As with oil boilers and furnaces, periodic storage tank maintenance can help you ward off problems with your fuel storage system and extend its life. But eventually there will come a time when it makes sense to upgrade with a new storage tank installation.
Beyond vast improvements in fuel quality, you should know that there have been many advances in oilheating equipment, including oil storage tanks. Designed with corrosion-resistant materials, today’s tanks can last for decades. Plus, new technology allows for remote monitoring to protect against the rare event of a leak and guarantees that you will always have a sufficient supply of heating oil on hand.
If your oil tank is more than 30 years old, it’s a good idea to speak with your local South Carolina oilheat dealer about your replacement options.
Oil storage tanks can last for many years, but they eventually do give out. Life spans vary depending on the humidity, the thickness of the steel and more. And when tanks do fail, it’s hard to see it coming, because they generally erode from the inside out.
To avoid the headaches that will come if your tank fails, it’s a good idea to investigate your options in new aboveground tanks. Today’s fuel storage tanks are light-years ahead of old models because they are virtually leak-proof and have features that include:
Here’s another great feature: Modern aboveground tanks generally can be installed in small or unusually shaped spaces.
To sum up, today’s aboveground oil storage tanks provide peace of mind and convenience—in addition to all the other benefits of heating your home with oil!
Contact your local oilheating company to explore your options in new oil storage tanks and get details about a $400 rebate for an oil tank upgrade.
If you see any of these problems with your aboveground tank, please alert your South Carolina oilheat company.
Note: Basement and outside oil tanks are required to have a working vent alarm, which prevents spills by letting the driver know when the tank is full. Contact your oilheating company if you have questions about your vent alarm.