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Here’s what sets them apart The term ‘oil’ is sometimes thrown around interchangeably. For example, some people say fuel oil when, in fact, they are really referring to heating oil. But the fact of the matter is that fuel oil and heating oil are different and they do different things. The origin of heating oil…

In this day and age, diesel is a commonly used fuel. The fuel itself is created from refined crude oil and biomass materials and it is named after the type of engine it is made for – diesel engines. Diesel fuel is currently used to power all sorts of machinery and equipment that can be…

And Other Common Questions If you’re one of the many Americans who take advantage of propane’s versatility and efficiency and use it in and around your Connecticut home for things like warming your water, heating your home, cooking food, and running appliances, then you also have a propane tank. That propane tank (combined with reliable…

Both American-made Bioheat fuel and propane remain abundant, keep you comfortable and saves you money. And there are no blackouts that cut off your supply of energy. Test case: 80% reduction in emissions Just two heating oil retailers in the Northeast displaced nearly 1.5 million gallons of heating oil with approved Bioheat fuel in the…

When it comes to home comfort, most people associate propane with space heating during the fall and winter months. But propane is a year-round fuel: if you are a new propane homeowner – or plan to become one soon – you may be surprised at how much of it you use for other appliances in the…

Efficiency is all about choosing the right-sized tool for a job – and picking a residential propane tank is no exception. Let your propane company help! Residential propane storage tanks come in many sizes – from aboveground tanks and cylinders as small as 29 gallons to tanks that can hold up to 1000 gallons installed…

Having heat is winter is obviously a good thing during winter here in Connecticut – but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. “Too much” can happen if your home heating system is constantly running even after the target thermostat temperature is reached. On the other end of the spectrum, a heating system…

If you’re thinking about buying a new propane tank for your Connecticut home, we have a recommendation for you: Don’t do it. While owning your propane tank may give you some flexibility in choosing a propane supplier, it comes at high cost compared to leasing. Buying a propane tank is almost always a bad deal…

Today’s high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps can be great cooling solutions for your home – but how do you know which system is right for you? While both systems feature outdoor condenser units and use energy to transfer heat from one place to another, they differ in one significant way: air conditioners only…

If you’ve ever worn sunblock, then you’ve probably at least heard of ultraviolet (UV) light – an invisible (to us, anyway) wavelength that can cause skin cancer and blindness in humans if exposure to it is high enough. As it turns out, it’s not so great for microorganisms, either. When harnessed into a light bulb…