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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.

Not 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.

Every 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.

By the time February rolls around, we are finished with the holidays, and most of us begin to pine for springtime. Temperatures across the tri-state region have had their ups and downs, but as home heating oil customers in New York can attest, winter is still in full swing. Part of enduring the long winters […]

The 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.

Routine 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!

With winter in full swing, many homeowners are managing their budgets and trying to find ways to control the cost of heating their homes. While heating your home will always be a dreaded expense, it is important not let your tank run down to empty, or even near-empty, just to avoid the expense. 

There 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 […]

It’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 […]

Ahh…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 […]

Heating 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, […]

Here 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 […]

In the Northeast, heating oil is one of the most common residential energy sources. If your home is heated with heating oil, you might be wondering how long your tank of fuel will last you. The answer to that depends on several factors: How big is your house? Do you use heating oil solely for […]

Heating oil and kerosene are different, but both be used to heat residential homes. In this article, we will discuss the best uses for each.

If you don’t want to rely on your tank gauge, you can also opt to take a manual reading of what is left inside the tank. Taking a manual reading involves using a measuring stick and inserting it inside the tank. Here’s what you need to know.

If you are running low or empty on heating oil, diesel fuel can work as a heating oil alternative. In this post, we will walk you through when it is appropriate to substitute diesel fuel for heating oil and how to do so safely.

If you don’t want to rely on your tank gauge, you can also opt to take a manual reading of what is left inside the tank. Taking a manual reading involves using a measuring stick and inserting it inside the tank. Here’s what you need to know.

If have a heating oil tank at home with a malfunctioning tank gauge, you can fix it with a few simple steps and household tools.

Does your home have an underground heating oil tank? If so, you may need to eventually replace it with something above ground. If you are wondering “when?” and “why?”, then this article is for you.

Home heating oil systems have made such significant strides over the last few decades. Many home energy experts also view heating oil as the safest means of keeping a home warm.

In this article, we are going to talk about what it means if you are smelling oil in your home. We will walk you through how best to clean up an oil spill, how best to remove any smell, and when you should reach out to a professional.

While the actual delivery of fuel into your tank is to be taken care of by the service provider you choose, there are several important steps you should take before the driver actually arrives at your home.

If you are house hunting, taking your future home’s heating system into consideration is extremely important. To help you understand the advantages of oil heating systems in a home, we have outlined a few of the benefits oil heat can provide.

In this article, we are going to talk about the “ideal” temperature to keep your home thermostat set to during the winter. We will also talk about different technologies and cost-saving tips that can help you keep your energy bills down in the winter.

If you use oil heat in your home, you are already accustomed to your energy expenses increasing in the winter months as the cold weather sets in. But the good news is that there are several ways you can save money on heating oil. Here is how.

If you are running low or empty on heating oil, you may have heard that using diesel fuel can be a quick, temporary fix. In this post, we will walk you through when it is appropriate to substitute diesel fuel for heating oil and how to do so safely.

Every home is different and there are several factors that impact how long a full tank of fuel will last you. Here is what to consider when trying to assess how long a tank of fuel will last you.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about same-day home heating oil deliveries.

Run out of heating oil in your home or business? Here is what to do next if you discover your tank is on empty.