Written on: August 24, 2026
It can be all too easy to forget about your home’s heating oil tank during the hotter months of the year. And this summer has certainly had some scorching stretches in White Plains, nearby Westchester towns and neighboring Fairfield County.
So, it’s understandable that filling up your home’s heating oil tank may not be front of mind. But acting now and arranging an August heating oil delivery is a smart move, especially if your tank levels are currently low. Here are three reasons you should consider a late summer fill-up.
Many factors impact the price of heating oil, and the vast majority of them are beyond your control or your heating oil supplier’s. Additionally, global energy markets are complex and vulnerable to unpredictable world events.
However, there is one factor that impacts heating oil rates that tends to be relatively constant: weather-based demand. When temperatures drop in our part of the country (where most U.S. heating oil usage happens), prices tend to rise. Often, arranging a heating oil delivery in the summer can be a more affordable option. And you don’t need to worry about the fuel “going bad” in your tank before winter. Heating oil’s shelf life is between 18 and 24 months.
The Westmore Fuel team also encourages you to give us a call or contact us online to discuss our pricing and payment options, which can add more certainty and stability to your monthly fuel budget.
Internal condensation is one of the top causes of tank failure. During warmer months, when your tank sees less regular use, the extra space inside allows moisture to collect along the interior walls. Over time, that moisture combines with sediment, creating the perfect conditions for corrosion to take hold.
Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. Keeping your oil tank filled throughout spring and summer minimizes the airspace inside, which helps curb condensation before it becomes a problem. If your tank has been sitting near-empty through the summer, it’s not too late to get it filled now.
No one wants their furnace or boiler to suddenly shut down because of an empty heating oil tank on the first cold night of the year. If you put off a heating oil delivery too long, you may end up in exactly that situation.
A heating oil run-out will tend to cost more, since you’ll need to arrange an emergency fuel delivery to have our team get your tank filled and your heating equipment back online.
Need a heating oil delivery before the cold weather rolls into New York and Connecticut? Now is the ideal time to enroll in automatic delivery from Westmore Fuel. This is a free service, and it means you never need to worry about checking your heating oil tank gauge or calling us for deliveries again.
Instead, our expert team tracks your heating oil levels using your previous fuel consumption and the current weather reports. We calculate when you’ll run low and schedule a delivery for you. Countless households rely on our dependable automatic delivery service, which is backed by an amazing crew, a fleet of state-of-the-art delivery vehicles and 1.2 million gallons of dedicated fuel storage.
Enjoy total peace of mind with Westmore Fuel supporting your household. Reach out to us to become a customer.