In most cases, installing a new tank in the exact location as the one you’re replacing is the best option. However, if the old tank was leaking or showing signs of stress, it may be time to consider a different location for the new unit.
Does your home rely on heat from an aboveground heating oil tank? Aboveground oil tanks can be a great way to heat your house and keep you and your family comfortable throughout the cold winter months. However, there’s no way around it: they’re a total eyesore on your property, and they can attract potential thieves. If you want to spruce up your outdoor space and deter crooks, here are some methods to disguise aboveground oil tanks.
Whether you’re ready or not, winter is fast approaching. Rather than having any disruptions to the operation of your home furnace or boiler during the chilliest months of the year, make sure your heating oil storage tank is ready for the new season. Use the following tips to keep your oil tank working correctly and your home warm and toasty.
Most of the time, homeowners with underground oil tanks treat them with an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. They treat these tanks as incapable of breaking down and leaking until it is too late. Once a leak starts, it’s a race against the clock to contain the leak and protect the surrounding environment.
House shopping is no easy task, and when you come across a home you love, you are hard-pressed to give it up. But what if the home inspector reports there’s an old or leaking oil tank under the property? Should you still move forward with the sale?
