Posted: September 13, 2021
No matter what industry you work for here in Northern New Jersey—whether industrial, automotive, commercial manufacturing, construction, or countless others—it’s likely that your company works with a particular type of oil or lubricant in one way or another in its … Continue reading
Posted: August 16, 2021
Fall’s on the way – and with it comes the stress of the home heating season. But Bolkema can help you cope with that stress thanks to programs and services that will make your equipment more reliable and your bills … Continue reading
Posted: July 26, 2021
Routine maintenance is critical to keeping your home cooling system running at its reliable best—a big reason why we strongly recommend getting regular professional maintenance for your A/C each year. But one of the most important preventative measures you can … Continue reading
Posted: June 14, 2021
If you hesitate to turn on your air conditioning because you’re afraid of higher energy bills, it’s time to get real about energy efficiency. The good news is we have five simple tips that will help you save energy without … Continue reading
Posted: May 10, 2021
A central air conditioning system is one of the most significant investments a homeowner will make in their own comfort—but not every homeowner gives their cooling system the care it needs to keep it running at its reliable best year … Continue reading
Posted: April 13, 2021
If you have a steel heating oil tank in your basement, it has a lifespan of somewhere between 15 and 20 years (see table below) which means that if your northern New Jersey home was built in or before 2000, … Continue reading
Posted: March 15, 2021
If you’re a Bolkema heating oil customer (or ready to become one), there’s a great way to simplify your life and bring you greater peace of mind in the heating season ahead: sign up for our EZ Pay budget plan! … Continue reading
Posted: February 8, 2021
Cold winter nights—the real deal, extra blanket and a cup of something hot required ones—have officially arrived here in northern New Jersey, with the polar vortex making an appearance for the first time since 2019. With plummeting temperatures, the job … Continue reading
Posted: January 11, 2021
Like any major appliance, your storage-type water heater needs periodic TLC to run at its best. But what are the most important ways to care for your water heater? Here are three things you should do regularly to keep your … Continue reading
Posted: December 14, 2020
Your furnace’s job is to heat your home until it reaches the temperature you’ve set on your thermostat—but sometimes it doesn’t stop there. If your furnace keeps running even though it has already done its job—or if it keeps running … Continue reading
