Switch to Automatic Oil Delivery? Worth it or Not?
There is a quiet conversation that happens every fall in Long Island households. One spouse picks up the bill from the last fill-up, looks at it, and says, “Maybe we should just go automatic next year.” The other shrugs, glances at the price, and the conversation gets shelved until the first cold snap of November […]
How to Read Your Oil Tank Gauge and Avoid Running Out of Fuel
If you have ever stood in your basement squinting at that small plastic tube on top of your oil tank, wondering whether the float inside means “you’re fine” or “call now” — you’re not alone. For Long Island homeowners, knowing exactly how much heating oil is sitting in your tank is one of the simplest […]
Spring Maintenance: Signs Your Heating System Needs A Checkup
After a lengthy Long Island winter, your heating system has earned a rest — and so have you. The forsythia is beginning to bloom, the windows are finally cracking open again, and your boiler is quietly cooling off in the basement after months of working hard. But before you forget about it until next October, […]
How to Tell If Your Heating Oil Tank Is Too Low
Any machinery requires proper maintenance and upkeep. This is true of everything from your car to your home computer. The same is true of your home and its various components – including heating, HVAC, and their associated systems. Just as you monitor your car to make sure that it doesn’t run low on oil you […]
How Using Your Fireplace Affects Your Furnace
This winter here on Long Island has been the coldest in recent memory. For years, we have gotten away with having fairly mild winters, but this year has seen weeks on end where the temperature hasn’t risen above freezing. Snow and ice have lingered on our roads and sidewalks as we try our best to […]
What To Do If You Run Out Of Heating Oil During A Winter Storm
Long Island is known for having fairly erratic winters as of late. A cold week or two can be followed by a few warm days leading into a snowstorm. We’ve had a couple of winter storms this season in close succession, but for the most part the roads have been fairly clear, making street parking […]
8 Cold Weather Habits That Can Save Your Oil Heat (and Money)
It’s an obvious statement to say we use more oil to heat our homes in the winter. There are a few routine adjustments and steps we can do to keep from burning through our finances as well as our oil.
Tips to Conserve Home Heating Oil
The days here on Long Island are getting shorter as the temperature steadily decreases. This means we’ll be wearing more layers and paying for home heating oil before we know it. Proper use of home heating is important throughout the colder months, not only for your family’s comfort, but for the integrity of your house […]
Is Your HVAC Ready for Summer?
No one wants an air conditioning breakdown during the summer and calls for HVAC are especially desperate when the weather is scorching hot, more insistent than ever that someone needs to fix their HVAC as soon as possible. It’s likely because the summer weather, when its especially hot and humid makes us a little more […]
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Air Vents
With summer heating up Long Island, your HVAC system is working overtime to keep your home cool and comfortable. But when was the last time you cleaned your air vents? Neglecting this simple maintenance task can lead to serious issues that affect your health, wallet, and home. At Express COD, a Express COD with over […]