When you heat your commercial or home furnace with oil or propane, it's crucial to keep the tank filled so you don't suddenly run out during the coldest week of the year. However, It can be tricky to set up an effective delivery schedule. Here are some suggestions to help you schedule regular oil or propane delivery service so you don't run out or have to worry about the dangers of low tank levels.

How to Set Up an Oil or Propane Delivery Service Schedule

Fill Up in Summer

Oil or propane levels are probably the last thing on your mind during hot weather. However, many delivery services offer significant price discounts in the summer when demand is low. By filling up the tank in summer, you can save money on heating costs and ready your business or home furnace for dropping temperatures in fall.

Examine Previous Year's Usage

Pull out last year's invoices for oil and propane delivery service, including any emergency deliveries. If you do not have last year's receipts, your delivery service may have them on record. If not, ask them if they can provide an average usage amount by person per year for homes or businesses in your area. From this, you should be able to calculate how much you'll need for the year.

Break Usage Down By Season

As best as you can, assess how much heating oil or propane you burn each season. Summer will, in all likelihood, require little or none, while winter will consume the vast majority — about 60% of the year's requirement. This leaves about 20% each for spring and fall. Once you have an estimate for each season and a full top-off during summer, you can schedule oil or propane delivery service throughout the rest of the year as needed to maintain adequate levels.

By following these steps, you should be able to schedule oil or propane delivery service regularly enough that you never run out or need to pay an emergency premium. For dependable service and high-quality fuel, contact Best Oil in Waterbury, CT. They are family-owned, and they've been serving New Haven County since 1936. They carry heating oil, propane, diesel, and natural gas, and also handle home furnace and air conditioning maintenance and repairs. Visit their website to message them online, or call (203) 574-4050 to schedule delivery.