The more trips the heating oil delivery company has to make to your place, the more it is going to cost you. After all, besides the cost of the fuel itself, there are delivery charges that you have to pay for. The goal should be to lessen the number of times in which the company has to make fuel deliveries to you. Here are some of the ways you can do that:
1. Check for Tiny Leaks in the Tanks and Lines
Even the smallest of leaks can add up to be a significant amount of fuel loss. The more fuel you lose, the more often you will have to call for yet another delivery of heating fuel. A good way to check for leaks in the fuel holding tank is to place flattened cardboard boxes under the tanks and leave them there for a few hours. To help make sure that the cardboard does not blow away, you will want to place some rocks or bricks at the corners. Once a few hours have passed, you will want to collect the cardboard and carefully examine it so you can determine if there are any wet spots. If there are spots that appear to be drips of fuel, you will want to have your tank further inspected. Depending on the size and location of the spot that leaks, it may be able to be fixed. Then again, you might have to simply replace the tank. The same goes for the fuel line. Replace or repair as needed to stop wasting heating oil.
2. Buy an Extra Holding Tank
Too many people will make the mistake of assuming that they are wasting money by purchasing an additional heating oil tank. While it might be an additional cost at first, it will surely pay for itself in no time at all. This is because you will be able to have larger amounts of heating fuel delivered at once, reducing the number of times the heating oil company has to drive out to you. This can also be beneficial when there is a deal on the cost of heating fuel. You will be able to stock up on heating oil when the prices are at their lowest for the year.
You can also talk with local heating oil delivery services and ask if they have some additional tips that you can make use of.
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