Keep Cool in the dog days of summer

Ready for a pool day?

Summer is here, and the pool is waiting! Keep your pool at the ideal temperature anytime you jump in with a propane-powered pool heater. When you get your propane from Rural Fuels, we’ll add a propane tank monitor to help keep track of your fuel use and let us know when you’re due for a delivery.

If you rent your tank:

1. We’ll inform your current provider of your switch*

2. We’ll install your new tank

3. We’ll provide you with automatic delivery

*Your current provider will pick up your tank

If you own your tank:

We’ll inform your current provider of your switch and provide you with automatic delivery.

Select Oil & Propane Provider

From heating your pool to heating your home, Rural Fuels is here! Now’s the perfect time to sign up for a Bioheat home heating oil or Propane price plan and get it off your to-do list!  Rural Fuels offers various options to suit your budget and ensure the fairest prices.

• Fixed Price Program: Lock in a set price per gallon for the entire heating season, protecting you from market fluctuations

• Floating Price Program: Benefit from market prices with the flexibility to adjust as rates change

• Pre-Buy Price Program: Secure a fixed price and pay upfront for your annual use

Summer Vacation for your equipment

Did you know your home’s heating and cooling equipment feels the impact of summer just like we do? Here are some tips from our Equipment Experts to keep your home running even when in vacation mode.

Air Conditioners

If your A/C is running, make sure you add a reminder to change your air filter every 60-90 days. When regularly replaced, HEPA air filters can remove up to 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, pet dander, and other airborne particles inside your home. Clogged filters not only reduce your indoor air quality but also make your A/C system work harder by trying to push air through layers of debris.

Oil Tank

Before you jump into summer, don’t forget to fill your heating oil tank! It might sound strange, but a full oil tank protects it and improves the tank’s life expectancy. Warm or fluctuating temperatures combined with a partially filled oil tank can lead to condensation inside the tank. Because water is heavier than oil, it creates bacteria and debris that settle at the bottom of your tank, which can lead to clogs, corrosion, and decreased efficiency. Protect your tank until heating season with a delivery of our Bioheat Heating Oil.

Hot Water Heater

Your water heater gets more use than you might realize – just think about the hot water you use to clean your dishes, your clothes, and yourself. Summer is the perfect time to do a visual inspection of your hot water heater. Look for any leaks around the tank and its connections, check for dampness, verify and adjust your temperature – you can even go down a couple of degrees in summer to conserve energy. If anything seems off, give us a call to schedule one of our technicians to inspect your water heater and provide maintenance.

BBQ season is here

Get those steaks sizzling on the grill! Whether you’re installing an outdoor kitchen or firing up your trusty Weber, Rural Fuels can keep that propane flowing. Bring your grill propane tank by our office during regular business hours for a fill up. Or, consider a permanent set up to fuel all your outdoor amenities, give us a call for a FREE estimate.

Our Favorite Propane-Powered Amenities:

1.       Grills & Outdoor Kitchens

2.       Fireplaces & Fire Pits

3.       Pool & Patio Heaters

4.       Automatic Standby Generators

Ductless Heat Pump

Ductless Heat Pumps always seem to be trending on Google, but do you know how they work? Thanks to their dual functionality, ductless heat pumps can be used to both heat and cool a home. In the summertime, a heat pump functions the same way as an air conditioner, taking heat from inside the house and depositing it outside, leaving the room cool. When it’s colder outside, the system is reversed to be used for heat.

The Four Most Common Uses for Ductless Heat Pumps:

1. As a supplement to a central A/C or heating system for spaces that were added onto a house or located at the furthest end of the existing ductwork.

2. For rooms that need additional heating and cooling, such as a sunroom, or for a space that requires independent temperature control, such as a home office.

3. As a cost-efficient alternative for an additional living space, such as bonus rooms, studios, cottages, garages, finished attics, basements, etc.

4. For homes/spaces that cannot accommodate conventional ductwork. Older homes and antique homes typically do not have space to install ductwork.