Home Heating Tips for The Cold Season Ahead

3 Ways to Save Energy This Winter With energy costs soaring and no relief in sight, plenty of people are hoping the Farmer’s Almanac forecast for a mild fall is on the nose. But it doesn’t have to be hard to keep heating costs under control without spending the winter layered in sweaters. Efficiency is […]

Oil Furnace vs Boiler Heating

What to Know to Choose the Best Option for Your Home How you heat your home is one of the biggest decisions you can make. If you’re a new homeowner, you may not have given much thought to your heating equipment before. It may not seem like there’s a big difference between a boiler and […]

Best Practices for Propane Tank Removal

Stress-free tank removal is just a phone call away Disposing of portable propane tanks is a relatively simple chore: Make sure it’s empty and drop it off at a recycling center that accepts cylinders, or trade it in for a new certified tank where you get it filled. Arranging propane tank removal for your full-size […]

What Size Central Air Unit Does My Home Need?

Not Too Larger, Not Too Small: We’ll Help Make Sure Your System Is Just the Right Size With proper maintenance, your home’s central air conditioning system should last 20 years. That means you may not have been shopping around for a cooling system in a while—and you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised with today’s options. When […]

How Do Hot Temperatures Affect My Propane?

Everything You Need to Know About Propane in the Summer Summer in northern Fairfield County has often been sticky, but weather patterns are changing. May was a roller coaster ride, as usual, but with bigger swings, higher highs and lower lows. And overall, our average temperatures have been trending warmer. It means we need to […]

Get Ready for the Heat

Your Central Air Conditioning Maintenance Checklist With spring launching us into the mid-80s as early as April, most of us are girding for another long, hot summer. And many of our customers are turning on their cooling systems earlier than usual, too. Making sure your central air conditioning system is tuned up and ready to […]

What Are My Propane Tank Disposal Options?

Your Guide to Getting Rid of Old Propane Tanks Whether you’re talking about the portable tanks for your grill or a large storage tank that holds your home’s propane supply, these tanks have a pretty long life. Refillable cylinders can last 5 to 10 years, and they are stamped with a date that limits their […]

How to Choose a Heating Oil Company

4 Things to Look for in a Reliable Heating Oil Dealer Does it make a difference where you get the heating oil for your home? If the most important thing is a rock-bottom price, then maybe not. But if you want convenience, value for your dollar and dependability, it pays to shop around and find […]

How to Detect a Propane Leak

Know the Smell of Propane and Other Safety Tips Propane is a clean-burning and safe way to heat your home and water, and run many appliances. But propane can be highly flammable under certain conditions. As with any fuel, there are certain steps to take to ensure you and your home are safe and comfortable. […]

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Thermostat?

Why a Smart Thermostat Is Essential for Efficient Home Heating Your thermostat is an integral part of your heating and cooling system. It not only helps you control the temperature in your home, but it’s also key to keeping heating and cooling costs manageable. If you’re still controlling the temperature in your home with an […]