The freezing temperatures in Connecticut often start early and linger beyond winter. Homeowners who rely on heating oil might experience fluctuating prices due to supply and demand; however, there are tricks to save on heating costs. Here’s what you need to know to cut your bills. 

How to Save on Your Heating Oil Costs

1. Weatherproof Your Home

Air leaks can make your furnace or heating system work overtime; reduce or eliminate them by installing weatherstripping on doors and windows, adding insulation to your home, and installing energy-efficient windows. Identify air leaks by looking for light that’s visible through the edges of closed outside doors, indoor water leaks near doors and windows, or cracked or flattened weatherstripping.

2. Pay Attention to the Heating Oil Market

Heating oil prices change on an almost daily basis, but you can expect the highest rates from December through February, when there’s the most demand. Fill your oil tank in the fall to take advantage of lower prices. Call your heating oil company frequently to stay up-to-date on the costs. 

3. Sign up for a Plan With Your Oil Delivery Company

Most heating oil providers offer pre-buy programs that allow you to pay one flat rate for fuel throughout the winter. Customers can pay in full at the beginning of the season to get a special reduced price or make periodic payments. 

4. Have Your Heating System Serviced

Before winter arrives, schedule a tuneup with a certified heating and cooling technician. They will inspect your furnace or boiler for cracks or wear and tear; clean the blower, drain lines, and fan blades; test the airflow, fuel pressure, and pilot; and lubricate the moving parts. They will also change or clean the air vents and filters to improve the system’s efficiency. 

Residents of Litchfield County, CT, rely on Thomaston Oil for their heating oil delivery and HVAC services. Family-owned and -operated, this contractor has more than 30 years of experience with furnace repairs and replacements. They also offer special plans for heating oil delivery services. Call (860) 283-4878 to schedule an appointment, or learn more about their services online.