First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Home Heating Oil
Buying a home is a stressful process full of various tasks and seemingly endless projects. Living in the Northeast, one of the more important projects is setting up your home heating. This guide aims to equip first-time homebuyers with fundamental information about home heating oil, empowering you to make informed decisions when the time comes. […]
How to Read Your Oil Tank
Knowing how to take a reading of your oil tank is important to your budget, the health of your oil tank, and the overall health of your oil tank. Most home heating oil tanks do not require specific ordinance by New York State’s Petroleum Bulk Storage regulations as they generally have a capacity of less […]
What Is a Heat Pump?
In response to mounting environmental concerns, New York is leading the charge in mandating the phase-out of fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by implementing more efficient technologies and transitioning to alternative energy sources. Amidst the rise of new technologies, one proven method stands out: the heat pump. Understanding Heat Pumps A heat pump […]
Why You Need Heating Oil During the Summer
While Long Island has experienced a relatively mild spring, the possibility of a hot summer looms ahead. As temperatures rise, our focus naturally shifts towards cooling our homes. We pay attention to air conditioning units, central air systems, fans, and create cross-breezes by strategically opening doors and windows to beat the heat. However, amidst all […]
Do Windows Affect Your HVAC?
There are many factors that impact the efficiency of your HVAC system. Its size, how well maintained it is, the weather, and the temperature at which you’ve set your thermostat all determine how well your heater and air conditioner will function. But did you know that one of the biggest (and often overlooked) factors in […]
What is the Whistling Sound When I Get My Oil Delivery
If you’ve been present for your oil delivery, you probably noticed a whistling sound while the tank was being filled. Believe it or not, this is a pretty standard feature on most tanks and an extremely useful one at that. What Is the Whistle on an Oil Tank? The whistling sound you hear is the […]
What to Do If My Furnace Goes Out
It never seems to happen when the weather is going to be nice for a few days. The meteorologist mentions record lows or a polar vortex, and suddenly the furnace decides it looks like a great time to take a vacation. And usually, it happens in the middle of the night. So, first things first. […]
Signs Your Oil Boiler Needs Servicing or Replacing
Your home’s heat begins with the oil burner. Without it, your water boiler won’t produce hot water, and the furnace won’t supply hot air for your home. Regular maintenance can help extend the life and efficiency of your boiler. Whether that includes basic maintenance you can do yourself or scheduling a professional, every bit helps. […]
What to Know About Air Conditioning and Carbon Monoxide
We all want our homes to be as safe and as comfortable as possible. Part of having a comfortable home is having modern conveniences, including appliances and other devices. Unfortunately, while these modern conveniences make our lives unimaginably easier than people had it mere decades ago, these appliances and devices aren’t without risk. Anything from […]
Signs Your Oil Tank Is Too Low
As the weather warms up, heating is not on most people’s minds, but now is the perfect time to deal with any maintenance or upkeep issues. In addition, heating oil prices are usually at their lowest during summer. How Can I Check If My Oil Tank Is Low? Just like the oil tank in your […]