeowners ask themselves this question. Now, while everyone has a different system and consumption, I have an answer. At FuelSnap, we recommend ordering oil at around a quarter tank. On a 275-gallon tank, that’s about when there are only 75 gallons of oil in the tank. This is the perfect time to order oil! When you’re at a quarter, you’ll have enough oil to hold you over until your next delivery. But this will also allow you to order oil at a reasonable price for a fill-up! Most dealers will offer a lower price per gallon once you order a certain amount.

However, if you let your heating oil tank run out, then you’re going to want to order as soon as possible! Running out of oil can be dangerous for your system. When the tank runs out of oil, this can cause sludge to get caught in the feed lines. When sludge gets in the feed lines, it can clog your system and prevent oil from being drawn into the boiler or furnace! If you run out, you’ll have to have an HVAC technician prime your system.

Checking Your Tank Gauge

It’s important to check your heating oil tank gauge often! Checking your tank gauge will help you get a better idea of what your current tank level is. Checking it frequently also helps you monitor your usage and helps you estimate how much you’re using daily. But two different types of tank gauges are commonly seen today.

The float gauge is the most common. It comes with all heating oil tanks, and while some might look different from others, they function the same way. In short, they function based on a cork bobber on the end of a metal rod. That metal rod connects to a colorful disc in a plastic cylinder. The disc lines up with writing on the cylinder, with level displays. The disc will display 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and more.

The Smart Oil Gauge is a wireless tank gauge that reads off an ultrasonic signal. This gauge sends its signal down to the oil level, where it then reports back to the app. You’ll then be able to see what it transmits on your phone! All you need is your smartphone and a WIFI connection! Once you have the Smart Oil Gauge set up and linked to the app, you’ll get usage data and level readings at the touch of your fingertips!

The Smart Oil Gauge is the perfect tool to be able to monitor oil level and use data! Simply connect it to your WIFI, get the app set up, and you’re good to go!

Conclusion

There are a lot of factors when it comes to how long your oil will last. This is combined with usage, level data, tank size, and house size. All of these contribute to how much oil you’re going to be burning daily. Your daily usage is the major contributor that determines how long a tank of oil will last you.

Ensuring your home has good insulation will determine how much oil your system is burning. If your home is well insulated, then you won’t have to worry about burning a lot of oil! Plus, the larger the tank, the larger the oil capacity is. The more tanks you have and the larger they are, will make or break how often you’ll need to order oil.

Happy Heating!

Hunter

How Long Will Five Gallons of Heating Oil Last?

April 24, 2023May 4, 2023

During the colder months, you’ll know how important heating oil is. It has a variety of different uses. But, the most common use is for heating your home. You will need to purchase heating oil. But this begs the question, “How long will 5 gallons of heating oil last me?”

If you are running low on oil, stopping at your nearby gas station and buying a few gallons of diesel is a good temporary alternative until you get your delivery. However, this should be done sparingly because diesel is not a permenant solution.

There are a lot of different variables that can determine the answer to that question. During the winter months, 5 gallons of heating oil might not even last you a day. While during the summer, 5 gallons of oil, could last you a few days. It’s still important to ask yourself the following questions to ensure that you do not run out of heating oil.

What do you use heating oil for?

What size house do you have?

Does your home have proper insulation?

Do you have any drafty areas of the house?

How warm do you like to keep your house?

What is the weather and temperature like outside?

What’s the condition of your boiler?

Home heating oil is delivered directly to a fill pipe on the side of a home.

Increasing Insulation

Insolation is a key factor in oil consumption. Insolation retains heat and keeps your house warm. Ensuring that your house has proper insolation, will help you get the most out of the heating oil you’ve purchased. With the correct amount of insolation, you’ll be able to maintain the heat that your boiler is producing for longer, reducing oil consumption.

Seal Up Drafty Windows to Reduce Oil Consumption

It might sound odd, but the types of windows that you have can affect your oil consumption. When your boiler burns oil, heat will spread throughout your house. As the heat spreads throughout the house, it will escape through the drafty windows. As a result, you will start to burn more oil. This can lead to higher-than-normal oil consumption which will quickly deplete the oil in your tank. However, if you have newer double-paned windows, the air becomes trapped between the two panes of glass. This is similar to insulation and will prevent the heat from escaping.

