Frequently Asked Questions
These are questions frequently asked by our customer. Click on the item to see the answers.
NOTE: You may find answers to your questions in our “Term & Conditions“, for our Service Contracts.
Why should I continue to heat my home with oil?
Our new ultra low sulfur heating oil with bio fuel and treated with heating oil plus burns cleaner than natural gas and the heating system stays clean for up to 3 years maintaining its efficiency saving you money.
Why should I sign-up for your automatic oil delivery program?
With automatic delivery we keep the tank full reducing the lung capacity (empty space above the oil) reducing moisture from contaminating the fuel. we also monitor the consumption from delivery to delivery. if we see a change in usage we will call you and set up a service call, before there is a problem.
How do you know what my fuel consumption is?
We track every delivery and compare it to your normal usage. we use a degree day system based on outside temperature, if it is 0 degrees out all day then you have accumulated 60 degree days. most customers have a constant value of 10 so they will have used 6 gals of fuel. with a 275 gal. oil tank we use 180 gal target del so when 1800 degree days have been accumulated you will need 180 gallons of fuel.
If I choose to call for my oil, is there a minimum amount I need to order?
We do have a minimum delivery of 100 gallons, but we do not encourage customers to be on will call, we cannot keep track of usage and if they run out of fuel they will need a service call to restart the oil burner.
Why should I have maintenance on my heating system?
Even with our new fuel, its cheap insurance to make sure everything is ok and with all out service contracts a tune up is included.
What sort of training and qualifications do you require for service technicians?
Our technicians are trained on all types of heating systems. They have completed 160 hours of training and have passed a state exam to obtain their oil burner license. We also sends our technicians for annual training on all new heating systems so we are always ready.
Why should I buy my oil from RER Fuel?
We are locally owned business that services our neighbors, we work with every customer to provide the best service possible. “The job’s not done until you’re satisfied”.
Is your website secure?
Yes. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) so that there is a secure connection between your browsing device and our web server and we have an up-to-date SSL Certificate.
Do I have to be home at the time of delivery?
No, the fill pipe is on the outside of the house so we can fill it easily.
Is there any reason you won't deliver to me?
By law we need to inspect every oil line and oil tank before the first delivery.
How do you price automatic deliveries?
We maintain very competitive pricing. Many times new customers tell us they were paying over a dollar more per gallon!
How often should I clean my burner?
We keep track and we will send out a postcard with a date and time.
What do I do if I have no Heat?
Call we are on call 24 hours a day. A technician will call you back and go over what you can try to restart the oil burner safely if not he’ll give you an estimated time of his arrival.
My family is going away for a winter vacation. What should I leave my heat set to?
Every house is different call the service dept and ask, they probably know your system and can give proper advice.
How often should I change the batteries in my digital thermostat?
When you change your smoke detector batteries is a good time.
Should I shovel a path to my fill pipe during snowy conditions?
You should provide enough clearance so that the service person has complete access to the fill pipe while dragging the hose.
Is natural gas less expensive than heating oil?
The cost is very similar and now that heating oil has been reformulated to burn cleaner than gas, and oil is safe you’ve got the best.
How often does my AC need to be recharged?
A/C units only need simple maintenance and may go 20 years before needing a recharge.
What is prime/restart?
When the oil burner is allowed to run out of oil, an oil burner tech needs to prime and start it.
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