Being cold is not the only thing that is going to happen
Everyone here in Connecticut knows that running out of heating oil puts you at risk of being quite cold and uncomfortable on a Northeast winter day. That is simply no fun for anyone. But be aware that feeling cold isn’t the only consequence of letting your fuel run out!
Here’s what can happen if you run out of heating oil
Sure, you won’t be able to warm your house and use your heating system if your heating oil supply gets too low or if you run out of your fuel entirely. But that is not the only issue you will potentially face when you don’t have enough heating oil.
- If you run out of heating oil when demand is high (ie: in the winter when more people are using it) you may end up paying more money for a supply refill than you normally would.
- You may run into scheduling issues and have to wait a while for your order to arrive if companies are busy making other deliveries.
- There is a good chance you will end up paying a premium for an emergency service call and fuel delivery, which is more expensive than paying for a simple fill-up when you’re not in a bind.
- Running out of heating oil increases your chances of experiencing problems in your fuel lines. An empty heating oil tank leaves room for thick sludge to dislodge and makes its way through your home’s heating system.
It is best not to find yourself in an emergency situation without a working heating system so be proactive when it comes to your fuel. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule a heating oil delivery. This is particularly important during the winter. Alternatively, place your next fuel order when your tank is no less than a quarter full. This will give you time to schedule a delivery and not have to worry about completely running out of heating oil.
When you should order heating oil
Waiting until the cold weather arrives to place your heating oil order for the season is not a good idea. Instead, stock up during the fall. Prices are typically lower during this time, fuel is more accessible and less in demand, scheduling a delivery is easier and you can have peace of mind knowing that your heating system is ready to go before the first day of winter officially arrives.
Sign up for automatic deliveries
Signing up for an automatic heating oil delivery service like the one Jennings Oil & Propane provides helps eliminate any homeowner’s worry about running out of heating oil. Through this service, we are able to estimate when you are due for a refill based on your past fuel usage and the current temperatures. Based on that estimate, we are able to schedule your next delivery when your tank hits its quarter full point.
Dependable heating oil deliveries from Jennings Oil & Propane
Homeowners in Danbury, Ridgefield, New Milford, Newtown, Southbury, Kent and surrounding areas in New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield counties can trust that Jennings Oil & Propane will get them the heating oil they need when they need it.
Jennings Oil & Propane can deliver heating oil and peace of mind that your heating system will be ready to go come winter. Contact us today to schedule your next fuel delivery.