Oil tanks last many years, but they eventually give out. Life spans vary depending on the humidity, the thickness of the steel, and more. And when tanks do fail, it’s hard to see it coming because they can erode from the inside out. If your tank is over 30 years
If you’ve ever gone without heat in winter, you know how uncomfortable that can be. It’s risky for your plumbing, too, as water in your pipes can begin to freeze. During extreme weather—piles of snow and extremely low temperatures outside—going without heat can be dangerous. How can you avoid this
At Hillside HVAC, we see all too often the issues that arise from improper equipment maintenance. With cold weather settling in, here are some tips to get ready. Test run your equipment. None of us wants to turn on the heat sooner than necessary. A test run gives peace of
We’re well into fall and winter isn’t that far away, so we hope you’ve had your annual heating tune-up done by now (or at least have it scheduled). That service can lower your chance of a winter breakdown and help you use less fuel. For total peace of mind, we
A crackling fire in the fireplace is often just the remedy to add a little extra warmth to an area of your home. Most of us love sitting by a warm fireplace. There’s something about the smell, the feeling, and the sipping of hot cocoa that brings comfort. If you
Fuel tank empty? Never again “The house was quickly cooling, and the water from the “hot” tap was stone cold. In the cold of winter, an icy shower would be unpleasant. I couldn’t understand it. And then the repairman explained it to me: “You’ve run out of home heating oil.”
