Keep Your Heating Oil Tank Full This Summer

It’s June! The roses are blooming, the kids are getting out of school and everyone has plans for summertime fun.

So, why are we asking you to keep your heating oil tank full this summer?

The answer: to protect it from the heat and humidity.

During the summer, water condensation can form in the empty space in your tank – after all, it’s cooler inside your tank than outside, especially if you have an aboveground tank outdoors in an unshaded area. Having a full oil tank reduces the surface area inside for condensation to form.

Why is condensation bad for your tank?

• Sludge Accumulation: Water in the tank makes it an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which leads to sediment and sludge. Built-up sludge can clog your fuel line and ruin your heating system.

• Tank Corrosion: Sediment can also corrode your oil tank, which could lead to a possible leak.

Besides avoiding the effects of condensation, topping off your tank now means:

• You’ll have an ample supply of oil when you need it in the fall.

• You can avoid the heating season rush and schedule your delivery on your time.

• You could save money on fuel by filling your tank when oil prices are at their seasonal low points.

Save time, money and potential problems! Call us at (973) 383-4671 (Sussex and Warren Counties) or (973) 742-9000 (Passaic and Morris Counties) to place your heating oil order today!