In order to make their home easier to sell and to increase the house value, the Huey family realized that they had to update their heating system and address the buried oil tank in the backyard. They called Skylands Energy Service for a consultation.
One of our senior heating consultants, Ted Francisco, inspected their home and assessed the situation that the Hueys faced. Working within the Huey’s budget, Ted was able to come up with a cost-effective, energy efficient, code compliant solution that would increase the Huey’s home value and make it easier for them to sell.
Ultimately, we installed a brand-new Peerless steam boiler heating system that was equipped to also provide domestic hot water. The noncompliant oil tank that was buried in the backyard was removed. We replaced it with a brand-new Roth 165 gallon oil tank. Not only would this improve the overall comfort of the home, lower its carbon footprint, and increase its energy efficiency, but these upgrades would also add to the home’s value.
As part of prepping their home to put on the market, we removed their old, underground oil tank. Also, we installed an above-ground Roth oil tank in its place. These tanks use the most advanced technology to ensure reliable performance coupled with a long lifespan.
Like most people who own a home, you probably have not spent much time thinking about the heating system in your house except when you need to schedule an annual maintenance visit or fuel delivery. However, if your oil burning furnace or boiler is older than 12 years, you should consider investing in a new unit.
Furnaces usually do not stop working overnight. Instead, the unit will probably show some typical signs in advance of a complete breakdown. If your furnace or boiler is older than 12 years, look out for the following problems:
The best way to get an effective and efficient result from your new boiler or furnace is to have an expert professional evaluate your home heating needs. They will remove your existing older unit. Also, when upgrading a heating system, it is the ideal time to have your ductwork and other components inspected.
