If your heat pump seems to run nonstop in February—but your home still feels cooler—you’re not imagining it. Across Cecil County, MD, Southern Chester County, PA, and New Castle County, DE, February is often the toughest month for heat pumps. It’s when cold snaps linger, damp weather boosts defrost cycles,

At Hillside, we take winter very seriously. Unreasonably seriously. While most people are checking the weather to see if they need a jacket, we’re watching temperature swings, tracking heating degree days, and running fuel-usage calculations like a team of slightly obsessed weather and fuel scientists. Is it a little extreme?

If you’re new to heating oil, you’re not alone. Many homeowners move into houses with oil heat and aren’t quite sure how it works, how to maintain it, or what they’re responsible for. This guide walks you through the basics in plain language—no mechanical background required. Before we dig into

Ever Wonder About the Top New Year’s Resolutions Each Year? While personal goals may change, New Year’s resolutions tend to fall into the same categories year after year. Across surveys and studies, the themes remain surprisingly consistent. Here are the most common resolutions people make every January: Improve Physical Health: Eating

Every year, millions of people struggle with gift ideas. Another sweater? A candle? Something from the mall on December 24? Not this year. This Christmas, give the people you love something far better—comfort, warmth, peace of mind, and real value. Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling has practical, meaningful gifts that

Guys, don’t settle for another generic Christmas gift for your special lady. If you are feeling stuck and not sure what to get your wife, you are not alone. Many men wait until December 24 to race through the mall, grab something last-minute, or rush an Amazon order that shows