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What Makes Natural Heating Oil (Bioheat®) Different Than “Regular” Heating Oil?

If you use heating oil to heat your Eastern LI home, you’ve probably at least heard of Bioheat.® But how much do you really know about this revolutionary energy source, and how is it different than conventional “No.2” home heating oil?

Modern Aboveground Oil Tanks: What You Should Know

If you own a Long Island home that was built in or before 1990 that still has its original heating oil tank, chances are it’s overdue for a replacement.

Boilers Vs. Furnaces: What’s The Difference?

If you ask many people what kind of home heating equipment they have, they’ll say “a furnace,” not realizing that what they actually have is a boiler.

Is It Time To Replace My Oil Furnace?

A properly installed heating oil furnace will last 15 years or more if it is professionally maintained.

Limited Time Offer: Get A FREE Gremlin Tank Monitor Installation From Burt’s!

Automatic heating oil delivery is a great way to take the worry of managing your supply of fuel, which can help you prevent costly and potentially even dangerous runouts.

Tips For Automatic Heating Oil Delivery Customers

Please Keep Us in the Loop! One of the most important pieces of equipment for keeping your family safe and warm this fall and winter isn’t a heating appliance at all – it’s your phone. If you’re an automatic heating oil delivery customer, you could be undermining one of the best benefits of the service […]

A Fall Plumbing To-Do List For Your Home

Summer 2020 is nearing its end – and once it gives way to fall (or preferably before then), your attention will probably turn to your home heating system for the maintenance you need before the cool weather arrives.

Buying Diesel Fuel For Your Farm Or Business

Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of many Long Island farms and other commercial East End and North Fork businesses. But what’s the best way to buy it?

Heating Oil Vs. Kerosene: What’s The Difference?

Many people in Long Island choose to stay warm with heating oil because it’s reliable and safe – so safe, in fact, that heating oil won’t burn in liquid form.

Are Smart Thermostats A Worthwhile Investment?

A programmable thermostat can be one of the better bang-for-the-buck investments for improving efficiency in your Long Island home, no matter what kind of heating or cooling system you have.