7 Fire Safety Tips to help keep you safe this winter season
Did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? More than half of home heating fires are reported during December, January and February. We want you to be warm and cozy this winter... and we also want … [Read more...]
Tips to maximize your home’s heating efficiency
1. Turn down your water heater Your showers can be warm, but they shouldn’t be scalding. Manually reducing your water heater’s temperature to 120°F (down from the typical 140) can save you up to 11 percent in water heating costs; cutting … [Read more...]
When is “Downside Protection” a Good idea?
There has never been a better time than now... and Here's why. With unstable market conditions, and heating oil prices at historic highs, we encourage our customers (Heating Oil & K-1) to add the Downside Protection option to their … [Read more...]
avoid a run out: How to read the gauge on your propane tank
Reading a propane gauge can sometimes be confusing. The gauge only goes to 80%, which is the maximum allowed to be stored in a tank. The last 20% of the tank is reserved for gas expansion. 1. Find the gauge. To do so, carefully open … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Automatic Delivery
Your home "to do" list might seem like it's never ending, get the groceries, pick up the kids from basketball, volunteer for your favorite organization, fix the leaky sink… the list goes on. Running out of oil and coming home to a cold … [Read more...]
5 Great Uses for Propane during Maine’s Summer Months
Propane can do far more than simply keep you warm during the winter months. Propane can also be used to fuel your summer fun. Here are "5 Great Ways" you can take advantage of propane's versatility to help with your summer festivities. 1. … [Read more...]
7 tips to help you lower your heating costs and stay warm this winter season
You might have heard that you sometimes need to spend money to save money. The good news is that when it comes to ways to save on heating, you often do not have to spend much money at all, if any. Here are 7 simple things you can do to help … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to upgrade from oil to propane
Efficiency is just one of the benefits of making the switch! 1. Comfort & Control Oil furnaces are like a light switch they’re either all on, or all off. Propane furnaces, on the other hand, can operate like a dimmer switch, with … [Read more...]
“Plan Season” is Here
As the weather warms up in Midcoast Maine, we’ve turned down the thermostat and dusted off the grill as we look forward to warmer days ahead. The last thing we want to think about is next winter, but now is the perfect time to plan ahead … [Read more...]