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Nov

6 Misconceptions About Heating Oil Tanks Explained

6 Misconceptions About Heating Oil Tanks Even though heating oil has been used as a heat source for centuries, few homeowners understand this liquid. It’s far too easy to believe some of the common myths about heating oil tanks floating around. Today, we’re debunking these myths so you can feel confident heating your home with […]

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Sep

How Do I Know It’s Time to Clean My Oil Tank?

How to Tell if It’s Time to Clean Your Oil Tank Keeping your home warm throughout the year requires keeping an eye on the multiple moving parts of your heating system. It’s a complex system that requires each part of the system to work together to provide your home with the heat your family needs […]

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Jul

Do You Need to Consider Soil Remediation?

Should You Consider Soil Remediation for Your Property? Buried oil tanks can be hazardous, and leaks can happen. In these instances, pollution and hazardous materials can seep into the surrounding soil. If you’re responsible for removing industrial materials such as an underground oil tank from a site, you must know how to assess and tackle […]

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Apr

What Is an Oil Tank Emergency?

What Is an Oil Tank Emergency? Oil tanks store the fuel needed to power residential and commercial heaters. While heating with oil is generally safe and effective, normal wear and tear can lead to failure of the tank, and an emergency replacement may be necessary. If your heating system runs on oil, here are some […]

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Apr

5 Signs Your Oil Tank Needs to Be Replaced

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Oil Tank Your oil tank supplies the fuel your heater needs to heat your home and keep you and your loved ones comfortable. So when an oil tank fails, you’ll be left with a frigid and uncomfortable living space with no way to supply your heater with heating […]

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Apr

Diagnosing Tank Repairs Before It’s Too Late

How to Diagnose Major Tank Issues Before It’s Too Late Steel heating oil storage tanks that have been buried for at least 15 years are at more risk of causing costly oil leaks and environmental damage. Here are some signs to help you diagnose buried tank leaks in your property:

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Apr

Should You Buy a House With a Buried Fuel Tank?

Should You Buy a House With a Buried Fuel Tank? Buying a house with an abandoned and leaking buried oil tank can expose you to several health hazards. In addition, oil tank decommissioning and clean-up are expensive, and you need to practice due diligence when buying a property with an oil tank.

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