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Choosing the system that’s right for you

central air service Oak Ridge, NJ Fredericks Fuel was around when heating oil and central air conditioning came into widespread use. Over the years we have installed hundreds of systems. Whether you are looking to replace your old, inefficient central A/C system, or you need a whole new install, we can help you choose a system that will provide maximum comfort and energy efficiency.

We have installed many of the most popular brands, and our installation team is the best in the area. Once you have decided to hire us, we will plan out your system for maximum performance, and our installation team will take utmost care in your home to cause as little disruption as possible. Once we are done, you can be confident that your new central air conditioning system will provide cool comfort for many years to come. Read on to learn more about how central air works and when to start thinking about a central air upgrade.

Central air 101

Central air conditioners work by cooling down warm air to achieve a desired level of comfort indoors. Once the air is cooled – typically by refrigerant – it is distributed throughout the home or building using a ductwork system – often the same ductwork that a furnace heater uses to distribute warm air in the colder months. Because the air conditioner and furnace use the same centralized ductwork system, the AC is often referred to as “central air.”

When should you upgrade your central air?

Trust Fredericks Fuel for your North Jersey AC needs!

Our equipment experts can help you choose the central air system that makes the most sense for you and your budget. At Fredericks Fuel, we offer the highest quality central air systems in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale and the surrounding towns – with expert installation. Plus, no matter which system you select, you can depend on Fredericks Fuel to install it professionally for years of trouble-free use. We look forward to welcoming you as a new customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service!

Summer in Northern NJ can be brutal—so why suffer? Contact the A/C experts at Fredericks Fuel today.

Diesel fuel can help your business succeed

diesel delivery new jersey Do you know the difference between on-road and off-road fueling, and what it can do for your business? In addition to heating oil, Fredericks Fuel provides both types of fuel for our commercial customers including farms, landscapers, builders, excavators, pavers, movers, waste haulers, truckers, foodservice, courier and delivery industries, and more. To learn more about this convenient service – and about diesel fuel in general – read on. Whatever your industry, we can deliver gasoline, on- or off-road diesel to your North Jersey job site in a way that works best for you!

On-road vs. Off-road: What’s the difference?

Trust Fredericks Fuel as your diesel fuel supplier

Whatever type of vehicles and fuel your business uses, we’ve got you covered. In other words, attention truckers and heavy equipment operators: Fredericks Fuel has your diesel fuel. Visit our Wantage plant for on- or off-road diesel or contact us to schedule a fuel delivery. With plentiful on-site storage, Fredericks Fuel offers competitive pricing and a dependable supply of both on- and off-road diesel fuel.

For your convenience, Fredericks Fuel offers both on- and off-road diesel fuel for all of your transportation, equipment and heating needs. If you are located in Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage or anywhere in Northern NJ, contact us today to learn why Fredericks Fuel should be your diesel fuel supplier.

Is your heating problem an emergency?

no heat emergency new jersey Do you know how to tell whether your heat loss is a true emergency, or if there might be an easy, quick fix you can take care of yourself? As your local, family-owned NJ home heating service for more than 130 years, Fredericks Fuel and Heating Service knows what’s important to you. You don’t want to risk going without heat for long in the dead of a New Jersey winter, but at the same time, you don’t want to jump the gun on calling emergency services if there’s a simple solution.

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, so contact us whenever you need assistance. Read on to learn about how we can help, and when you know you need to call in the experts.

[h3] Troubleshoot checklist for before calling

Troubleshooting can be specific to the type of heating system you have, such as whether it is a furnace, boiler, etc. and what type of fuel source it uses – electricity, gas, or heating oil. Below are some general tips to try before bringing in the professionals.

Still no heat? Call us now for 24-hour emergency repair service

Of course, we understand that it’s scary to lose your heat on a cold winter day! That’s why you need a heating company that has your back if anything goes wrong. If your troubleshooting doesn’t solve the problem, you know it’s now time to call in the professionals. And 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.

Protect your system and prevent emergencies with regular maintenance

When the unexpected happens, we are always here for you. But it’s good to know 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.

Emergency heating repair and heating system tune-ups you can trust

Whether you have an emergency or want to prevent one, we’ll be by your side. If you lose your heat on a cold winter day in Northern NJ, you want to know that there is someone you can call for help. For more than 100 years, Fredericks Fuel and Heating Service has been coming to the rescue of homeowners who lose their heat. And with even more years – 130 years, actually – in the home heating business, we understand your home comfort needs.

We work hard every day to deliver high-tech heating and cooling with excellent service and a human touch. Contact us today!

Diesel fuel FAQs

diesel fuel supplier new jersey Do you know the basics about diesel fuel and what it can do for your business? In addition to heating oil, Fredericks Fuel provides gasoline and on-road diesel for our commercial customers including farms, landscapers, builders, excavators, pavers, movers, waste haulers, truckers, foodservice, courier and delivery industries, and more. To learn more about this convenient service – and about diesel fuel in general – read on, then reach out to one of our fuel experts with any questions you may have.

