How To Avoid Running Out Of Heating Oil

Life can get pretty busy this time of year, with school, work, and family responsibilities all taking up space in your mind and day planner. With all that activity on the go, it’s easy for some important tasks to slip through the cracks – like checking the gauge in your heating oil tank, for instance. When a sudden cold snap arrives, you could find yourself on the wrong end of a no-heat emergency, which is never a fun experience.

It can also be an expensive experience: For one thing, heating oil prices are often highest when demand rises, so you’ll pay more to fill your tank; you’ll also have to pay a premium for an emergency service call and fuel delivery rather than a simple fill-up. A fuel run-out could even cause problems with your fuel lines as thick sludge from the bottom of your heating oil tank dislodges and starts to circulate through your system.

The takeaway here is that it’s a really good idea to avoid running out of heating oil. But how do you do it?

Four Ways To Keep Enough Oil In Your Tank

• Fuel up during the shoulder season. Avoid the temptation to wait until the first big drop in temperature to order your heating oil – you may burn through your fuel more quickly than you think, putting yourself at risk for a run-out. Get a jump on your fall heating oil deliveries by scheduling a heating oil delivery today.
• Be proactive. Waiting until the last minute for a delivery – especially in cold weather – is a recipe for a no-heat emergency. Be proactive: order your fuel when your tank is no less than one-quarter full (ideally a little before then).
• Use Automatic Delivery. When you sign up for automatic heating oil delivery, you won’t have to worry about running out of fuel. Our advanced computer system will estimate when you need a refill based on your past usage and the current weather. When your tank is nearing one-quarter full, you’ll be contacted directly to schedule a heating oil delivery.
• Maintain your equipment. Preventive heating maintenance will help keep your furnace or boiler running at peak efficiency; it will also help spot leaks, performance drop-offs, and other issues that could lead to bigger problems down the road.

Stay on top of fuel management this fall with FREE automatic heating oil delivery from Jennings Oil, plus preventive maintenance from our expert heating system technicians! Contact us today to learn more.