While that is a great solution, it isn’t cheap to replace windows. Using a thin plastic sheet, is a great way to seal up drafty windows. Apply the sheets to the window with double sided tame to make sure that they’re tight and secured. After the sheets are in place, go over it with a hairdryer to clean up any wrinkles. This will allow for another layer of insulation.

Heating oil consumption depends on outside temperature. A 2500 square foot home will use approximately 4-7 gallons per day on a typical winter day in New England.

Heating Your Home With Heating Oil

During the colder months of the year, where heating oil is most sought after, you will often be burning more oil than you would during the warmer months. This is because, as you are heating your house, the cold air outside is continuously drawing the heat outside through your walls. When this happens, your boiler will work harder to keep the house warm. This often results in an increased consumption of oil.

When heating up your home, your daily consumption will change depending on both the size of your home, as well as the outside temperature. During a warmer day during winter, you might at most use only around 2 gallons. While during the summer months, you might be even using less than half a gallon a day!

How Does Outside Temperature Affect My Heating Oil Usage?

In the state of Connecticut, the outside temperature can average anywhere from 30-35 degrees Fahrenheit. For the average sized home of 2000 square feet, the average consumption of oil is anywhere from 5-6 gallons of heating oil daily. Outside temperature is a huge contributor for increased oil consumption. It greatly impacts how much oil you are burning on a daily basis.

The typical house in CT will use about 880 gallons of heating oil per year.

Your graph will look different if you have an alternative form of heating. If you do, it is possible that you will be burning less oil and have a lower than the average home. But that begs the question, “How much oil am I burning in a year?”. Similar to the graph above, we have created a graph of estimated gallons burned per year in the state of Connecticut.

Program Your Thermostat to Reduce Oil Consumption

During the winter months, you’ve most likely heard your parents tell you, “Don’t touch the thermostat!”. The average home can get away with setting their thermostat to around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This should be a decent temperature to remain comfortable in your home without needing to adjust the temperature of your thermostat.

You may be asking yourselves “Should I leave the heat on while I am not home?”. This could greatly effect the amount of oil you’re burning if you decide to do so. If you have a boiler with radiators in your house, then it can take some time for the temperature in the house to raise several degrees. By doing so, you might actually burn more oil at the end of the day, if you decide to keep your heat on when you aren’t home. However, your home might a have a furnace with air ducts scattered around the house. That is an example of “Forced Hot Air”. If you have any pets at home, you will likely want to keep the heat on, to keep them warm.

If you own a Smart Oil Gauge, you will be able to keep an eye on your hourly oil usage while you are not home. It is a fantastic tool that will help notify you if your usage is too high. This applies the same if you are home and just want to monitor your usage to see if you’re burning an excess amount of oil.

Maintaining a constant supply of heating oil means staying warm on cold winter days.

Is Your Boiler, Burner or Furnace Running in Top Shape?

A well insulated home won’t do you any good if your furnace isn’t running properly. It is very important that you have your system checked and adjusted to ensure that it is running as efficiently as it can. An average oil burner will last around 30 years, sometimes even more. As the years go by and the systems get older, you might end up using more oil than the previous year if not properly maintained. Even buying a new heating oil system can help decrease the amount of oil you are burning. However, we recommend getting your .

Every bit of information we have provided should provide you with a good idea of how long 5 gallons of heating oil will last you. But, the best way to see how long it will last you is to accurately measure it! The best way to do that is with the Smart Oil Gauge! The Smart Oil Gauge will send soundwaves down to the oil level that then bounce off of the oil’s surface and back up to the sensor! This ensures precise accuracy on what your oil level is sitting at, at the current moment! You’ll even be able to check oil consumption by day, week, month and year! In the photo below, you can see what the average usage will look like during the winter and during the summer!

A Smart Oil Gauge will allow you to closely monitor your heating oil consumption throughout the day.

The Smart Oil Gauge will be a worthwhile investment to keep track of how much oil you have and to ensure that you are getting the most out of your heating oil! It will also help to make sure that you will not run out of oil or get low on oil so that you won’t run out of oil! The gauge will also help you see the changes you’ve made using the tips described in this article.

