Keep Heating Oil In Your Tank—Even In The “Offseason”!

Warmer days are on the horizon here in northern Fairfield and northern Westchester counties, and though you still have some time before you switch your thermostat from “heat” to “cool,” you might already be doing some wishful thinking and putting your furnace or boiler in your rearview.

But if you own an oil-fired heating system, there are a few things you should be thinking about before temperatures start to rise in the coming weeks.

The first of those things is making sure you have enough heating oil in your tank—not because you need it, but because your tank does.

In the heating offseason, condensation (water) can form inside an empty (or near empty) heating oil tank. That’s good news for the bacteria living in your heating oil, but not so good news for your oil or your tank. Those happy bacteria will eventually break down your heating oil, turning it into a fuel line and nozzle-jamming sludge that can lower your heating efficiency and even shut down your heating system.

Condensation can also speed tank failure. Since water is heavier than heating oil, it will eventually sink to the bottom of your tank and corrode it from the inside out.

Needless to say, a failing heating oil tank is something you want to avoid.

The second thing you want to do? Schedule a professional heating oil tank inspection. Even the most thorough visual inspection won’t reveal what’s happening inside your tank—but ultrasonic oil tank testing will. Look for professionals who offer this service. Many steel tanks corrode from the inside out, often leaving few warning signs of a future leak or tank failure.

Need to top off your heating tank or have it inspected this summer? We can help you with both! Contact Casey Energy today for heating oil delivery and heating oil tank inspections in northern Fairfield and northern Westchester counties!