A heating oil tank is an essential component in many homes that use oil-based heating systems. Proper maintenance of the tank and its components is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of the heating system. One important aspect of tank maintenance is cleaning the vent whistle. In this blog post, we will discuss what a vent whistle is, why it needs cleaning, and how to clean it properly.
Read MoreNot too long ago, our Star Home Heat team was talking with one of our fuel oil providers in Nassau County. With a heating oil delivery zone spanning Long Island and Queens, our provider told us about one of his fuel oil delivery customers who had found him through our heating fuel prices by zip code search feature.
Read MoreEvery home has an energy source, but the energy source can vary based off where you live. Heating oil is prevalently used throughout the Northeast of the U.S. About 85% of total heating oil consumption happens here.
Read MoreThe amount of heating oil your home will use in any given winter depends on several factors. Knowing how much heating oil your home uses in the winter helps you ensure you always have enough fuel in your heating oil tank to keep your home warm in chilly weather.
Read MoreRoutine radiator maintenance can help your heating oil furnace run better. Follow these “how to” tips from Star Home Heating Oil and save on your heating oil delivery bills!
Read MoreThere are many things to consider when choosing a home heating oil provider. If you live in the Northeast, you will have no shortage of options to choose from. In Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, New York alone, there are dozens of heating oil delivery companies to choose from. But deciding between full-service […]
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that winter officially began on December 21st because most homeowners in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island started firing up our heating oil furnaces back in October or early November. That means we had to square away heating oil delivery even earlier to get ahead of the game! How Does […]
Read MoreAhh…sunshine! Remember that? During the not-so-lazy days of summer, we are usually too busy squaring away our vacation time to give our heating oil system a single thought. Between barbecuing, swimming, taking road trips, and even summer camp for the kids, heating oil is about the furthest thing from our minds. Setting up heating oil […]
Read MoreHeating oil is used in homes and businesses for–you guessed it–providing an efficient heating source. Heating oil comes from petroleum, or crude oil, which is processed into a variety of products, with the bulk of it going to energy carriers. These include different types of fuel oil and gasoline which powers jets and diesel engines, […]
Read MoreHere Are Some Things to Know Home heating oil was first introduced to the public during the 1930s due to its ease of use, low cost, and heat efficiency. Prior to the transition to home heating oil, homes were mostly heated with coal and wood. Unfortunately, the widespread use of coal during World War I […]
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