Happy Heating,

Hunter

What Negative Oil Prices Mean for Heating Oil

April 21, 2020May 6, 2021

Negative oil prices?! Yes, you read that right! But no, you will not be paid to fill your heating oil tank. Oil prices have tumbled dramatically in recent months, and just when we thought they could not get any lower – they have. Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on right now.

In the past two months, the COVID19 pandemic has virtually ground the US – and the global economy – to a screeching halt. Planes aren’t flying; kids aren’t going to school, and nearly all non-essential businesses have been ordered shut. In fact, travel has been so significantly reduced, that car accidents have dropped a whopping 50% in recent weeks. And crazier still, futures contracts for Crude Oil are so undesirable, the traders are literally paying for them to be taken off their hands.

May 2020 oil futures contracts have gone negative. This means traders are actually paying to get rid of their contracts for oil delivery in May.

No Demand For Oil, and Nowhere to Store It

How can oil prices be negative? The explanation comes down to futures contracts. What happens in the oil markets is traders buy futures contracts as an investment. An oil futures contract is an agreement made today to buy a quantity of oil at a predetermined date in the future for a predetermined price. A futures trader is hoping that by the time that date actually arrives, the value of that oil is greater than the agreed upon price. If that’s the case, the trader sells the contract to someone else, for a profit. In other cases, the oil price may have dropped, and the trader takes a loss.

In the case of the May futures contracts (oil that someone has agreed to take delivery of in May), there is so little demand for oil, that no one wants it! With planes not flying, and cars not driving, there’s just nobody using oil at the moment. As a result, all of the storage tanks and tankers that store oil between the refineries and the gas pumps are already full. There’s simply nowhere to store the oil!

There is so little demand for oil and gasoline at the moment due to the COVID19 pandemic, that most oil storage tanks are already full. As a result, traders are paying buyers to take their oil futures contracts so they don’t have to actually take delivery of oil in May.

Why Would Anyone Sell at a Negative Price?

If a trader purchases a contract to take delivery of oil in May, and fails to sell that contract, then that trader is obligated to actually receive the barrels of oil that were ordered. The problem is, a trader is sitting behind a desk somewhere, and has no way of actually taking those barrels and processing them. So the trader’s only option is to do everything possible to sell those contracts. In this case, this means actually paying someone to take possession of the contracts, and thus the oil.

What This Means for Heating Oil Prices

Fortunately, heating oil prices are at historically low levels at the moment. In Long Island, we’re seeing prices as low as $1.19 per gallon, with prices in the rest of the Northeast hovering around $1.49. Traditionally higher-priced areas such as the Albany, NY area and Maine are a bit closer to $2.00 per gallon still.

With this in mind, prices may fall slightly, but are not likely to go too much lower. The downstream players (e.g. heating oil companies) do not have the same urgency to offload incoming oil as the producers who are pumping the oil out of the ground. The crude oil still needs to be stored, refined, and transported to the terminals where heating oil trucks fill up. All of these steps are costly and ultimately get factored into the price before trucks start rolling. Since oil dealers often work on a fixed ‘cents per gallon’ markup, there’s only so much lower heating oil prices can go.

With that in mind, if you’ve got room in your tank, now would be a perfectly reasonable time to fill up.

Happy Spring everyone,

Steve

How to Order Home Heating Oil | Buy Heating Oil with FuelSnap in CT

March 28, 2020June 18, 2021

Ordering home heating oil was once a truly daunting task. The fact that there are hundreds of home heating oil delivery companies to choose from is great. But choosing between them can be challenging to say the least. Ever try to Google “best oil company”? There are dozens of websites to choose from, making the choice quite difficult. You also need to consider how much heating oil to order and how to buy oil. If this is you, check out our blog post here on how much is in your tank.

