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How Accurate is My Fuel Tank Gauge?

By Sue Santopietro | February 28, 2021

If you read our previous blog on reading your oil tank gauge, you already know how to properly read it and the signs to look for to in the event that it needs to be replaced. If you haven’t read the blog yet, you can access it here. Since heating oil tanks have remained relatively […]

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Vent Alarms – the Safety Feature You Probably Didn’t Know You Had!

By Sue Santopietro | February 15, 2021

Did you know that your oil tank is most likely equipped with a vent alarm?  A vent alarm is a small device, usually a tube, that’s installed between your oil tank and the vent pipe. It lets the delivery driver know when your oil tank is full preventing an overfill.  A mess you want to […]

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How to Know if You Should Repair or Replace Your Furnace

By Sue Santopietro | January 30, 2021

Making the decision to repair or replace your furnace is a situation that a homeowner will most likely face at some point in their life. Sometimes the decision can be very straightforward.  A furnace that costs you hundreds of dollars each year in repairs should be replaced, while other situations aren’t as easy to base […]

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Money Saving Hot Water Heater Tips

By Sue Santopietro | January 15, 2021

Most people don’t give their water heater a second thought unless it’s on the fritz or leaking – both are not ideal situations – however there’s so much more your water heater could be doing for you. Like saving you money! Your water heater works hard to make sure you, your home, and your appliances […]

How to prepare your home for heating fuel deliveries this Winter

By Sue Santopietro | December 30, 2020

If your home is reliant on heating fuel deliveries– such as propane or oil –you know it’s critical to ensure you don’t run out and find yourself in an emergency situation!  During the Winter, no one wants to run out of heating fuel, so it’s vital you prepare your home for your fuel deliveries. Winter […]

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Winter Hacks to Keep Your Home Warm

By Sue Santopietro | December 15, 2020

With the heart of Winter about to descend on Connecticut, it’s important to keep as much heat in your home as possible. Wintertime energy spikes are driven by an increase in heating, which is the single largest user of energy in a home. All hope isn’t lost though, there are a number of simple and easy […]

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ENERGY STAR – What does the rating really mean?

By Sue Santopietro | November 30, 2020

It’s probably pretty safe to assume that most people have seen the ENERGY STAR  logo on an appliance. Typically, you know that it means that the appliance will lower your home energy costs compared to non-rated models. But there’s a lot more to the rating than just the sticker. How did the ENERGY STAR rating […]

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The best fuel to temporarily heat your construction project

By Sue Santopietro | November 15, 2020

Every construction project manager knows that once you hit mid to late Fall, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll need to heat your construction project, temporarily, to make it through the snow and deep freeze that will inevitably settle into Connecticut.  There are several important reasons why you need to find the best […]

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