How Do I Order Heating Oil?

Everything to know about filling your home oil tank — minus the stress!

If you’ve recently moved into an oil-heated home in Westhampton or elsewhere on Long Island’s North Fork or East End, you might be wondering how and when to order heating fuel. It can initially feel daunting to figure out how to maintain your heating oil supply, especially if you’ve never relied on oil heat before. Luckily, when you work with a trusted local provider like Burt’s Reliable, the process is straightforward and stress-free.

Why choose heating oil? For starters, it provides powerful, long-lasting warmth, which is ideal for Suffolk County’s cold winters. It also gives you a safe, dedicated heating fuel supply that’s stored right on your property. Here’s everything you need to know about managing your heating oil and ensuring your home stays cozy year-round.

Checking Your Heating Oil Tank Levels

Your heating oil tank is likely located in your basement, garage or an outdoor enclosure. On top of the tank, you’ll find a gauge with markings like F (Full), ¾, ½ and ¼, much like a car’s fuel gauge. A colored float inside the gauge shows how much oil is in your tank.

To ensure you have enough fuel, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with your oil tank capacity. For instance, a standard 275-gallon tank reading ½ means you have about 138 gallons of fuel inside.

Arranging Your Heating Oil Delivery

Once you’ve checked your levels and determined you need more heating oil, ordering is simple with Burt’s Reliable. Many homeowners opt for our free automatic delivery service, which eliminates the need to monitor their tank or call for refills. Using advanced computer systems, we track your fuel usage based on your household’s consumption history and prevailing weather conditions. We proactively schedule deliveries to ensure you never run low on oil, saving you time and worry.

Preparing for Your Heating Oil Delivery

For a seamless heating oil delivery experience, here are a few tips:

• Make your home easy to locate: Ensure your house number is visible. Turn on outdoor lights if it’s dark.
• Provide access to your tank or fill pipe: Unlock gates or fences and clear any obstacles along the path.
• Prepare for winter deliveries: During snowy months, shovel and de-ice your driveway and clear a path to your tank.

The Best Time to Order Heating Oil

Timing your heating oil purchases can have a big impact on your costs. The summer months and off-peak seasons (late spring and early fall) are historically the best times to buy heating oil. Since demand drops during milder weather, prices are often lower. Additionally, keeping your tank at least half full during the warmer months helps prevent condensation from forming inside the tank, which can lead to corrosion over time.

Avoid waiting for your tank to run too low during peak heating season. Not only do prices typically rise in the winter, but unexpected storms or supplier backlogs could result in delivery delays.

Get Top-Tier Heating Oil Delivery from Burt’s Reliable

For over a century, Burt’s Reliable has been the go-to heating oil provider for families in Greenport, Riverhead, Shoreham and surrounding Suffolk County communities. Here’s why homeowners love working with us:

• No-fee automatic delivery: You never need to worry about scheduling refills.
• Predictable budget plans: Manage your winter expenses with steady monthly payments.
• Cleaner Bioheat® fuel: Burns more cleanly and efficiently while qualifying for New York State tax credits.
• Reliable service: With the largest fuel storage facility in the region, we guarantee dependable delivery even during high demand.

Whether you’re a first-time heating oil user or a longtime customer, Burt’s Reliable is committed to ensuring your home stays warm and safe. Avoid the hassle of monitoring your tank or planning last-minute deliveries.

Contact Burt’s Reliable today to enjoy worry-free heating oil service all year long!