Posted: January 27, 2017
When your heat goes out, don’t worry – Bolkema has you covered, with expert technicians available 24/7 throughout Bergen Country and the rest of our service area. But sometimes your heat goes out for a reason you can fix yourself. … Continue reading
Posted: December 9, 2016
You’re ready for winter – but is your diesel fuel? Not all diesel fuels are created equal. Left untreated, diesel will thicken in the cold weather, plugging fuel filters and causing problems in your engines and other machinery – especially … Continue reading
Posted: November 15, 2016
As the days get colder, air gets dryer – including the air inside your home. That leaves you with three choices – slather on the moisturizer, deal with dry skin and respiratory issues, or change the level of moisture in … Continue reading
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
