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How to Tell If Your Oil Tank Needs to Be Replaced

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Nov 28, 2017 9:32:07 AM

Questions about when to replace oil tank units are common among homeowners. Some of the most frequently asked questions are along the following lines:

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Topics: inspection, oil tanks

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes During Winter

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Nov 10, 2017 10:20:01 AM

There’s nothing funny about frozen pipes. Cold weather can be bad enough, but having water pipes freeze is something no homeowner needs. Every winter, thousands of homes suffer from frozen pipes that cost thousands of dollars of damage per building. That’s a terrible loss, but the really sad thing is that almost all repair costs of frozen pipes are preventable.

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Topics: heating systems, home tips

How To Save Money on Heating Oil

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Oct 5, 2017 12:10:14 PM

Winter is coming just as it always does. Are you ready to fight back against the cold?

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Topics: heating oil, energy tips, home tips

What Size Oil Tank Do I Need for My Home?

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 22, 2017 10:15:04 AM

Being a homeowner means you always have to have one foot in the future. You're anticipating potential problems, needs, repairs and maintenance. With so much to think about, it can be easy to forget the less obvious systems in your home that need tending to. One of these systems is your oil heating system.

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Topics: heating oil, home tips, oil tanks

Prep Your House For Fall: Fall Cleaning Tasks

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 21, 2017 1:53:13 PM

With Fall right around the corner take a minute to review our list of cleaning tasks to prepare your home for the colder months ahead.

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Topics: home tips

Common Oil Furnace Problems & Troubleshooting

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 15, 2017 4:30:00 PM

Caring for your oil tank and keeping the furnace well maintained are both essential steps if your oil heating system is going to keep you and your family warm during those long winter nights. Even with regular care, though, there are some common oil furnace problems that can occur, such as clogged filters, malfunctioning thermostats, and burner issues. It's important to address these problems with your oil heating system promptly to avoid more significant and costly repairs down the line.

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Topics: heating systems

Your Guide to Heating Oil Additives

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 15, 2017 3:27:00 PM

Types of Heating Oil Additives:

As an oil tank owner, you may already have some awareness of heating oil additives. You may even have gotten into the habit of adding some to your tank, although you may not know just how those additives are improving the life of your tank.

As a homeowner, you rely on your oil tank to get you through whatever winter might have in store, and heating oil additives could be the secret weapon to winning the battle over winter. In this post, we will explore what heating oil additives are, why they are important and how each type can help improve the life of your tank.

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Topics: heating oil

Improving Your Indoor Winter Air Quality

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 15, 2017 1:14:38 PM

When it comes to indoor air conditions, people tend to concern themselves primarily with the quality of air during summer. However, indoor winter air quality is equally important.

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Topics: air filteration, home tips

Underground Oil Tank: What You Need to Know

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 12, 2017 12:20:55 PM

The cost of cleaning up a leak from an underground oil tank ranges from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on how much contamination has occurred — and the worst part is, there’s a good chance your homeowner’s insurance won’t cover any of the costs.

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Topics: heating oil, oil tanks

Top 5 Tailgating Food Recipes

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 5, 2017 9:58:35 AM

Nothing beats being outside the stadium on a crisp Fall afternoon sharing a mouthwatering feast of high-calorie foods with your buddies. The parking lot prior to game time is a Mecca for those who prefer their meats with a side of meat, and their veggies wrapped in bacon.

To kick off the new season we’ve put together a list of our Top 5 Tailgating Foods that will have you looking like a hall of famer at your next tailgate party. You're welcome!

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Topics: fall fun

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