If you run out of heating oil, there are several steps you can take to restore your system. First, contact your heating fuel delivery company to arrange for a quick replenishment of your supply. For your convenience, Firmstone Lakewood Fuels provides same-day and next-day heating fuel delivery service.
While you’re on the phone with your local heating fuel delivery company, consider switching to an automatic delivery service. By opting for automatic delivery, you won’t have to worry about monitoring your heating fuel tank anymore. The company will take responsibility for keeping track of your tank levels, ensuring you never run out of heating fuel.
Keep Your Heating Supply Ready
To stay warm while you wait for your fuel delivery, consider filling your tank with 5 to 10 gallons of kerosene or off-road diesel. These fuels are typically available at most gas stations and some hardware stores. As temperatures drop and winter storms may approach unexpectedly, it’s wise to keep a canister of one of these fuels on hand in case you run low on heating fuel.
Remember that you need a special canister to purchase these fuels. Kerosene must be stored in blue cans, while off-road diesel should be kept in yellow cans. Gas stations and hardware stores can refuse to sell you the fuel if you do not have the correct canisters. This color-coding serves as a safety measure for fire departments and emergency responders in case of an emergency.
Prepare for fuel delivery
While you wait for your heating fuel provider to deliver and refill your tank, there are several steps you can take to prepare your home and facilitate an easier delivery for the driver. First, ensure that your driveway and the path to your fuel fill are clear. If it has recently snowed, please shovel or plow the snow to create a clear access path to the tank. It is also important to remove any ice from your driveway for safety and to make it easier for the driver to reach your tank. Additionally, make sure that the fill area is visible and unobstructed.
If you are a Firmstone Lakewood Fuels client and believe that your driveway may not be clear in time for the delivery, please call us to inform us, and we will adjust the delivery time accordingly. Our drivers, technicians, and client care representatives are working diligently to serve you to the best of our ability. Our drivers will continue making deliveries as long as road conditions are safe. If conditions become unsafe, deliveries will be temporarily halted and resumed as soon as it is safe to do so. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that everyone stays warm.
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