Summer is finally here—the sun is shining, warm breezes are blowing, and the need for heating oil has drastically subsided. However, before you put it completely out of your mind, it pays to check your heating oil tank for condensation. Monroe Oil Company of Rochester, NY, can speak firsthand about how harmful this accumulation can be. They strongly encourage clients to take preventative steps and eliminate any possibility of a system failure come winter.

Condensation most often occurs when there’s empty space at the top of the tank. This happens when you only use half of your heating oil supply during the winter or you haven’t had the time to schedule a fuel delivery. Whatever the case may be, the additional surface area inside the tank allows moisture to condense and droplets to accumulate. The heavier the droplets get, the more likely they are to fall off the side of the wall and collect at the bottom of the tank.

This is only an issue because water contains micro-organisms. It’s these tiny organisms that cause sediment to form, jeopardizing the condition of your heating oil tank. The more water that gathers at the base of the tank, the more likely you will be to encounter clogged fuel lines or a system failure. Plus, the longer it’s left unaddressed, the sediment will eat away at the metal and create rust around the bottom edge of the container, which could lead to leaks.

The best way to prevent this damage is to schedule a fuel delivery with Monroe Oil Company as soon as possible. Keeping the heating oil tank filled during the warmer months will reduce the surface area that’s exposed as well as any potential condensation. To set up your next delivery, call (585) 244-4080. You can also visit the website for more information on this home heating oil company.