When your heating system stops working, or you’re looking for a system upgrade, it helps to know the proper name of the parts. While your HVAC repair company may not expect you to know the name of the specific burner or motor component that stopped working, it would help if you knew the difference between your compressor and your blower. So we’re here to help explain some key home heating system components and clarify what the parts do. [Read more…]

As it can happen with products that have similar qualities, the terms “heating oil,” “petroleum,” and “gasoline” are interchanged and misused. For the uninformed, a simple mix-up when speaking can create confusion but a mix-up when researching or using the products can be quite costly. This article will help clarify any confusion by defining these terms and explaining their particular applications. [Read more…]

Oil heat is ubiquitous in the US Northeast, with 82% of households using oil as their primary energy source, which amounts to 5.5 million residents. In addition to the residential use, 35% of commercial fuel oil use is also in the Northeast. But outside of the Northeast, other forms of energy are dominant, including solar and electric. Why is there such a concentration of oil heat in the Northeast?  [Read more…]