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Are all heating oil companies more or less the same? In short: definitely not. While the services offered may seem similar at first glance, having a local fuel provider on your side can make all the difference when it comes to service, responsiveness, reliability, affordability, and more. Below, we’ll explore the top 5 benefits of going with a local heating oil company.
When you lose your heat on a cold winter day, it’s scary! You want to know that there is someone you can call for help, and it’s not the time to be stuck on the phone with a call center rep for a national chain. That’s why you need a heating company that has your back if anything goes wrong. As a Fredericks customer, you have access to emergency repairs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We always have a trained technician on call to answer no-heat calls, and each of our service trucks is stocked with heating system components to help get your boiler or furnace up and running.
For more than 100 years, Fredericks Fuel and Heating Service has been coming to the rescue of homeowners who lose their heat. But you can increase the odds that your system will weather the coldest winter by calling us for a heating system tune-up. And you can gain real peace of mind (and savings) by enrolling in one of our convenient service plans. We’d love to help you avoid a “next time,” when it comes to emergency heat loss.
We get the importance of being comfortable and safe throughout Sussex County, New Jersey winters because we live here too. With more than 130 years in the home heating business, we understand your home comfort needs, and we work hard every day to deliver high-tech heating and cooling with excellent service and a human touch.
Big-name wholesale suppliers of heating oil may profit from pricing hikes, but local, consumer-serving fuel providers don’t. Unlike corporate giants, our business is better when customers aren’t scrambling in a panic, worried for their family’s safety, comfort, and financial stability. We work hard to show our customers that they can trust us, year after year, to keep our prices affordable.
Fredericks Fuel and Heating Service knows what’s important to you. As the premier home heating service in Northern New Jersey, our number one priority is keeping you and your family comfortable and safe, and we have the resources and the expertise to do just that.
Contact one of our experienced professionals to learn more about how Fredericks can meet all of your heating oil needs this winter.
Nobody wants to run out of heating oil, especially not in the colder months. It’s inconvenient, a hassle, and uncomfortable, to say the least. But did you know that letting your oil tank run dry can actually harm your heating system? Fortunately, the professional energy experts at Fredericks Fuel are here for you! We can inspect your tank, perform necessary maintenance, get you all filled up and set for winter, and help make sure you never run out of heating oil again.
Same-day rush delivery has its place, and it’s an important service for families and businesses in need. But it costs more, and with a little preparation, it’s avoidable. Working with a Fredericks Fuel expert to analyze your fuel usage can help eliminate the risk of:
Letting your tank run empty is costly in more ways than just the obvious expense of having to pay for rush delivery and emergency service. Having a dry tank is actually bad for your entire heating system, since it can:
Automatic heating oil delivery takes all of the work out of ordering your fuel—no more checking the tank, no more phone calls. When you enroll in automatic delivery, we monitor your fuel use and make deliveries before there’s any chance of running out, which can be inconvenient and expensive. There is no extra charge for this service, and you will not use any more fuel than you would on will-call.
No more run-outs in the dead of winter! Become a customer today and enjoy the peace of mind that you won’t have to worry about a dry oil tank casting a chill over your holiday celebrations and or the dawning of the new year. We look forward to welcoming you as a customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale and the surrounding towns.
With the earth’s climate crisis raging and the effects becoming more and more apparent, many local governments are starting to take action. Unfortunately, eagerness to make a difference can sometimes result in hasty decision-making that ultimately doesn’t end up helping the situation. The rush to electrification in municipalities around the country is one example of well-intended efforts going awry.
Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service is one of the largest and most modern fuel oil and burner service companies serving Northern NJ. Our energy experts can help evaluate all of your fuel options. Read further to learn more about how the jump to complete electrification may not be the best move, for both the earth and your pocketbook.
It’s true that electricity emits zero pollutants when in use. Electricity doesn’t burn fossil fuels when you turn on the lights or use an appliance. Sounds great, right? We need to look at the bigger picture in order to see what type of impact electricity has on the environment in total.
The problem is that electric plants burn fossil fuels in the generation of electricity – lots of fossil fuels. The more electricity is used, the more electricity needs to be generated, and the more harmful fumes released into our atmosphere.
Total electrification simply is not the silver-bullet solution that advocates want it to be. In a good-faith effort to reduce climate change, many governments put in place burdensome mandates and unfair incentives that hurt businesses, homeowners and landlords hesitant to jump on the total electrification bandwagon. And, the sad irony of the situation is that these efforts don’t even have the intended impact of reducing carbon footprint and harmful gas emissions!
