Are you familiar with your oil tank and tank gauge? Some homeowners don’t have a method for knowing when to order more home heating oil, so they play a guessing game with home comfort. The good news is there’s a much better way to keep your home safe and warm! It’s simple to check your oil tank to see how much fuel is left. Read this blog post to find out how to tell when it’s time to order a fuel oil refill for your home in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey, and contact us when you’re ready to order reliable home heating oil for your home.

How to Check Your Fuel Oil Storage Tank Gauge

Don’t let your fuel oil tank or fill gauge stress you out—determining your fuel oil level is easier than you think. Follow these three simple steps to reading your fuel level and you’ll be an expert in no time.

• Approach your oil tank. It is typically stored in the basement of your home.
• Find the small glass cylinder or dial on the side or top of the tank. The gauge will show a small marker according to how full your oil storage tank is. It can be at any of the following levels: Full, ¾, ½, ¼, or Empty. Think of it as reading the gas gauge in your car.
• If your tank is at or below ¼, it’s time to place your oil fill request! Deliveries can take up to a few days, so you don’t want to wait any longer or you’ll risk a fuel runout and no-heat situation.

Visit our website and create or log into your account to place your fuel oil order today!

Avoid a Fuel Oil Runout & No-Heat Emergency

Plan to check your fuel oil levels regularly so it becomes a habit. This will reduce the amount of stress you feel when the weather is cold, protects your oil tank from internal condensation and corrosion, and reduces your risk of a no-heat emergency.

During the winter months, it’s important to take weather into account when planning your deliveries. Heavy storms with snow and ice can make roads too dangerous to drive and make deliveries, so you’ll want to order oil in plenty of time to have it delivered before any inclement weather.

Keep your home safe and warm with a fuel oil delivery from Charity Oil today!