How Much Will You Need? Several factors affect the quantity of heating oil you’ll need for your Hudson Valley home during any given stretch of time. Some factors are within your control, others are not. By having a firm grasp on your household’s heating oil usage from season to season, you can better predict your […]
Check out these 5 benefits of heating oil! There are several advantages to using heating oil in your Hudson Valley home: Safety: Home heating oil doesn’t ignite in its liquid state. It must be vaporized to burn. You can safely store heating oil in your home, and it possesses a very low risk for carbon […]
Never get caught without enough heating oil Fall has come to the Hudson Valley. The leaves are turning beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow. Autumn decorations are going up. And almost everywhere you go, you’ll find the aroma of pumpkin spice. As the temperatures start to drop, now is a great time to make […]
What is an AFUE Rating? What’s the best way to heat your Hudson Valley home? As experts in the heating business for over thirty years, we here at Economy Oil encourage you to consider the advantages to choosing a heating oil furnace. Heating oil furnace benefits Here are some advantages to heating oil furnaces: Location, […]
According to a recent study, about nine out of ten Americans say they rarely (or never) program their thermostat – mostly because they’re not sure how to do it. If you’re one of those nine people, we urge you to invest a little time in the coming weeks to learn how set your thermostat! That’s because […]
We’ve heard it before: Heating oil is heating oil, isn’t it? Why does it matter who I buy it from? The problem is that it does matter who you buy heating from – and not just because of the price. Don’t get us wrong – we love giving you the same quality fuel you get from […]
Summer is just weeks away, and soon it will be time to give your heating system a much-needed rest. But before you shutter your equipment for the season, we suggest doing two things, if you haven’t already: schedule routine heating maintenance and top of your tank. The first of these suggestions probably makes sense – after […]
If you’re heating oil storage tank is more than 15 years old, it could be due (or even overdue) for a replacement – especially if you have a single-walled steel tank (not sure what you have? We can help you with determining that). The question is, how large of a heating oil tank will you […]
Have you ever noticed dust in your home not long after doing a thorough cleaning and wondered why? Believe it or not, the culprit could be your home heating system. That’s right: one possible source of excess dust in your home could be your forced-air heating equipment. The good news is, if that’s the case, […]
If you have owned your oil furnace for a while, you’re probably familiar with its normal clicks and whirrs. But sometimes, your furnace will make a sound that isn’t normal – a sound that indicates a problem requiring help from a heating repair professional. Possible Causes Of Furnace Noises Here are three issues that could make […]