The future of oilheat is very promising, with biofuels and enhanced burner technology strengthening fuel efficiency, lowering costs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions far below those associated with electricity plants.
Another major problem with total electrification is that customers become totally dependent upon the electric grid, which can be less than reliable. Heating oil delivery brings more security, and when you enroll in automatic delivery, we monitor your fuel use and make deliveries before there’s any chance of running out, which can be inconvenient and expensive. There is no extra charge for this service, and you will not use any more fuel than you would on will-call.
If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, our energy experts can help you find a solution that makes a big impact, for both the environment, and your energy-efficiency. Here at family-owned, full-service Fredericks Fuel, we promise to stay by your side for every step forward. Contact us for an estimate today!
Oil releases are not very common, but they do take place occasionally, especially if a tank is very old or was not installed properly – despite strict EPA installation requirements. Fredericks Fuel has been safely installing aboveground storage tanks since the advent of home heating oil, and we have thousands of tank installations under our belt.
For our valued Northern New Jersey customers’ safety and peace of mind, we offer several fuel tank protection plans. Read on to learn more about how Fredericks Fuel can help protect you from the stress and expense of an unexpected oil release with our ProGuard program.
We offer oil release protection for both aboveground and underground tanks holding up to 4000 gallons, so long as you are enrolled in automatic delivery. Underground storage tanks will require testing prior to enrollment in the program, though. This helps our experts identify any potential issues before they arise, ultimately providing more protection for the customer. Abandoned tanks are not eligible.
Nobody wants to think about experiencing an oil release on their property, whether it is above ground, underground or in the basement. Our energy experts can work with you to figure out which tank protection plan is right for your situation, giving you peace of mind that showed the worst case scenario occur, your family will be protected, both financially and safety-wise.
Keeping your family warm and comfortable throughout our frigid New Jersey winters also means offering you the peace of mind that you won’t be left to fend for yourself should even a minor oil release occurs. Reach out to our fuel tank experts at family-owned Fredericks Fuel to help you assess your residential fuel tank protection needs.
Routine maintenance is the best way to keep your air conditioner running efficiently and reliably every year – but beyond a once-a-year check-up, one of the best ways to keep your central A/C running at peak efficiency is also the simplest: check your air filter once a month, and change (or clean) it when it’s dirty.
Here’s why: when an air filter clogs, it makes your air conditioner’s condenser (the outdoor unit of your central air unit) overwork to cool your home. Over time, that overwork can cause problems that include:
Air filters are inexpensive and take seconds to check and replace – so they’re a no-brainer investment of time and money for your home cooling system.
Have you changed your filters recently?
Want another way to save on your monthly energy bills? Replace your old A/C with a whisper-quiet, high-efficiency model and you can save 40 percent or more every month!
Contact us today to learn about special incentives and get a FREE, no obligation estimate!
With things are as hard to predict as they are right now, anything that adds a little certainty to our lives is a good thing.
That’s just what a budget plan from Fredericks Fuel can do.
If you pay for your heating oil deliveries as you go, you have probably gotten at least one unwelcomed surprise in your mailbox during a particularly cold stretch here in New Jersey. If you sign up for our budget plan, those unexpected billing spikes would become a thing of the past.
Here’s how it works: we’ll estimate of your annual heating oil use based on your past bills, then divide that total into 11 equal payments, with one adjustment month to either pay your balance or have a credit made to your account. That means you’ll know what you’re going to pay for your fuel every month, rather than worrying about your heating bills during the long New Jersey winter.
If you want even more peace of mind for next season’s fuel payments, combine monthly payments with our Capped Price Program. We’ll talk more about how this convenient program could save you hundreds of dollars on your seasonal heating oil bill in a future blog…stay tuned!
Our budget plan helps reduce bill-paying anxiety by letting you know exactly how much your fuel will cost well in advance of the billing date. Best of all, the service is free – there are no finance charges and no cost to enroll.
Imagine how much easier planning will be if you know how much you’ll pay for your energy bills every month. It’s possible when you enroll in a monthly budget plan from Fredericks Fuel. The enrollment period for our monthly budget plan is now open – contact us today to learn more, or to enroll as a new Fredericks Fuel customer!
For reliable heating oil delivery in north Jersey, trust the pros at Fredericks Fuel. Contact us today to learn more.
It looks like we’re finally arriving at a point where we can give our heating equipment a well-earned rest for the summer, after a long, steady climb through an extended cool spring here in New Jersey.
But before you put your heating system to bed for a few months, we suggest doing two things, if you haven’t already: schedule routine maintenance and top of your tank with heating oil.
