Inside Oil Fired Heating Systems and How They Work

How Oil Fired Heating Systems Work

Airplanes, common-core math and snow on the first day of spring. These things and more are on the list of things most people pretend to understand but really don’t. And we’ll go ahead and add oil fired heating systems to that list, too. Most of us don’t really think about the inner workings of our…

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What Is a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating?

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating | Air Conditioners

Air conditioners adhere to a standard of efficiency rating called the seasonal energy efficiency rating (or ratio) to determine the performance of the equipment. Governed by U.S. law, the SEER is defined as the total cooling output (in Btu) provided by the unit during its normal annual usage period divided by its total energy input…

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Top Reasons to Choose Point Bay, Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning Company

Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Point Bay

Looking for the best Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning Company? Look no further! Founded in 1906, we have been (and always will be) a family owned and operated business. Our staff of courteous professionals provides reliable and dependable service to all Monmouth and Ocean county residential and commercial customers. With around the clock service,…

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Heating Oil Leak Protection with Oil Tank Insurance

Oil Tank Insurance

For first time homebuyers, oil tank insurance may not appear to be at the top of the list. However, it’s something that one should highly consider if there is an oil tank on the property. Because many home heating oil tanks are often stored and buried underground, many homeowners are unable to detect the early…

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Figuring Out the Best Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter Months

Energy Efficient Ceiling Fans

The power of social media has been able to graciously connect people from all around the world and with this connection, inevitably comes mass debates. One debate that has been boggling the Internet is the best ceiling fan direction in winter months to conserve precious energy and keep us comfortable. Normal Directions Of A Ceiling…

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Using Alternative Fuels for Your Business

Using Alternative Fuel Sources

Businesses who use alternative fuels tend to have a positive public image amongst their competition. The more sustainable a company makes their operations, the more their effort will impact public response. The push towards alternative sources has become more focused in the last decade, and the result has been a plethora of viable alternative energy…

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Bioheat Fuel: The Evolution of Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biofuels became a major focus for oil suppliers around the last two decades of the twentieth century in their search for renewable energy sources. Through a series of bold and innovative research programs, the industrial sector managed to pinpoint a fuel that could be used responsibly and renewably without the worry of excessive pollution. Bioheat…

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Home Oil Degree Day Calculation

Find Your Home Oil Usage By Calculating Degree Day

Home oil automatic delivery is based on a calculation that takes into account two pieces of information: the heating degree day (HDD) and the K-factor that uses the degree day value to determine when delivery for a particular household is needed again. Understanding the HDD calculations allows you to determine how an oil delivery company…

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Heating Oil Tank Safety Inspection for the Winter

Heating Oil Tank Safety Inspection for the Winter

A heating oil tank safety inspection is done in order to ensure that there will be no imminent ruptures in the tank or supply mechanism to the house – especially during the winter. This translates into a secure, uninterrupted flow of heating oil in times when it’s needed most. Ensuring the safety of an oil…

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