Written on: August 26, 2024
Heating oil tanks can last for decades, but like anything else, they eventually need to be replaced. Life spans vary depending on the humidity in the environment, the thickness of the tank’s wall and other factors.
If your oil tank is more than 30 years old, it’s a good idea to check into your heating oil tank replacement options.
When tanks do fail, it’s usually hard to see a problem coming, because they generally erode from the inside out. That’s why we recommend getting periodic professional tank inspections from us. However, it’s also a good idea to do your own visual inspections every so often. That’s because there are some trouble signs that can be seen. This will provide you with a clue that a problem with your tank may be brewing. These trouble signs include:
Besides just wearing out due to age, a heating oil tank can fail because of condensation on the inside. When there is a lot of empty space in an oil tank during the spring and summer, condensation can form along the inside walls. This eventually turns into sediment later, and, if ignored, can result in corrosion.
To avoid condensation from forming, you should keep your oil tank full during the warm-weather months.
If you need your heating oil tank replaced, you can reach out to Westmore Fuel with confidence. We have decades of experience installing heating oil tanks for homes and businesses in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. Our installation crews work quickly and efficiently, and always show respect for your property.
The same Westmore Fuel crews can remove your existing aboveground or underground tank. We will then replace it with a new storage unit, in the same or a different location. As with any of our installation services, we will clean up the area before we consider the job fully completed.
For underground tanks, we use a backhoe for installations and removals. We will coordinate with you in advance to make sure we have access to the heating oil tank installation location and that the area is free of obstructions. Once the heating oil tank is installed and the backhoe is off your property, we manicure the area to return it to its normal state.
Today’s heating oil storage tanks are miles ahead of old models, because they are virtually leakproof and have features that include:
We will help you make your choice based on your historic fuel usage, the installation location terrain and any municipal or commercial regulations in your area.
Once your tank is installed, you can rest easy: Westmore Fuel provides reliable heating oil deliveries and offers service plan coverage that includes 24/7 emergency service.
From Darien, Greenwich, Stamford and Port Chester to Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, White Plains and surrounding communities, Westmore Fuel has been taking care of our customers in New York and Connecticut since 1938.
We have a dedicated staff of employees who are always ready to help you. They live in the communities they serve, and they understand the needs you have. Their knowledge and commitment help us to deliver not only B20 Bioheat Plus fuel but quality and value—all backed by many decades of heating oil experience.
Contact us today to become a customer and get all that you want and need for your home comfort.
