Husky Heating Oil Articles

If your employees rely on work vehicles or your job site relies on gas-fueled equipment, trips to the gas station are probably part of their regular workday. Every trip to the gas station, however, increases the risk that your employees might pick up unwanted germs and viruses. One research study found that over 70% of…

How would you describe the weather where you live today? Your answer might be “warm and sunny” or “breezy but comfortable.” While those are great descriptors when it comes to choosing what we are going to wear, they are insufficient for determining how much heating oil you will need. Degree days is a term you…

Heating oil is an essential household item for millions of homeowners throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania who depend on cost-effective heat during the winter. When temperatures are dropping and snow is falling, the last thing that you want is to run out of heating oil! If you are concerned that you are about to run out…

When the weather outside is cold, the last problem that you want to address is an oil furnace that has run out of heating oil. If you do not immediately notice your furnace kick on when your heating oil tank is filled after it was empty, you can manually bleed the furnace to start things…

Millions of Americans rely on high-quality heating oil to keep their homes comfortable for an affordable price. While you probably won’t be smelling heating oil on a daily basis, you might experience a slight odor occasionally. If you find yourself smelling heating oil in your home, what should you do? Don’t panic! Is Smelling Heating…

Just like the price of gasoline for your car at the pump, many factors influence the cost of heating oil. The price can hold steady for days at a time or fluctuate wildly from week to week depending on greater market conditions. What are some of the things that influence the price of heating oil?…

When the weather warms up and you find yourself kicking on the heat less and less, it might seem like heating oil is no longer important. However, a spring heating oil tank fill is a critical step to ensure the continued performance and efficiency of your oil furnace. When you leave your tank empty or…

Your home relies on quality fuels from Husky Heating Oil to stay comfortable during the coldest months of the year; However, how should you order that fuel? Will-call and automatic delivery from Husky Heating Oil are two simple ways to get heating oil delivered to your home whenever you need it. Should I Choose Will-Call…

Every time you prepare to make a major change to your home, like updating your heating system, there are numerous factors you consider before you take the plunge. Remember that any big changes you make to your furnace or heating system can be a major investment, and the same is true if you convert your…

Whether you just received a new heating oil delivery to fill your tank or you are checking the forecast and ready to prepare for a few days cooped up at home, determining how long heating oil will last is essential. What factors determine how long fuel oil will last and in the Maryland and Pennsylvania…

The winter winds are whipping outside, which means that your home (and its residents) are probably feeling the chill! If you use heating oil to keep your home comfortable, it can be hard to find the perfect amount of oil to order every winter. After all, with changing temperatures and entertaining at holiday parties, things…

The weather outside is frightful, and your children got the day off of school. What’s your plan? While playing outside and making snowmen can eat up part of the day, sometimes your kids want a change of pace or they have more than one day off of school. What are fun indoor activities that you…

The chestnuts are roasting over an open fire and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, but is that good news for your heating oil bill? Many homeowners find themselves using more heating oil than usual over the course of the holidays. Thankfully, the holidays don’t need to mean a sky-high fuel or…

When you’re driving in your car, how are you certain that you aren’t about to run out of gas? Both the gas light and fuel gauge allow you to see how much fuel you have left at a glance. While both of those tools make things easy on drivers, the same tools are not available…

Plotting out your energy budget during the winter can be difficult. Will surprisingly cold temperatures force you to use more heating oil than you expect? Does having guests over for the holidays drive up your bills? Your monthly heating oil cost might vary this winter, but with a little math and some help from the…