Indoor heating oil tanks have a life span of about 25 years. If your tank is an in-ground model, it needs to be replaced around every 15 years. This means that depending on your oil tank and age of your home, it may be time for a replacement. Spring is the ideal time to…
If you end up in the position of having to decommission your underground oil tank, you are left with two options. You can either have the oil tank removed or abandon it altogether. While both options are completely legal, they come with their own set of steps that must be followed. When an oil…
Have you ever wondered how your oil-fired heating system keeps you warm during the cold winter months? Oil heating systems distribute air through three ways: vents, hot water through baseboards, or steam through a radiator. It all starts with the thermostat, which detects the fallen temperature in a room. A signal is then sent…
As the winter months approach and the cold weather moves in, you may ask yourself, is it time to get my heat checked? The answer to that is yes, but here are some tips you can follow to make sure your system is running smoothly. 1. Bleed radiators and change filters The first tip…
Considering heating oil for your new or replacement home heating system? You’re not alone. More than 8 million households across the U.S. use heating oil to keep them warm all winter long. Here are three of the main reasons why: Safety. Oil heat is one of the safest, most efficient means to heat a…
Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time to cozy up to colder weather, especially if you live in the state of Maryland. Even though the summer weather still seems to be lingering behind, once the cold weather hits it can be very hard on you, your home, and your heating system. …
Many homes in Maryland have tanks that were installed prior to the late ‘90’s. These tanks have a life expectancy of 15-20 years, which means that, today, the majority of them are ready to be removed, remediated, or replaced. Early oil tanks were made of pure steel and these continue to be the most…