When it comes to filling up, there are a variety of ways to order heating oil:

Automatic home heating oil delivery: old-fashioned, and expensive
Ordering fuel oil via phone: old-fashioned, and time consuming
Ordering heating oil online: quick, transparent, and secure

Automatic Home Heating Oil Delivery

This is the old way of ensuring you always had heating oil throughout winter. Automatic delivery means you sign a contract with a local oil delivery company. You give them ALL your business for the year, and they take care of scheduling deliveries at their convenience. So, in exchange for ALL your business, what do you get in return? You get to pay extra! How much are automatic delivery oil prices? Oil prices are, on average, $0.40 to $0.80 per gallon higher for automatic delivery customers. This adds up to hundreds of dollars extra every year, since most homes use 800 to 1000 gallons per season.

Before the internet, local oil companies convinced homeowners that there was tremendous value in automatic delivery. You would not have to run down to the tank to check the level periodically. Today, however, times have changed. With devices like the Smart Oil Gauge, you no longer need to remember to check the gauge. The Smart Oil Gauge gives you an app on your phone to tell you the level, and even alerts you when your home oil tank is low. This way you know exactly when the time is right to order heating oil.

With a Smart Oil Gauge, you can cut the cord, and start saving hundreds of dollars a year by discontinuing automatic delivery. When it’s time to fill up, you can choose from any heating oil company you’d like. Find a reputable dealer with a great price, and fill up on your own terms.

Worried about your heating oil service contract? If your oil company says you have to be on automatic delivery to receive a service contract, that should be a red flag. Check out this blog post on the truth about service contracts. You do not need to be on automatic delivery to receive a service contract.

Ordering Via Phone

Many home heating oil companies are a bit slow to evolve to the changing times. One of my favorite, long-standing local oil companies has no website. You have to call their phone number, press 1 to hear today’s oil price, then listen to a recording to find out the price. Then, if you want to actually order oil, you have to hang up, call back, and dial a different extension to place the order. Oh, and you don’t even get to talk to a human at this point. You have to leave a message on the answering machine and HOPE that someone received it and has scheduled your delivery.

At other home heating oil companies, you can call to order, and you end up on the phone with someone in the office. If this is the case, you’ll have to discuss payment options. Many companies will take a credit card over the phone. This is certainly more convenient than paying with cash or check. It also allows the final amount to be adjusted based on the amount delivered. With cash or a check, you’ll need to know the correct amount and meet the driver to pay for the delivery. In some cases, you may be able to mail a check in after the fact. This too, takes considerably more time than paying by credit card. You’ll want to know your options up front though, before placing the order.

Ordering heating oil by phone is cumbersome and requires calling multiple local oil dealers to compare prices. Be prepared to provide a credit card over the phone, or meet the driver with a check or cash when the delivery is made.

Ordering Heating Oil Online

By far the most convenient way to buy heating oil is online. Many modern home heating oil companies in CT have their own website, where you can create an account, and securely order heating oil online with a credit card. This is much more convenient than ordering by phone, but still does not allow you to price compare. If you Google “Connecticut heating oil prices”, a myriad of different websites will pop up. From anonymous sites that will not tell you what oil company you are ordering from, to every unique heating oil dealer’s website on its own.

Navigating through home heating oil companies online is cumbersome to say the least. With sites like FuelSnap, however, searching is easy. Find the cheapest home heating oil, and buy heating oil in seconds. Choose from real companies, with real-life user reviews before ordering. Choose the number of gallons and your delivery date to know when oil’s coming. Pay securely with a credit card, and know there will be no surprises when the truck comes. With a Smart Oil Gauge installed, you can order only what your tank will hold. You no longer have to estimate how much to order.

Using a heating oil site like FuelSnap, you can compare multiple heating oil dealers. You’ll know you’re getting the best price for heating oil, and are ordering from a trustworthy dealer.

What is the Best Way to Order Heating Oil?

Considering the options, the first question to answer is should I sign up for automatic delivery? Ten or twenty years ago we would have said yes. But today, with technology like the Smart Oil Gauge, you will save hundreds of dollars per year by NOT signing up for automatic delivery. You should always buy oil as needed, as this will ensure you are getting the best home heating oil price available at that time.

When your tank is low, it’s time to order heating oil. If your preferred oil company has a website, that may be a good place to start. However, you should always spot check other sites, or go to a marketplace site like FuelSnap, to make sure you are getting a good deal. The dealer with a great price at the beginning of the season may end up being much more expensive toward the end of the season.

