Posted: May 16, 2022
Have you checked your furnace air filter lately? Now that winter in Northern New Jersey is a somewhat distant memory, you may not be thinking about your furnace much. It’s a good idea to remember to change your furnace air filter, though. Why? Because it protects your equipment and saves you money in the long […]
Posted: April 18, 2022
Spring forward with an upgraded oil tank As the weather begins to warm up, your heating oil tank probably won’t be on your mind much, but believe it or not, spring is actually a great time to consider replacing your fuel storage tank. Most older heating oil tanks have an anticipated lifespan of about 25 […]
Posted: March 21, 2022
Heating oil evolution: cleaner, greener and more efficient Like most forms of energy, heating oil has come a long way since the 1840s, when kerosene was first derived. But, did you know that even further developments in heating oil technology emerged in just the past twenty years? These days, it’s much more eco-friendly and more […]
Posted: March 15, 2022
Unsurprisingly, we’ve been getting many calls around two connected issues- the surge in fuel prices and supply concerns. People are astounded by how much prices have risen, and how fast. So are we. They are also concerned that there will be interruptions in supply that will cause them to run out of fuel. The Russian […]
Posted: February 21, 2022
Don’t let fuel delivery delays steal your comfort this winter! Winter is one of the busiest seasons for fuel providers, especially in New Jersey, where the weather can get treacherous. You never want to have to worry about having a fuel runout just when you need heating the most. There are several strategies you can […]
Posted: January 24, 2022
Get Peace of Mind While You’re Away The purpose of winterizing your home before you go out of town is twofold; first, you’ll save money on your energy bills while you aren’t at home to appreciate the heat you’re paying for, and second, you’ll prevent disasters like frozen or burst pipes, flooding, mold growth, and […]
Posted: December 20, 2021
Why go local for heating system repairs and tune-ups in Northern NJ? 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, […]
Posted: November 22, 2021
Running Out of Oil is Expensive – In More Ways Than One 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 […]
Posted: October 18, 2021
Myth-Busting the Complete Electrification Fairytale 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 […]
Posted: September 20, 2021
Get peace of mind and keep your tank safe 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, […]