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Written on: May 27, 2025

Maintaining Your Heating Oil Tank

5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Heating Oil Tank

heating oil tank Mount Kisco, NYHeating oil tanks are built to last for decades, and you can prevent premature failure by keeping your tank maintained, which includes arranging for periodic inspections to ward off any potential problems.

Here are five basic tasks for your heating oil tank that you can perform yourself.

  1. Don’t leave your tank empty over the summer. An empty oil tank is prone to a build-up of condensation that eventually finds its way into your fuel, where it will sink to the bottom of your tank and corrode it from the inside out. A damp tank interior will also encourage the growth of bacteria in your fuel, which will slowly turn your heating oil into a thick sludge that clogs your fuel lines. If your tank is half full or less, we highly recommend you schedule a heating oil delivery soon to avoid problems down the road. Better yet, take advantage of our free automatic delivery service so you don’t have to worry about the level of heating oil in your tank. We’ll take care of that for you.
  2. Watch for leaks from your tank. You should examine the tank, fuel delivery and vent lines, valves, supply and return lines and all fittings. Along the way, look for signs of oil or rust that might indicate a leak or another problem.
  3. Keep an eye on tank supports. Check the “legs” and “feet” of your oil tank for any problems that could make the tank less stable. Make sure your tank is on a level surface, preferably on a concrete pad or level basement floor. If you believe the tank’s support system is compromised, reach out to us and request a tank inspection.
  4. Look for surface damage. Examine your heating oil tank for obvious dents, oil stains and any signs of wear, settling or tilting, which could lead to problems later.
  5. Keep your fill pipe clear. Keep your oil tank’s fill pipe accessible for heating oil deliveries year-round. If the area near the fill pipe is overgrown, clear it so that your heating oil delivery driver can reach it easily.

Heating Oil Tank Installation in Mount Kisco, NY

New York State and Connecticut have specific regulations about heating oil tanks on residential properties. For example, tanks must be installed according to local building codes and regulations. Plus, regular inspections and maintenance are required to prevent leaks and spills.

If you’re considering replacing your heating oil tank, you can reach out to Westmore Fuel with confidence. We have decades of experience adhering to regulations and 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 any 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.

Options in New Aboveground Heating Oil Tanks

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.

Contact us today to become a customer and get all that you want and need for your home comfort. 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.