All about diesel fuel

What to look for in a diesel fuel provider

Whatever your industry, we can deliver gasoline, on- or off-road diesel to your North Jersey job site in a way that works best for you!

Make Fredericks Fuel your diesel fuel supplier

Attention truckers and heavy equipment operators: Fredericks Fuel has your diesel fuel. Visit our Wantage plant for on- or off-road diesel or contact us to schedule a fuel delivery. With plentiful on-site storage, Fredericks Fuel offers competitive pricing and a dependable supply of both on- and off-road diesel fuel.

For your convenience, Fredericks Fuel offers both on- and off-road diesel fuel for all of your transportation, equipment and heating needs. If you are located in Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage or anywhere in Northern NJ, contact us today to learn why Fredericks Fuel should be your diesel fuel supplier.

Which type of water heater is best for you?

water heaters new jersey Water heaters can sometimes be “out of sight, out of mind.” You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your water heater, unless it’s giving you trouble. Unfortunately, this type of equipment doesn’t last forever and if your appliance is more than a decade old, it may be time to begin thinking about upgrading.

There are several types of water heaters on the market today, and that can be overwhelming for homeowners looking to upgrade their water heating systems. Read on to learn more about the water heater options available nowadays, and which appliance might best fit the needs of your household.

Tank vs. tankless water heaters: What’s the difference?

One of the biggest changes in the water heating industry in the last decade is the availability of new technologies that make getting on-demand hot water easier and more efficient than ever! Both conventional storage tank style water heaters and tankless water heaters can make good sense for typical homeowners, depending on their priorities.

Expert water heating installation by Fredericks Fuel

In addition to tank water heaters by Bock and Peerless Indirect, we install high-efficiency tankless water heaters. Traditional tank water heaters make for an easy switch out from your old water heater. A new tankless model can provide virtually unlimited hot water and generally lower water heating costs.

Quality water heating is essential to home comfort

Our equipment experts can help you choose the water heater that makes the most sense for you. At Fredericks Fuel, we offer the highest quality water heaters in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale, and the surrounding towns – with expert installation.

No matter which kind of water heater you select, you can depend on Fredericks Fuel to install it professionally for years of trouble-free use. We look forward to welcoming you as a new customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service!

What Is Heating Oil?

Is modern heating oil right for you?

heating oil new jersey How is modern heating oil different from traditional fuels? Heating oil has evolved and changed a lot over the last few generations, so it makes sense if you are not quite sure what today’s heating oil even actually is, despite the fact that heating oil has proven to be an efficient, reliable heating fuel for homes and businesses in northern NJ for many decades. Read on to learn more about how heating oil can help you enjoy peace of mind and affordable comfort – with the help of Fredericks Fuel!

Heating oil FAQs: What IS heating oil, anyways?

Here are some of the most common heating oil questions we hear. If you have a different question, please reach out and one of our fuel experts will be happy to help you.

What to look for in a heating oil provider

Just as important as which heating fuel you choose; is the company you choose to deliver it. At Fredericks Fuel, we are proud of our:

Expert heating oil delivery and equipment service

Fredericks Fuel is much more than a heating fuel company; we are your full-service family-owned heating company, ready to respond to all of your home comfort needs with caring, expert customer service. Most of our customers were referred to us by other customers, which is the highest compliment that a business can receive.

If you are looking for a dependable heating oil company in Vernon and Sparta, NJ, and throughout Sussex County, please contact Fredericks Fuel today.

Aboveground tank service you can trust

heating oil tanks new jerseyAs the weather starts to cool down, it’s a great time to check up on your heating oil tank – before you really need to put it to good use for the season. If you’re seeing any signs of wear and tear on your fuel tank or you have an older system, it may be time to consider an upgrade.

But, what factors should you consider when deciding what style and size of heating oil tank is right for your home? Read on to learn more about how the experts at Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service can help you determine what works best for you.

What size tank do you need?

Heating oil tanks come in a variety of sizes, and these days, you have more options than ever. While that can be overwhelming, we’re here to help you make sense of what’s available.

Factors influencing tank size needs

Factors to consider alongside tank size

Whatever tank size you select, it’s important to also consider whether your chosen fuel company offers:

Fredericks wants to be your home comfort company

To learn more about aboveground tanks, contact us today, and one of our equipment specialists will promptly respond. We look forward to welcoming you as a customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service!

A variety of delivery options to meet your fuel needs

heating oil delivery new jerseyAs our longtime customers will tell you, when you are a Fredericks Fuel customer, you can rest assured that we are here for you with dependable service and programs to make things easier. No matter what type of fuel delivery service works best for you, we are ready to respond to all of your home comfort needs with caring, expert customer service. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of the delivery options we offer.

