How to Read Your Heating Oil Tank: When to Order More
As cooler weather settles over Massachusetts, homeowners are starting to think about heating their homes again. One of the most important parts of staying warm and stress-free all winter long is keeping an eye on your heating oil level. Knowing how to read your oil tank gauge and when to schedule a refill can help you avoid an emergency runout. Keep reading to learn how to read your tank gauge, when to place a refill, and explore fuel delivery options.
How to Read Your Heating Oil Tank Gauge
Follow these three simple steps to reading your fuel level, and you’ll be an expert before you know it.
- Oil tanks are usually located in the basement of your home. If your tank happens to be outside, be sure to clear snow and debris from the area and off the tank.
- Find the small glass cylinder or dial on top of the tank. The gauge will show a small marker according to how full your tank is, with the levels marked as F or Full, ¾, ½, ¼, and E or Empty.
- If your tank is at or below ¼, it’s time to place your oil order. Ordering now will allow for us to get you on our delivery schedule and reduce the chance of a runout.
- Pro Tip: Reading an oil gauge is just like reading the gas gauge in your car!
How Does Automatic Delivery Work?
If you like saving time, we offer automatic fuel delivery for our heating oil customers. With state-of-the-art tank monitoring technology and degree-day calculations, we create a custom fuel delivery schedule. You can skip the stress of manually ordering fuel and arranging your busy schedule around delivery dates.
Why Should I Sign Up?
- Total Convenience: You can count on our service team to deliver your fuel when you need it. Though it’s always good to check your gauge every so often, our efficient monitoring system will keep track of your fuel usage and schedule deliveries accordingly.
- Smarter Spending: Reggie’s Oil creates a delivery schedule based on educated estimates. More effective fill-ups translate into more efficient fuel use, which means lower annual energy costs.
- Improved Protection: Running out of heating oil can cause significant damage and unnecessary safety risks. Customers who sign up for auto delivery minimize the likelihood of a no-fuel emergency.
Related Post: Why You Don’t Want to Decline Automatic Fuel Delivery
Maximizing the Most of Your Heating System
With low temperatures and the holidays right around the corner, heating costs can rise quickly. Here are a few easy ways to make your home more energy-efficient and comfortable this season:
- Schedule a Heating System Tune-Up: A clean, well-maintained heating system runs more efficiently.
- Seal Drafts: Use weatherstripping or caulk around windows or doors to keep warm air in and cold air out.
- Use LED Lights: LED lights can save up to 75% in energy compared to traditional lights.
- Schedule Dishes: Plan to put dishes that can go side-by-side in the oven at the same time.
- Use a Cooler: Set up beverages outside the fridge, so guests don’t have to open the fridge door.
- Set Weekly Reminders: Plan to regularly check your oil tank levels, unless you’re on automatic delivery.
Get Ahead of Winter with Reggie’s Oil
By ordering oil before your tank reads ¼ or signing up for automatic delivery with Reggie’s Oil, you can avoid the stress of an emergency runout and enjoy peace of mind all winter long. Our experienced team is dedicated to keeping the South Shore homeowners warm, safe, and stress-free. Contact us at Reggie’s Oil to learn more about enrolling in automatic delivery or placing an order.
