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Having a heating oil storage tank on your property provides you with an ample supply of heating oil ready for immediate use. And it’s even better when you have a modern heating oil tank. Many new heating oil tanks are designed with double protection to guard against leaks.
Aboveground models have a leak-proof inner lining of plastic or fiberglass and an outer wall of corrosion-resistant steel. Plus, they’re affordable and often come with warranties that are decades long. You can even have them custom made to fit in corners or small spaces in your yard, basement or garage.
It’s always a good idea to get regular, professional inspections of your heating oil tank. You should also do your own visual inspections periodically, because some trouble signs of pending failure can be seen, including:
Other warning signs that your tank may need to be replaced:
To help protect your aboveground heating oil tank, please follow these three tips:
We have a limited number of Otodata wireless tank monitors available for our customers. If you’d like one for free, please contact us to schedule an installation appointment — it only takes 15 minutes!
This service is designed to help our valued customers get the fuel they need exactly when they need it, with less stress and effort. These monitors put you in full control of your deliveries. Once installed, you can download an app that shows how much fuel is in your tank anytime, from anywhere you have a signal. It also tracks your daily usage, so you can plan ahead for your next delivery. With just a tap on your phone, you can call or email us or visit our website to order oil. You’ll also receive notifications if your tank starts running low.
Quantities are limited, so this offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: once the monitor is installed, you’ll be required to purchase all your heating oil from Wilson Oil & Propane.
Heating oil tanks can last for decades, but life spans vary depending on the humidity in the environment, the thickness of the tank’s wall and other factors. When tanks do fail, it’s hard to see it coming, because they generally erode from the inside out.
If your oil tank is more than 30 years old, it’s a good idea to look into your heating oil tank replacement options. Please contact us.
Besides just wearing out due to age, a heating oil tank can fail because of condensation on the inside. When there is a lot of empty space in an oil tank during the spring and summer, condensation can form along the inside walls. This eventually turns into sediment later and, if ignored, can result in corrosion.
To avoid condensation from forming, you should keep your heating oil tank full during the warm-weather months.
On top of the heating oil tank, you’ll see a clear glass or plastic cube that is marked with numbers that resemble the gas gauge of your car: F, ¾, ½, ¼. A red marker or float commonly indicates the amount of fuel left in your tank. If the float is at the bottom of the gauge or not visible at all, your tank is empty or nearly empty.
To make sure the gauge is working, carefully remove the outer case and gently press the float down. If it bobs back up to the original position, the gauge is working. If the gauge is not working, contact us. You never want to guess how much oil is left in your tank.
Ask us to put you on our automatic delivery schedule.
If you still prefer to call for your heating oil, please give us plenty of notice to avoid running out. It’s best to call us for more fuel when your oil tank falls to the one-quarter mark.
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