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Latest Update About Fuel Prices

March 9, 2022

Updated: October 17, 2022 To Our Valued Customers, On October 5, OPEC announced it was slashing production by two million barrels a day. Within just three days, our suppliers increased the cost of heating oil by $1.00 …

Common Heater Problems To Look Out For

March 7, 2022

Have you had your yearly tune-up?Winter isn’t done with us yet. Is your heater in good fighting shape? If it’s overdue for a yearly tune-up, don’t keep putting it off. Just because we’ve had a …

What Household Changes Affect Your Fuel Use?

February 21, 2022

An important message for our automatic delivery customersMost of us change our behaviors a bit during the winter. We dress differently, and perhaps we spend more time indoors. The last two years have added …

Do Your Vents Have a Weird Smell?

February 14, 2022

When to worry about your furnaceOdors are powerful. A single smell can warn you of danger, connect you to a memory, make you feel hungrier, or make you sick to your stomach. Do the vents …

Your Water Heater Works Hard in the Winter

February 7, 2022

A few things to keep in mindYour water heater is one of the unsung appliance heroes of your Sullivan County home. It’s relied on to provide all the hot water you and your family need …

How Long Is Heating Oil Good For?

January 24, 2022

Is there a limit?Chances are you don’t spend much time thinking about the heating oil in your tank until it’s time for a delivery. Outside of the winter months, the oil in the tank of …

What Size Oil Tank Is Right for My Home?

January 17, 2022

Here’s what to considerYour car lets you know when you’re low on gas because running out can damage your engine and could leave you stranded on the side of the road. Comparatively, you never want …

Winter Fuel Delivery Reminders

January 10, 2022

Help us deliver successfullyIt’s wintertime in Sullivan County, and with the season comes a few things you need to do as a homeowner that will help us make safe and efficient fuel deliveries regardless of …

Efficiency Ratings for Furnaces and Boilers

December 20, 2021

What are they?Efficiency is an important criterion when it comes to boilers and furnaces. In fact, it’s the primary statistic you should consider when comparing units. Whenever it’s time for you to purchase a new …

Why Risk a Poor Furnace Installation?

December 13, 2021

Don’t DIY. Leave it to the pros.Consider the intricacies of your cell phone compared to a rotary phone from decades ago. The car you drive has sophisticated components that would have looked like science fiction …