Beat High Heating Costs This Winter: Make Every Gallon Count

Heating your home should not mean worrying every time the burner turns on. When fuel bills take a bigger bite out of the household budget, it makes sense to get as much useful heat as possible from the oil you buy.

You cannot control the fuel market, but you can take steps to reduce wasted energy, keep your heating equipment maintained and prepare for covered repair expenses. For oil-heated homes around Morton and nearby Delaware County communities, a practical winter plan starts with the heater you already own.

Look Beyond the Price Per Gallon

Your heating-oil spending depends on both the price of fuel and how many gallons your home uses. Colder weather, thermostat settings, drafts and equipment performance all play a part. Shopping for fuel matters, but so does avoiding unnecessary consumption.

Rather than guessing where prices will go, focus on improvements you can make now. Call Township Oil for the current heating-oil delivery price; market prices can change.

A Clean, Properly Tuned Heater Helps Reduce Fuel Waste

An oil burner needs regular attention to maintain efficient operation. Professional cleaning and tuning help address conditions that can interfere with combustion and heat transfer. A service visit also gives a technician the opportunity to spot developing problems.

If you have been putting off maintenance because you are trying to save money, consider the other side of that decision: a neglected system may waste energy while an unnoticed problem gets worse. The U.S. Department of Energy’s oil-burner servicing guidance identifies annual maintenance as important for maintaining combustion efficiency and safe operation.

How much you save depends on your equipment’s starting condition, your home and the weather. A tune-up supports efficient operation; it does not guarantee a particular reduction in your bill.

Keep the Heat You Have Already Paid For

Equipment maintenance works best alongside a few simple habits around the house:

• Address drafts: Repair worn weatherstripping and seal suitable gaps around doors and windows.
• Check your furnace air filter: If your system uses one, follow the manufacturer’s inspection and replacement instructions. Use the correct size and type.
• Review your thermostat schedule: Avoid heating an empty home more than necessary while maintaining a safe temperature for people, pets and plumbing. Ask about settings appropriate for your equipment.
• Give heat room to circulate: Keep furniture and curtains clear of vents, returns, radiators and baseboards.

These changes do not need to happen all at once. Start with the obvious drafts, an overdue filter check and a maintenance appointment. See the Department of Energy’s winter energy-saving tips for more ideas.

Help Protect Your Budget From Covered Repair Costs

Fuel is only one part of winter heating expenses. An unexpected repair can put extra pressure on the same budget. Township Oil’s Annual Oil-Heating Maintenance Contract combines preventive care with coverage for specified heating-system parts.

For $219 per year, the plan includes:

• A professional oil-burner tune-up
• Heating-system and oil-tank inspections
• Priority service scheduling
• Access to 24/7 emergency service
• Coverage for the parts listed in the agreement

Examples on the published covered-parts list include the fuel oil filter, nozzle, fuel pump strainer, ignition transformer, primary burner control, standard thermostat, burner motor, burner coupling, ignition electrodes and fan belt. Certain blower and circulator motors are also listed with equipment limits.

The fuel oil filter serves a different purpose from a furnace air filter. Ask which maintenance and replacements apply to your system when scheduling service.

Customers who purchase heating oil from Township Oil and maintain a valid annual contract receive complimentary labor on covered 24-hour emergency calls. Coverage follows the agreement’s terms, and additional part charges may apply. The plan is not an unlimited warranty or a promise that every repair will be free.

New Customers: Receive a $25 Oil Credit

New Township Oil customers only: Sign up for the Annual Maintenance Contract and automatic delivery to receive a $25 credit toward your next oil delivery.

Automatic delivery uses weather and household consumption information to help plan deliveries. It makes scheduling easier; it does not lock in a fuel price or guarantee lower consumption. All oil deliveries have a 125-gallon minimum. Call to confirm current offer eligibility.

Start With One Call Before Winter Gets Busy

You do not have to tackle heating costs alone. Let Township Oil help you plan maintenance, understand repair coverage and arrange your oil deliveries. We provide local service from Morton; call to confirm that your address is within our service area.

Call (484) 478-0800 or complete the Annual Maintenance Contract online to get started. Help your heater use fuel efficiently and head into winter with a clearer plan.

Already enrolled or have service scheduled? Thank you! There is no need to enroll or book again. If you are unsure about your coverage or appointment, give us a call.

Price and offer information checked October 2, 2026. Contract terms and exclusions apply. Additional part charges may apply. Savings vary, and maintenance cannot prevent every breakdown. The $25 oil credit is for new customers who enroll in the annual contract and automatic delivery.