7 Home Heating Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Keeping our homes safe is always a priority for homeowners, but many fail to recognize the safety issues associated with an essential home comfort: home heating. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating mishaps are a significant cause of home fires in the United States, accounting for as many as 500 deaths and […]
Last Minute Winter Prep Tips
Like many busy homeowners, you’ve probably barely noticed that winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the temperatures have begun to drop already, and Daylight Savings Time, the unofficial start of winter, has just passed us. Some of us have turned on our heating systems and think of the prep we should have done. Now […]
Keeping Your Older Home Warm This Winter
Older homes can provide a rich history that goes back decades. On Long Island, some houses date back to the 1700s and 1800s, with some that even pre-date the nation’s founding. Most older homes are much newer than that, though, having been built between the post-WW2 era and the 1970s. Although old homes can have a […]
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
Although Long Island residents are currently enjoying the fall season, the winter weather is fast approaching and will be here before you know it. Don’t be caught out in the cold this year. Make sure your home is winter-ready ahead of time by investing some time in preparation now. By taking a few simple precautions, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Questions About Water in Your Oil Tank
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 […]
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 […]