Keeping your home warm and toasty through the frigid winter requires a reliable fuel delivery service, but even the most dependable delivery can be delayed by snowy obstacles. You can’t control Mother Nature, but you can help pave the way for your fuel delivery by maintaining good snow shoveling and removal practices.

The skilled fuel delivery employees who keep your home’s supply of heating oil topped off all winter long can manage in a wide variety of conditions. Battling slippery surfaces or feet of snow all while carrying a heavy fuel hose, however, makes the job much more difficult! By doing your part to clear a path whenever possible, you can help make a fuel delivery person’s day much easier.

If you’re expecting a fuel delivery and the winter weather has whipped up snowy conditions, it’s best if you try to clear a path from the driveway or road to your home’s fill pipe or tank. Removing the snow and laying down some rock salt or ice melt will help the delivery person fuel up more efficiently without worrying about slips or falls. If you’re heading out of town on a vacation—maybe to a warm getaway destination—take a bit of time to arrange for the path to be shoveled and salted by a neighbor or another acquaintance.

Clearing a path for your fuel delivery service doesn’t just make the job easier and less precarious; it also helps keep you safe. Heavy snowfall can lead to covered vents. With these areas blocked, carbon monoxide can backup into your home, which is extremely dangerous and even life-threatening. Clear all vents while shoveling and, for extra measure, remove any snow that may have accumulated on top of your tank or fill pipe.

Ike’s Fuel has proudly provided fuel delivery services to the Juneau, AK, region for nearly 50 years. With reliable deliveries and affordable pricing, you can be sure your home will remain warm all year long. For more information, call (907) 364-3420 or visit the website today.