The Benefits Of Buying A Home That Uses Heating Oil
Purchasing a new home is a big decision and this is why you have to consider many factors before you invest your money in the house of your dreams. One of the most important considerations for people who want to buy a new home is the heating system. If you live an area where the winter is harsh, you need an effective heating system because the right system keeps your home comfortable and protects you from the cold. In this article, we discuss what advantages you will gain by purchasing a home that uses heating oil. Click through to read more on this topic.
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Tips: How To Find Drafts In Your Home
One of the fastest ways to lose money in your home is with a draft. Drafts can very easily run up your heating bill over a short period of time. In addition to cooling things down, a draft can keep your furnace running much longer and working hard than it needs to. Additionally, in warm weather the draft can cause major loss of cool air. This constant turning on can cause your system to break down faster. There are several things that you can do to find a draft in your home and improve your energy efficiency. Crick through to find out how you can find drafts in your home.
Read MoreNorthampton Gas Fire Pit Giveaway Winner
Here is last week’s winner of the R.F. Ohl Air Conditioning Tune-Up Sweepstakes Giveaway. This week’s winner comes from Allentown, PA.
Read MoreHow To Prevent Heating Oil From Freezing
There are many types of heating fuels that can be used to heat residential and commercial buildings as well as water heating. However, heating oil is incredibly popular in many parts of the country. This fuel oil, also known as #2 heating oil, is popular because it has a high calorific value, which simply means that it produces a lot of heat per unit. Furthermore, it can be safely stored in oil tanks to be used in the future. Property owners can choose to buy and store fuel during the off season, when prices are low, and use the fuel when the cold season arrives. However, there is one major challenge of using heating oil. When temperatures drop, fuel oil can ‘freeze’, which will force your furnace to shut down for lack of fuel. In this article, we will discuss what causes heating oil to freeze, what to do if your fuel oil freezes, and how you can prevent it altogether. Click through to find out more.
Read MorePennEast’s Natural Gas Pipeline Project
PennEast’s natural gas pipeline project has been stalled in the Northeast. The project is estimated to cost $1.13 billion dollars and it will span a total of 118 miles. It will go from Luzerne County, PA. to Mercer County, NJ. They anticipate a service date of June 1, 2018.
However, after reviewing the PennEast pipeline, FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), has decided to postpone the project from December 16, 2016 until Feb. 17, 2017. This is the second major delay for the project. The project itself has been met with a lot of opposition from residents, landowners, and key government agencies. Click through to read more on why there is so much opposition.