Many households rely on heating oil to warm their homes during the winter. To ensure your house stays cozy during the coldest months of the year, you’ll need regular fuel deliveries, which means your home and its oil tank must be accessible. Here are a few ways to prepare for heating oil deliveries, as well as several benefits that come with keeping a full oil tank throughout the season.

How Do You Prepare for an Oil Delivery?

The first step in fuel delivery preparation is clearing a path to the tank on your property. This means raking up fallen leaves around the fill pipe and shoveling away snow. Snow can make houses look similar to each other and confuse delivery drivers and will also make driveways and walkways slippery. Make sure your address number is visible from the street so that the people delivering the heating oil know where to go. You should also put a distinguishing mark on the fill pipe to direct the workers to the appropriate oil tank. 

What Are the Benefits of Keeping a Full Oil Tank?

In addition to having fuel and warmth when it’s cold, keeping your heating oil tank at least half full at all times maintains your heating system. For instance, the more oil that remains in the tank, the less condensation will form inside. Excessive moisture causes bacteria growth, which creates sediment that could clog the burner nozzle or the fuel lines, reducing your heating system’s efficiency. Water also has a higher density than oil, so it will settle to the bottom of the tank and cause premature rusting. Regular oil deliveries will ensure you have readily available fuel and keep your tank in optimal condition.

This winter, make sure your home has the heating oil you need by contacting the team at Bradigan’s Incorporated in Kittanning, PA. Serving clients throughout southwestern Pennsylvania since 1952, this company offers a variety of services, including fuel deliveries, petroleum hauling, and reliable HVAC repairs and installations. To request service, call (724) 548-7654 to speak with a helpful staff member today. You can also visit them online to learn more about their services.