As winter approaches, homeowners often spend time raking leaves and putting up decorations around their home’s exterior. Additionally, it’s important to pay attention to your heating oil tank, as the whole family will rely on it for comfort in the coming months. To avoid a frigid home or an emergency service call, use the following three tips to prepare the tank for winter.

3 Tips for Getting Your Heating Oil Tank Ready for Winter

1. Perform a Visual Inspection

Head over to the oil tank(s) in your basement, backyard, or along the side of your house, and inspect the surface for signs of damage, such as rust, warping, or cracks. Also, check the caps and filling points, as well as the tank base and connecting pipes. If any areas seem loose, swollen, or cracked, the plummeting temperatures could exacerbate these issues, allowing the oil to leak out or water to seep into the reservoir, rendering the supply useless.

2. Consider Plants

If there are trees or shrubs growing around your oil tank, prune or trim them so they don’t impede access during deliveries and fillings. Overgrown plants could conceal tank damage, so visually inspect it after you trim them back. In addition to stray boughs, your plants may be shedding leaves and other debris around the tank. Remove these so they don’t infiltrate the reservoir or clog the openings.

3. Check Oil Levels

Finally, gauge your tank level to find out whether or not you have enough heating oil. Even if you’re not using your supply at a rapid rate, you don’t want to have an empty take during the holidays. Since deliveries can be harder to schedule in the middle of winter, take care of that now so your family never has to be uncomfortable in the coming months. By scheduling in advance, you’ll also enjoy lower fuel prices.

If your oil tank needs a refill or pre-winter maintenance, turn to Bradigan's Incorporated in Armstrong County, PA. They provide reliable heating oil delivery services, and they’ve been in business since 1952. They also offer other fuel types, such as kerosene, diesel, and gasoline. To learn more about their products and services, visit the website. Call (724) 548-7654 to schedule a heating oil delivery.