Posted: August 26, 2021
South Carolina summers are gifts that keep on giving. Then fall rolls in and the warm weather continues.
Posted: July 26, 2021
The journey of heating oil from your local fuel supplier to your home heating oil tank is the last step in the process. The journey really begins with heating oil being refined from crude oil. The refining process separates crude oil into different fractions. The lighter fractions eventually become propane, butane and petrochemicals while heavier […]
Posted: June 25, 2021
Heating oil storage tanks can last for decades. But they don’t last forever. Most experts agree that if your heating oil tank is more than 30 years old, it’s time to consider replacing it with a modern aboveground tank model. But if your tank is not that old, there are easy things you can do […]
Posted: May 27, 2021
Heating and cooling systems consume about 60% of the average home’s energy usage. That’s why it’s so important to maintain this equipment properly—and invest in a replacement system when your home comfort equipment has reached the end of its life span. But it also makes sense to look beyond your HVAC systems and find other […]
Posted: April 22, 2021
Heating oil is getting better all the time. And while the fuel that you’re familiar with has always been safe and has always kept you comfortable, advancements in fuel technology promise more benefits in the future. Advanced heating fuels like ultra-low sulfur heating oil (ULSHO) and Bioheat® fuel are becoming more popular around the country. […]
Posted: March 25, 2021
If your oil boiler or oil furnace is at least 20 years old, consider replacing your heating system soon. The performance and reliability of heating equipment typically decline as it ages, and if you haven’t had your system regularly serviced, you might experience a decline even sooner. At the least, a new system should help […]
Posted: February 25, 2021
Do you think it’s finally time to replace your old oil furnace or oil boiler? If your heating system has been breaking down or your home still feels cold even though you’ve cranked up the heat, investing in a replacement system looks like a smart move. Right now, equipment rebates that are available to South […]
Posted: January 21, 2021
A furnace refers to the heating unit in a warm-air, or forced-air, system. After air is heated in the furnace, a blower forces it through ducts. The warm air is then released through vents or registers in your home. As with any piece of equipment, many of the sounds you will hear from your furnace […]
Posted: December 10, 2020
It never hurts to review the basics of reading your heating oil tank gauge, particularly with another winter almost here. It’s also vital to keep a closer watch on your oil tank levels this season, especially for all the non-essential workers who have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home. Obviously, by […]
Posted: November 13, 2020
Everyone wants to save money on heat, but you should never compromise your safety for the sake of savings. Here are a few tips to help you avoid some heating mistakes This can help you reduce your risk of frozen pipes, as well as prevent heating fires. Use Space Heaters With Caution In an effort […]