Whatever you do, you’ll want to pay securely with a credit card online. Giving credit cards over the phone means the final charge is at the dealer’s discretion. When your card is charged up front, the dealer can refund you money for oil that was unable to fit in your tank, but the dealer cannot charge you more. This means you know the maximum you will spend – before the delivery.

Before placing an order for heating oil online, be sure to read reviews. Buy from only a trusted, local oil company, and never trust your delivery to an anonymous company online.

Happy heating,

Steve

COVID19 and Heating Oil – What to Know, and What to Do

March 25, 2020June 18, 2021

It’s March 25, 2020, and we’re three days into the State of Connecticut’s order for non-essential businesses to send everyone home. Schools have been closed for almost two weeks now, and isolationism has become the new norm. Thank you all for doing your part to help flatten the curve and get through this pandemic.

We wanted to take a moment and highlight what steps Heating Oil and HVAC companies are taking right now, and what you can do as a homeowner to help. Rest assured, you will still be able to heat your homes during these difficult times. But with cases increasing rapidly, companies are making changes to curb the spread. What can you do? Make sure you order your heating oil online to reduce the burden on office staff. Pay with a credit card to eliminate interaction with the drivers. And reschedule any non-essential HVAC work for a later date.

Heating Oil – An Essential Business

Essential businesses have been defined in a variety of ways, and include must-have services, such as utilities and mail. Heating Oil and Propane delivery are included as essential, as we all need to heat our homes. In addition, with everyone home during the day, heating oil consumption has gone up in many homes.

While it is OK for the trucks to still make deliveries, many companies have started to implement changes to their operations, including:

Many have elected to forego ‘topping off’ tanks at this time, focusing instead on making sure no one runs out.
Driver head count has been reduced, with anyone who has been exposed to the virus or feeling even slightly ill being asked to self-quarantine for several weeks.
Some dealers are no longer leaving delivery tickets, or are leaving the ticket in a plastic bag by the mailbox instead of at the door.
Office staff are either sent home, or working at a very limited capacity.
Many dealers are NOT taking cash or checks (credit card orders only) to limit interactions with the homeowner.

Heating Oil Truck Making A Delivery. — Heating Oil Delivery Drivers Are Taking Extra Precautions During the COVID19 Pandemic.

HVAC Service – Also Essential

If you are having trouble with your heating system, rest assured that technicians are standing by. These are the steps HVAC companies are taking at this time:

Most, if not all, non-emergency service work is being postponed for the time being.
Technicians are wearing gloves and sanitizing all surfaces they come in contact with at a residence when performing service work.
Employees are practicing social-distancing, maintaining 6′ of separation from others.
Technicians are interviewing homeowners before entering the home, to confirm no one in the house is sick.

Smart Oil Gauge Keeps Property Managers Home

While we are not an ‘essential business’, we made sure to build up enough inventory over the past several weeks to get through this. I am personally shipping products out of my house while the whole team works remotely. Not surprisingly, we have seen an increased demand from property managers lately. They are using the Smart Oil Gauge to eliminate in-person visits to check on oil levels at various buildings.

What You Can Do As A Homeowner

Helping to curtail the spread of this virus is imperative at this time. Here are a few steps you can take as a homeowner:

Avoid scheduling any non-essential service work at your home at this time.
ONLY order heating oil online. This means using a site like FuelSnap and paying with a credit card. Buying heating oil online reduces the strain on office staff who otherwise would have to answer the phone and process the orders manually.
ONLY pay with credit card for your service work or Heating Oil. Handling checks and cash only puts the drivers and office staff at risk. Ordering oil online ahead of time eliminates cash and checks from the equation.
If you must have a technician in your home, sanitize all doorknobs and surfaces BEFORE and AFTER the technician performs the service.
Give plenty of space – 6′ minimum – to anyone who enters your home.
DO NOT go outside to greet the delivery driver as you may be accustomed to doing.

Stay Home, Stay Safe

Thank you again to everyone making sacrifices as we get through this unprecedented time. We will continue to provide support for anyone who needs it – don’t hesitate to reach out anytime.

Stay safe,

Steve