The first of these suggestions is probably obvious – after all, just about any home comfort equipment needs a little TLC to keep it running efficiently and reliably year after year. Why now? Simple: it will help you avoid the crowds in the fall.
The bigger question is why schedule a heating oil delivery when you’re not going to use your heating system for another few months?
The answer is to help keep your tank from corroding.
As seasons change, water (condensation) forms inside your oil tank, the same way it forms on a cold glass during the summer. More water will form inside an empty tank than a full one.
That water is bad news for two reasons. The first is that water, being heavier than oil, will sink to the bottom of your tank and start the corrosion process from the inside out. That means you won’t necessarily see your tank rotting until it’s late in the game – maybe even too late.
The second is that a damp environment will encourage bacteria growth in your fuel. Over time, that bacteria will turn your heating oil into a thick sludge that will block your filter, fuel lines, and burner nozzle, eventually shutting down your heating system altogether.
As you can see, water build-up is not good for the inside of your tank (or your wallet) – and keeping oil in your tank during the offseason is an easy way to minimize it.
As a side bonus, ordering fuel now will probably help you save a few bucks, too, since heating oil prices are usually lower during the offseason.
Need to top off your heating tank this summer? We can help! Contact Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service today to schedule your heating oil delivery in NJ.
Believe it or not, summer 2021 is only about one month away, and soon you will be turning to your air conditioner for cool comfort night and day (especially this year, which experts predict will be a scorcher here in the Northeast).
But don’t touch that dial just yet! Here are 10 things you should do before you start relying on your central air conditioning this summer.
Summer is coming fast – be ready with expert air conditioning service from Fredericks Fuel. Contact us today to learn more about A/C installation and A/C maintenance in New Jersey!
If you read this blog, you probably know that routine maintenance is the key to lowering energy bills, and that about 80 percent of the most expensive home heating repairs can be avoided simply by getting a professional tune-up every year.
But did you know that a tune-up is included in our high-value Heating Oil Service Plans?
If you sign up for a Fredericks Fuel Service Plan, you’ll have fewer breakdowns to start with – and when you do have a problem, it’s usually covered at no charge or at a discounted rate. Want another reason to jump on a Plan? How about priority after-hours service? You’ll rest easy knowing that if your heating system fails on the coldest night of the year, you’ll be near the front of the line for an emergency repair.
We’ve got a range of Service Plans that will save you money and give you greater peace of mind. Here’s what we offer.
An investment in a Fredericks Heating Oil Service Plan will pay for itself now and later with lower bills and fewer costly repairs, so sign up for our of our high-value Plans today!
A heating oil furnace is a great option for your home – it can be installed in any town (no pipeline needed), your fuel is safe to use and deliver, and you will always know it can provide enough heat to withstand the most bitter New Jersey winter. Oil furnaces are built to last, too, with lifespans that can exceed 20 years with regular maintenance.
Sounds great, right – but what about efficiency?
Efficiency is indeed critical when choosing a furnace – the higher the efficiency, the lower your monthly fuel bills. So, are heating oil furnaces efficient? Let’s take a look.
One of the more important ways to measure efficiency in a furnace is AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. The AFUE number assigned to your furnace compares how much fuel your equipment consumes to how much heat it produces for your home. In an 84 AFUE unit, 84 percent of the fuel your equipment burns heats air that will make it into your living space; the remaining 16 percent of that heat is lost somewhere along the way (usually as exhaust).
Most new oil furnaces have AFUE ratings between 84 percent (the legal minimum) and 90 percent. But if your furnace is old and not well maintained, your AFUE could drop into the 60s or even lower – a big reason why the decision to upgrade your older heating equipment often pays for itself pretty quickly.
Of course, AFUE doesn’t tell the whole efficiency story. For example, natural gas furnaces can have AFUE ratings that reach the upper 90s – but gas produces fewer BTUs per gallon than heating oil when burned, so whatever benefit you get from improved efficiency is offset by gas’ lower heating power. Proper heating system installation and maintenance are also extremely important pieces of the efficiency equation.
So is an oil furnace efficient? The answer is a qualified “yes, if…” If you have your furnace installed and regularly maintained by an expert, it can stand up to any furnace available today when it comes to providing heating bank for the buck. An older or poorly maintained heating oil furnace? Not so much.
If you’re not sure how well your furnace is performing, contact us – we can do a heating system inspection and run some tests to see if you’re getting the most value for your money from your current furnace, or if a high-efficiency replacement might be a better bet in the long run.
Need service to help your oil furnace run at peak efficiency – or a heating oil delivery in NJ to top off your tank? We can help. Contact the heating pros at Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service today to learn more about heating oil equipment service and installation in New Jersey!