Baseboard Heating vs. Forced Hot Air Systems – Which is Better?
When choosing the system to heat your home, many options are available, which can be confusing. Depending on where you live, some help may narrow down your options based on resource availability (i.e., natural gas vs. oil heat), but that doesn’t mean that you are forced into a choice that doesn’t suit your home’s needs. Let’s look at
Oil Usage Efficiency Tips
The fall season is in full swing, and many of us on Long Island are enjoying the weather. Temperatures are cool enough to leave the windows open and the air conditioning off during the day and night. Before too long, though, we’ll need to start turning the heat on. As concerns about oil production and rising costs continue, homeowners
Three Last-Minute, Money -Saving Heating System Upgrades
The fall season is officially here, and the temperatures have already begun to cool off. Winter is three months away, but that doesn’t mean that you should wait to upgrade your heating system. Some heating equipment upgrades can pay for themselves on the day that they are complete. If you’ve been putting off investing in your heating system, now is the time, while the weather is still warm enough,
How to Winterize Your Central Air
Summer is nearly over, the cooler weather is fast approaching, and before you know it, winter will be here. For homeowners with a central air conditioning system, you should take a few simple steps to prepare the unit for a long winter. These tasks don’t take a lot of time and can protect your unit from potentially
The Cost of COD vs. Automatic Delivery
COD oil delivery and automatic delivery services each have distinct pros based on your needs and means as the homeowner. COD delivery represents a convenient way for homeowners to purchase oil based on their immediate needs and schedules. In contrast, automatic oil delivery takes the guesswork out of oil delivery as your oil company handles everything for
Four Tips to Get Ahead of The Cold Weather
Though an oil tank can come in handy all year along, it is the most essential during the cooler fall and winter months. This applies to furnaces, thermostats, and other heating accessories as well. The weather is currently still warm, and the summer season is still ongoing, but the cold weather will soon creep up on us.
Why You Should Avoid Running Out of Oil
Having an oil heat system in your home brings many benefits to you and your family. It is best for the system to keep up with the refills for your heating system, so you don’t run into issues later. You may be surprised to learn that your oil heating system running out of oil can cause more problems
Four Signs That You Need To Upgrade Your Heating System
Your heating system is an essential component of your home that you rely on to keep you and your loved ones warm. In return, your heating system is dependent on you to keep it running smoothly with regular maintenance checks and scheduling repairs at the first sign of deterioration. Many of us utilize our heating system
When There is Water in Your Oil Tank – An FAQ
Your oil tank, no matter if it’s inside, outside, or underground, is an essential part of your home. A high-quality oil tank will keep you and your family warm during the cooler months if it is operating optimally. However, water can pose a threat to your oil tank. Water is an issue that many homeowners have questions about,
Three Furnace Maintenance Tips
When it comes to heating your home, you have options from which to choose. Homeowners typically have either a boiler or furnace heating system to keep their homes warm. A furnace is powered by electricity and can utilize either natural gas or oil to heat an entire home effectively. However, as furnaces work hard over time, they will need
