Oil Heat
Choosing Environmentally Friendly Home Heating Oil
Protecting the environment is a priority for many New Jersey residents. When it comes to home comfort, you shouldn’t have to choose between making eco-friendly choices and heating your home. Thankfully, you don’t have to. Today’s environmentally friendly home heating oil is biodegradable and 95% cleaner than in 1970. As a local heating company you…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays? Stress-Free Automatic Home Heating Oil Delivery
Traveling for the holidays? You and 48.7 million others. More people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving since 2007. Thanks to a boost in consumer confidence, that’s one million more traveling than last year, in fact. No doubt, a lot of people will be on the road; traveling can be stressful. Let us take one…
Read MoreNew to Oil Heat in New Jersey? Here’s What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
If you’re moving to a new home that uses oil heat in New Jersey, or perhaps this upcoming season will be your first winter using your tank, you may have some questions about how it works and how you should maintain it. The Point Bay Fuel team of professional heating service technicians have put together some…
Read MoreWill the NJ Gas Tax Affect Home Heating Oil?
You’ve probably noticed that the state of New Jersey has recently hiked the taxes on the gas pump. It is the first time in more than 26 years that we’re seeing the gas tax in NJ go up. The next change could happen in less than two months. The state tax increase (known as the Petroleum…
Read MoreTrends in Oil Prices in NJ for Winter 2016
The National Weather Service is observing ocean and atmospheric conditions that reflect “enso-neutral” conditions this season. If these conditions continue, many are predicting above-normal temperatures across the U.S. this winter. That could mean another season of using less heating oil than average – which is great for your pocket! As a bonus, experts are predicting…
Read MoreDo You Have an Above Ground Oil Tank? Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you have a home with an above ground oil tank? We understand that you may have some questions about location options and maintenance needs. But not to worry, Point Bay has been keeping families warm all winter long in Ocean and Monmouth counties since 1906. We’re here to provide you with the best information…
Read MoreDoes it really burn hotter? Get the Facts on Home Oil Heat
Home oil heat is used by many Americans to heat their homes; it is a cost-effective, efficient, clean and safe fuel that has been used for years to keep families warm all winter long. Of the 111 million households in the United States, approximately 8 million use oil heat for the home as their main…
Read MoreFill Your Oil Tank in the Fall and Other Autumn To-Dos
As we begin to welcome in the change of seasons and the vibrant colors of fall, it’s also a good time to start checking off your “Fall To-Do” list and begin preparing your home for winter. Autumn temperatures are fairly mild in New Jersey, making it a beautiful time to be outside with the family…oh…
Read MoreFall is the Perfect Time to Schedule Your Heating System Tune-Up
We’re sure you’ve been diligently keeping your furnace dust-free over the summer, right? Right? Since there’s a chance you’ve tuned out furnace maintenance these past few months, it’s probably full of dust. So, before you fire up that dusty HVAC for the first time this season, it probably a good time to schedule a fall…
Read MoreFive Reasons Why Oil Heat Is Right for You
The right oil heat company can prove to be a very valuable asset when it comes to achieving quality heat in any building. While there are a number of different types of heating, the best results are those which are affordable, energy-efficient, and safe. There are numerous cases to be made for any given type…
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