Heating Oil Storage Tank ABC's

As every homeowner knows, a little bit of maintenance goes a long way in maintaining the comfort and the value of a home. Eventually you will need to replace the roof or the deck, paint your home, update fixtures, the list goes on. Your heating oil storage tank is no different. Over its life, it will need your attention to ensure safety and performance.

Your local oil heat dealer is there to help you evaluate your heating oil storage tank needs.

Here are the ABC's of heating oil storage tank ownership:
Fact:		If you have any questions or concerns about your oil tank, you should call your local oil heat dealer.
Fact:		You have many options if you are considering replacing an older tank.
Fact:		New below ground heating oil storage tanks are made with very strong, corrosion resistant materials.
Fact:		Above ground heating oil storage tanks are now available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be installed in small areas in basements, garages and backyards. Many homeowners even surround them with attractive lattice work and plants.
Fact:		Upgrading your equipment is a fraction of the cost of converting to another fuel source.
Fact:		Home heating oil tanks are not regulated like commercial (gas station) tanks.
Fact:		Local oil heat dealers offer tank service contracts for tank replacement and cleanup which cover costs up to $4,000 dollars in the event of tank failure.
Fact:		In Oregon, if a leak is discovered, most of the cost of the tank replacement and cleanup can be covered if you have the Heating Oil Tank Service Contract offered by Oregon Oil heat dealers.
Fact:		Tank service contracts are transferable to the new home owner in a real estate sale.
Fact:		Soil samples or tank testing are only required when an underground tank is suspected of leaking, or if oil is known to have leaked into the ground.
Fact:		Most companies that do soil samples have a vested interest in finding a problem because they make their money on the clean up. Always contact your local oil heat dealer before taking a soil sample. They will provide the name of a trusted tester.
Fact:		If you stop using an underground tank, it must be emptied but decommissioning is voluntary.