How Often Should I Service My Water Heater?
The average conventional (storage-type) water heater lasts about 10 or 12 years, depending on the quality of its construction and other factors, such as the chemistry of your water supply. But perhaps the most important factor …
How To Fix Hot And Cold Spots In Your Home
Many of us have problems with uneven heating in our homes – a room that’s always cold, for example, or a big temperature shift between the first and second floors. You could solve the problem …
Why Heating Oil Is A Good Way To Heat Your Home
You have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to buying a new home or renovating an old one – but one of the most important is a choice that a number of people …
Carbon Monoxide Basics: What You Should Know
If you have an appliance that burns fuel for energy – whether it is a water heater, furnace, boiler, fireplace, or cooking range – it emits at least some carbon monoxide (CO) as it runs. If …
Heating Basics: Reading A Fuel Tank Gauge
If you manage your own heating oil or propane deliveries, one simple but important task you’ll have to master is reading your tank gauge. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to do: if …
What Does It Mean If Heating Oil Is “Gelling”?
If you live in an area that experiences cold winters the way we do here in the Hudson Valley, using normal, untreated heating oil can sometimes be problematic – especially if your storage tank is outdoors. …
How To Choose A Fleet Fuel Provider
A great fleet fuel supplier does much more than keep the gallons coming – it’s a business partner that works with you to solve problems and help make your fleet run like clockwork mile after mile. …
How To Improve Your Home Comfort In 2021!
For most of us, 2020 couldn’t end fast enough. The good news 2020 is officially behind us – which makes now the perfect time to look ahead. Before we do, it’s a good idea to take …
Why Do I Need An Propane Leak Test?
If you use propane in your Hudson Valley home, you can rest easy knowing that you’re using one of the safest fuels around. One reason why propane is so safe is because strict guidelines govern how …
Planning A Holiday Vacation? DON’T Shut Off Your Heat!
It could be tempting during the winter to try to save money by turning off your furnace or boiler when you’re away from home (or if you own a seasonal or vacation home that sits …