You probably don’t do a lot of thinking about heating oil once the calendar flips to June here in Maryland – but if your tank is sitting empty waiting for an early fall fill-up, you should be.
Most customers (you, probably) buy heating oil several times a year, usually in large amounts; the oil is then stored until it’s ready to be used. But how long can heating oil stay “fresh” for, and what are the consequences of burning it after it has sat in your tank for too long?
Knowing how to read your tank gauge is important – but don’t worry, it is a pretty easy thing to do. If you’ve never done it before, it’s a good idea to learn how to do it now, before you’re left with a heating oil run-out during the next cold snap.
Americans have been using oil to warm their homes since the first forced air furnaces fired up in the 1930s – yet it remains one of the most misunderstood sources of home energy to this day.
Thinking about leaving the Old Line State for a little warm-weather getaway in the coming weeks? Excellent! Just make sure you do these six things to avoid unnecessary winter “surprises” when you get back:
Brrrrrr…The New Year has arrived and brought in winter with a bang! Yet, our trucks and crews have been on the road every day keeping families like yours warm and safe.
Ask many people about propane and they’ll immediately think about the white tank under their barbecue grill. But there’s much more to propane than a good cookout.
Paying to keep your family safe and warm through the cold Maryland winter can be a challenge if you have recently lost a job or if money is tight at home.
Fall is coming to Maryland – which means it’s time for cooler weather and the heating bills that come with it.
A little predictability goes a long way in today’s ever-changing world, especially when it comes to your monthly bills – and with Q-Dog’s Budget Plan, predictability is just what you’ll get.
