If you rely on home heating oil for your home, maintaining your tank is a necessity. Properly servicing and caring for your tank helps ensure comfort, protects sludge from developing in your tank, and helps you save money on fuel oil prices by allowing your furnace to use the oil or kerosene more efficiently.

Fuel oil tank maintenance should be done even during the warm weather season to prevent breakdowns and expensive repairs. Continue reading below as the staff from Monroe Oil Company in Rochester, NY, offers their tank maintenance tips. 

3 Maintenance Tips for Protecting Your Tank & Saving on Fuel Oil Prices

1. Secure Your Tanks

When it comes to tank maintenance, you want to protect your heating oil from the elements while also keeping your environment safe from contamination. One of the easiest ways to do so is by ensuring your tank is securely closed. This will prevent air and debris from entering your tank and forming sludge, while also ensuring your tank will not leak or spill, potentially impacting your soil or water supply.

2. Keep Your Tank Filled

Have your tanks filled, even during the warm-weather months when you are not using your tank. Not only will fuel oil prices be lower during the spring and summer, but a full tank also prevents condensation from forming. Without condensation, there is less of a risk of your tank collecting debris and developing sludge.

3. Schedule Service During the Off-Season

Schedule a maintenance session with a professional technician at the end of the winter and before the autumn begins. This is the off-season for most fuel oil companies, and technicians will be able to spend more time thoroughly assessing your tanks. Your technician will be able to inform you of any issues and replace your tank if needed, helping ensure quality heating during the colder months.

For more fuel tank maintenance tips or to schedule an inspection, contact Monroe Oil Company by calling (585) 244-4080. For more information on fuel oil prices or to arrange for fuel delivery, visit the Monroe Oil Company website today.