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Season Recap: 2023-2024 Budget Plan Review
Wondering what the benefits were this past season while on a Budget Plus Plan? Monthly Payment Review Paying monthly is a lot easier than paying as you receive deliveries. It allows you to make smaller monthly payments instead of paying all at once when you receive a delivery. Here’s a graph with an example of…
Read MoreBreak It Down: What is a Capped Price and How Does Downside Protection Work?
Read below for a simplified description of what a capped price is and how downside protection works to your advantage. Capped Price for Heating Oil A capped price for heating oil is like having a safety net for how much you pay for your heating oil. Here’s how it works in simple terms: Maximum Price…
Read MoreThe Dirty Details: Why You Need Your Heating System Cleaned Annually
Wondering why you need to clean your heating system every year? Whether it’s a boiler, furnace, or any other heating system, ensuring its proper functionality is essential for comfort, safety, and efficiency. However, many homeowners overlook the significance of annual maintenance, unwittingly putting themselves at risk of inconvenience, escalating costs, and even safety hazards. Annual…
Read More5 Troubleshooting Tips Before Calling For Service
No heat? Try these simple troubleshooting steps before calling for service. 1. Check Your Thermostat(s) Make sure your thermostat is set ABOVE room temperature. If you have a digital thermostat that displays numbers on it, check to make sure the batteries are working and that the thermostat is calling for heat. If you have a…
Read MoreWhat’s That Whistle!?
If your oil tank is located in your basement and you are home when a driver makes a delivery, you’ll probably hear a whistling noise as your tank starts to fill up. But don’t worry. This is perfectly normal. Why Safety Codes Require It “Safety codes require that all indoor oil tanks with outside fill…
Read MoreBenefits of Automatic Delivery
Your heating oil tank is most likely not a focal point of your home, nor is it conveniently located and on display for your guests to see. Instead, you probably have to venture down to your basement and swat a few spider webs out of the way to get to it. While the extra exercise…
Read MoreHeating Oil Prices
We have recently experienced some of the highest energy prices in decades, and the continued uncertainty of fuel prices is stressful for families. We’ve all experienced the rollercoaster or prices, but why has there been such a large fluctuation and volatility in the market? Changes in Fuel Pricing The reasons for a sudden spikes in…
Read MoreWinter Heating Guide
The State of Maine Governor’s Energy Office has produced some information to help Maine homeowners prepare for the heating season. You can find their complete informational guide by clicking the link below. This will redirect you to Maine Governor’s Office Website. Read More Information
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