The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection emphasizes the importance of oil tank maintenance. Regular service contributes to heating system safety and efficiency and helps prevent damage that may result in reduced property value, water pollution, air quality concerns and more. Therefore, both oil tank maintenance and oil furnace maintenance are important parts of seasonal heating system maintenance. Keep reading to learn about 3 essential spring maintenance tips and how using Fewlr for oil delivery can help!
3 Essential Springtime Oil Tank and Furnace Maintenance Tips
After many months of continuously using your home heating system, spring is the perfect time for professional maintenance. By completing oil tank and furnace maintenance now, homeowners ensure that their heating system is ready for the next heating season and protected throughout the warmer months. Three key tasks and their necessity are discussed below:
- Filling the oil tank. Filling the oil tank at the end of its peak use may seem counterintuitive. However, it is essential for preventing condensation in the oil tank, which causes tank deterioration. During the summer, the warm and humid conditions that residents in Connecticut experience can cause moisture to accumulate in an oil tank, even one that has a little oil in it. This condensation may result in corrosion and increase the sludge buildup in an oil tank. Fortunately, finding oil delivery near you is easy with Fewlr. To schedule your spring oil deliveryand save money in the process, try Fewlr today!
- Cleaning the oil tank and furnace. Typically, professional “tune ups” and cleaning should be done annually. Each home’s heating season and system use may further impact the recommended cleaning schedule. A dirty combustion chamber in a furnace or accumulation of sediment and other debris in the oil tank interferes with heating system operation. Regular maintenance helps support the lifespan of your heating system components in addition to ensuring that heat is available when you need it.
- Inspecting, securing, and repairing or replacing system components as needed. During spring heating system maintenance, thorough inspections ensure that all components are in good shape and functioning properly. For example, dirty or clogged oil filters will be replaced. The exterior of the oil tank and furnace as well as its various valves, fuel lines and other parts will be checked for issues such as damage or leaks and addressed accordingly. In addition to ensuring safe and efficient system performance, routine oil tank and oil furnace maintenance reduces the potential for unnecessary wear and tear and the potential for more costly repairs.
How Fewlr Helps with Spring Heating System Maintenance
Fewlr is a free app that provides a free oil ordering with no commitments or obligations. Throughout the year, Fewlr makes it easy to find great prices on oil delivery. When homeowners use Fewlr, they don’t have to wait to find lower oil prices in off-season months. Instead, homeowners can receive real-time bids from local oil companies and get the best deal on their requested amount of oil in any season of the year.
In addition to greater control over your home oil supply, Fewlr will soon be able to help you manage your oil supply and understand your oil tank and energy use. In the months ahead, we’ll be introducing a cellular-based tank monitoring system. Then, you’ll consistently know what is happening with your oil levels via the app or on your desktop. In contrast to automatic oil delivery, Fewlr enables homeowners to be more aware of their oil levels throughout the year.
The combination of our tank monitor and the Fewlr app provides homeowners with insight into energy use. This knowledge supports homeowners in managing their budget and detecting potential problems in their heating system. In terms of spring heating system maintenance, Fewlr’s tank monitoring system will help Connecticut residents time their oil refills accordingly in preparation for the warmer months. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting system to help you manage your oil deliveries.
As part of your spring heating system maintenance, choose Fewlr for your oil delivery. With Fewlr, there are no phone calls to be made in search of the best price on oil. Instead, oil companies compete with each other for your order. For mobile users, download the Fewlr app via the App Store or Google Play. If you would rather use this free service on your desktop or laptop, sign up here. As a local, family-owned company based in Connecticut, we are here to help homeowners quickly and easily save money on their next oil delivery. For more information about our approach to home heating oil, contact us any time at (800) 805-6244!
