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What is the Whistling Sound When I Get My Oil Delivery

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If you’ve been present for your oil delivery, you probably noticed a whistling sound while the tank was being filled. Believe it or not, this is a pretty standard feature on most tanks and an extremely useful one at that. What Is the Whistle on an Oil Tank? The whistling sound you hear is the tank vent alarm. It is a device much like a coach’s whistle built into the oil tank’s vent pipe that […]

What to Do If My Furnace Goes Out

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It never seems to happen when the weather is going to be nice for a few days. The meteorologist mentions record lows or a polar vortex, and suddenly the furnace decides it looks like a great time to take a vacation. And usually, it happens in the middle of the night. So, first things first. Don’t panic. After your furnace stops working, you have a few hours before the house becomes too cold. How Long […]

Signs Your Oil Boiler Needs Servicing or Replacing

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Your home’s heat begins with the oil burner. Without it, your water boiler won’t produce hot water, and the furnace won’t supply hot air for your home. Regular maintenance can help extend the life and efficiency of your boiler. Whether that includes basic maintenance you can do yourself or scheduling a professional, every bit helps. Do Boilers Really Need Servicing? Nothing lasts forever. An issue with your boiler can lead to many negative consequences ranging […]

What to Know About Air Conditioning and Carbon Monoxide

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We all want our homes to be as safe and as comfortable as possible. Part of having a comfortable home is having modern conveniences, including appliances and other devices. Unfortunately, while these modern conveniences make our lives unimaginably easier than people had it mere decades ago, these appliances and devices aren’t without risk. Anything from something potentially easy to fix, like blowing a fuse, to more dangerous situations like causing fires or releasing harmful gases […]

Signs Your Oil Tank Is Too Low

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As the weather warms up, heating is not on most people’s minds, but now is the perfect time to deal with any maintenance or upkeep issues. In addition, heating oil prices are usually at their lowest during summer. How Can I Check If My Oil Tank Is Low? Just like the oil tank in your car, it is best to monitor the level in your heating oil tank on a regular basis. This is done […]