Automatic delivery gives ultimate convenience

We encourage our heating oil customers to arrange for automatic delivery, since it offers many PROS, including:

Our automatic delivery customers don’t typically report CONS associated with their fuel delivery, but it is important to note that automatic delivery requires:

Reach out to us today to learn about convenient automatic delivery.

Will-call delivery lets you take control

If you prefer, you can also keep track of your fuel usage on your own, by checking your oil tank fuel gauge yourself and calling us before your oil tank gets too low. We call this method will-call delivery, which means that you call us when you need a fuel delivery. When you are on will-call, it is important to call us 48 hours in advance so you don’t run out of fuel.

The PROS associated with this method of fuel delivery are that:

There are also some CONS associated with this method, such as:

Contact us today if you are in need of a fuel delivery.

Trust Fredericks Fuel as your dependable heating fuel resource

Fredericks Fuel is much more than a heating fuel company; we are your full-service family-owned heating company, serving West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale and surrounding towns.

We are proud of our excellent reputation for safe, professional fuel delivery and personal, friendly service. Most of our customers were referred to us by other customers, which is the highest compliment that a business can receive.

Whatever your fuel delivery needs are, we look forward to welcoming you as a customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service!

This is the year to go on a monthly payment plan!

home fuel prices new jerseyAs we all know by now, fuel prices rise and fall. Lately, heating oil, gasoline and other products derived from crude oil have been skyrocketing on the global market. These higher fuel prices are a burden for us all, but with Fredericks Fuel, you never need to worry about run-outs and delays – and we have several payment options available to our customers.

If you worry about rising prices, then our capped price program plan may be for you. This plan caps your next winter’s delivery price at $3.09 a gallon. Or, you may benefit from our monthly budget plan, which spreads payments over 11 months to make sure there are no surprises on your bill.

Below, read about how Fredericks can be by your side, helping you cope with the fuel price fluctuations.

What’s causing fuel price spikes?

When Russia invaded Ukraine, crude oil prices began to soar to over $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly a decade. This global conflict further compounds existing supply shortages and inflation. Fuel providers don’t profit from price hikes; we actually end up losing out when customers are forced to cut back on their fuel usage. This is one reason why it’s important to us to help make your budgeting easier and more straightforward.

Get a handle on home fuel costs with our monthly budget plan

If fuel price spikes are getting to you, or you’ve had enough of big payments over the holidays, take advantage of a monthly budget plan, which keeps your payments manageable all year long. Even when fuel prices are low, the cost to heat your home can quickly add up, especially in the winter. Our monthly budget payment plan offers relief by allowing you to pay the same amount each month.

Here’s how it works: We’ll estimate your annual heating bill and spread the cost over eleven months. At the end of the oil heating season, if you have used more fuel than the amount we have estimated, you’ll pay the difference. If you have used less fuel than estimated, we will send you a check for the difference.

Stick it to fuel price spikes with our capped price program

Why pay more than necessary for your heating oil when you can lock in a fair rate now?

Here is how it works: Let’s say you pay for your heating oil now at $3.34 a gallon with your credit or debit card. This is the cost of your heating oil at a capped price of $3.09 a gallon, plus a 25-cent-per-gallon nonrefundable program fee. This fee makes it possible for your delivery price to go lower than the $3.09 capped price if market conditions permit. If you pay by cash or with a check, we offer a 5-cent-per-gallon discount off the nonrefundable program fee, so our total cost, when paid with cash or check, would be $3.29 a gallon.

You can rely on Fredericks when fuel prices spike

At Fredericks, we’ve been heating homes and businesses in Northern NJ since 1878 and are still a family-owned, full-service fuel, heating and cooling company today. We’ve weathered price spikes in heating oil before, and we’re looking forward to being by our customers’ sides as we usher in the next era. The future of oil heat is very promising, with biofuels and enhanced burner technology.

Fredericks Fuel & Heating wants to be your home comfort company in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale and the surrounding towns, and we promise to stay by your side for every step forward. Reach out and contact us to become a customer today!

How we help commercial businesses succeed

commercial fuelsNot all heating fuel companies are created equally, and your business deserves the specialized knowledge that comes along with serving commercial clients and their unique needs. Read on to learn more about how Fredericks Fuel and Heating Service can help your business thrive.

Build your commercial operation’s success

Commercial fuel needs covered for on and off the road

A century of commitment, stepping into the future

With our unique history of serving Northern NJ for over a century, and our commitment to progress and innovation in the industry, we offer the best commercial combo for your business needs.

Fredericks Fuel & Heating wants to be your commercial comfort company

We look forward to welcoming you as a customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale, and surrounding towns! For prompt, safe heating oil and fuel delivery, and commercial heating equipment service by trained professionals, contact Fredericks Fuel today.