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How to Read a Heating Oil Tank Gauge: What Full, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 Mean
Most traditional heating oil tank gauges show your fuel level as a fraction, usually Full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 and Empty. The indicator inside the gauge moves down as your heating oil level falls.
Capped vs. Fixed Heating Oil Pricing: Which Should You Choose?
Capped heating oil pricing sets a maximum price per gallon while allowing you to pay a lower price when the plan’s pricing formula falls below that ceiling. Fixed heating oil pricing locks in one per-gallon rate for the agreed term, even if market prices rise or fall.
What Is COD Heating Oil? How It Differs From Will-Call and Automatic Delivery
COD traditionally stands for cash on delivery. In the heating oil industry, it commonly describes a transaction where you order fuel when you need it and pay for that particular delivery rather than having a supplier automatically schedule your refills.
Should I Switch From Will-Call to Automatic Heating Oil Delivery?
Quick answer: If you would rather have your heating oil provider manage your refill schedule instead of checking the tank and placing each order yourself, switching from will-call to automatic heating oil delivery may make sense.
Why Does My Hot Water Run Out So Fast?
Hot water can run out quickly because your household is using it faster than your water heater can heat it, the system is producing less hot water than it should, or cold water is mixing into the hot-water supply. Common causes include back-to-back showers, faulty heating components, sediment buildup and mixing-valve problems.
Why Is My Boiler Running but My Radiators Are Cold?
If your boiler seems to be running but your radiators stay cold, either the system is not producing heat or that heat is not reaching the rooms. A lit display or humming motor does not always mean the burner has fired.