Posted: October 24, 2016
If you’re like the average homeowner in the US, you use about 65 gallons of hot water every day to wash your clothes, your dishes, and yourself. It’s no wonder, then, that water heating accounts for more than 20 percent … Continue reading
Posted: August 30, 2016
The average home heating oil tank will last somewhere between 15-30 years – although some insurance companies will require you to replace the tank between the 15-20 year mark for safety reasons. If your oil tank is approaching that age, … Continue reading
Posted: July 29, 2016
If you’re like most people, you’re probably throwing money out the window this summer – and all year long – because of energy inefficiencies in your home. If you’re looking to make an investment in your family’s comfort – and … Continue reading
Posted: June 30, 2016
The storm season of 2016 officially began in the Northeast on June 1 – and experts are predicting an active one for the Atlantic region. The bad news, as we’ve learned in recent years, is that storms can bring power … Continue reading
Posted: May 10, 2016
You probably take your air conditioning unit for granted – until it breaks down on a 100-degree day. Fortunately, you can avoid that sweaty scene and keep your A/C running at its best by scheduling your annual maintenance today. A … Continue reading
Posted: April 14, 2016
Battling spring allergy season with a whole house air cleaning system The spring allergy season (*sniffle*) is upon us. That means it’s time to stock up on tissues, nasal spray and anything else you need to cope with what folks … Continue reading
Posted: February 29, 2016
The recent Oilheat Consumer Research Study revealed that many people—especially younger ones—have huge misconceptions about the safety of heating with oil. They just didn’t know that oil-heated homes are incredibly safe! Here’s why. No explosions. Contrary to what many people … Continue reading
Posted: January 18, 2016
If your heating system stops working at some point this winter, never fear. Bolkema Fuel provides you with 24-hour emergency service during the winter months. But before calling us for service, please remember there are many simple reasons that can … Continue reading
Posted: December 21, 2015
For more than 80 years, Bolkema Fuel has been providing reliable diesel deliveries for businesses in northern New Jersey and lower New York State. As we always do before the cold weather arrives, we treat our diesel fuel with additives … Continue reading
Posted: November 20, 2015
All of us hope that we won’t see a repeat of last year’s record cold and snowfall. But as we all know, when it comes to winter weather in northern New Jersey and lower New York State, you always have … Continue reading
