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How Long Does a Water Heater Last?
How Long Does a Water Heater Last?Ways to Extend Water Heater Life Every household runs better with a steady and reliable supply of hot water. And just about everyone loves a long, hot shower! But …
Which Water Heater Is Best for My Home?
Which Water Heater Is Best for My Home?Stop Running Out of Hot Water If your water heater is fueled by electricity—and not heating oil—you may be running out of hot water more times than you …
What to Look for in a Heating Oil Company
What to Look for in a Heating Oil CompanyWhat People Say They Want---and How We Deliver Ask homeowners what they want from a heating oil company (beyond reliable heating oil delivery) and you’ll get answers …
Boiler Vs. Furnace: What’s the Difference?
Boiler Vs. Furnace: What’s the Difference?How Heating Oil Furnaces and Boilers Work While furnaces and boilers will both keep your home warm, there are important differences that separate these two types of heating systems. How …
What Is a Boiler?
What Is a Boiler?Boilers Heat Your Home with Hot Water or Steam A boiler is a hydronic heating system, which is defined as a system that transfers heat via a circulating fluid, such as water, …
What Is Heating Oil?
What Is Heating Oil?Where It Comes from, How It’s Made Heating oil, like numerous other products, comes from the refinement of crude oil. Through the process of distillation, hydrocarbons are removed from the crude oil …
Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?
Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?Electric Water Heaters Vs. Oil-Fired Water heaters Next to heating and cooling, heating your water is the next largest use of energy in the home. It …
Should You Upgrade Your Heating System?
Will Your Oil Heating System Make it Through Winter?Westmore Offers Many Upgrade Options—and Financing TooAs we say good-bye to another hot summer and welcome the cool temperatures of autumn, you need to start thinking about …
An Incredibly Safe Fuel for Your Home
An Incredibly Safe Fuel for Your HomeConsider the Safety Benefits of Home Heating OilHeating oil has been keeping families warm through tough winters for almost a century. That’s a testament to its impressive ability to …
Save Energy at Home While on Vacation!
Save Energy at Home While on Vacation!Here Are 5 Things to Do Before You LeaveDid you know there are many ways you can save money on your energy bills by making some simple home adjustments …