How to Prepare Your Home for Colder Weather
Fall in Walton, NY brings cooler temperatures and the perfect opportunity to prepare your home for the heating season. A little planning now can help you keep your home and family comfortable throughout the winter. Keep reading this blog from Blueox Energy to see our top fall checklist items for your home to be ready when the first frost hits.
Schedule a Heating System Tune-Up
Just as it’s important to visit your doctor for a yearly physical, it’s important to do the same for your heating system! An annual tune-up ensures that your system is running at peak performance, reduces the risk of midseason breakdowns, and can even lower your energy costs.
Go One Step Further with a Maintenance Plan
A heating system maintenance plan is an easy way to stay on top of seasonal tune-ups and unexpected repairs. Blueox Energy has several maintenance plans available at different price points that include benefits like priority service, auto renewal, fuel discounts, and more.
Enroll in Automatic Fuel Delivery
Automatic delivery is the ideal way to stress less about your fuel levels during the heating season. Instead of constantly checking your tank, the experts at Blueox Energy can do it for you. We will monitor your levels and schedule deliveries when you need them. We offer automatic delivery on several fuels including:
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Seal Off Drafty Windows & Doors
Drafts in your home might seem minor, but they can lead to significant heat loss. This can make your heating system work harder, which can drive up your energy bills and put a strain on your equipment. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 25-30% of a home’s energy use can be wasted through gaps and leaks around windows and doors.1
Use weather stripping around doors, apply caulk to window frames, and install door sweeps where needed to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.
Manage Your Fuel Costs with a Payment Plan
A fuel payment plan can help you stay in control of your heating costs. We offer several payment plan options for our propane, kerosene, and Bioheat® fuel customers:
Budget Plans: Spread your annual heating costs over 12 equal monthly payments to avoid large winter heating bills. Our experts will estimate your annual costs based on your usage history and predicted fuel costs. This plan is great for those who want consistent bills and deliveries throughout the season.
Prebuy: Lock in a set price or capped rate for the heating season by purchasing your fuel all at once. This plan protects you if market prices spike and ensures you have fuel all winter long.
Pay As You Go: Order your fuel as needed and pay per delivery. This plan is great for those who want more flexibility in their fuel deliveries and can take advantage of our 10¢ off per gallon discount when they pay in cash upon their fuel delivery.
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Check Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
As you start to use your heating system more, it’s important to test all carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, replace batteries, or maybe even upgrade your equipment. This is an easy way to keep your home and loved ones safe throughout the heating season.
Let Blueox Energy Help You Prepare for Fall
Getting ready for the colder weather doesn’t have to be stressful. Luckily, Blueox Energy has the heating fuel delivery and services you need to stay warm and worry-free. Reach out to our team to schedule a service, enroll in a program, or become a new customer. We’re here to answer any questions you might have and are happy to help!