With warmer weather here, your heating oil usage naturally dips – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore your tank. Summer is the ideal time to carry out simple maintenance checks to make sure your system stays safe, efficient, and ready for the colder months ahead.
Here are a few tips to help you take care of your heating oil tank over the summer:
Check for moisture buildup
Rising humidity can lead to condensation inside your tank, and excess moisture can cause internal corrosion over time. This could lead to costly repairs – or in the worst-case scenario, a full tank replacement.
Do you suspect your tank has water in it?
Find out how to find and detect water in your tank here.
Schedule regular maintenance
We recommend planning and scheduling heating tank maintenance at least once a year. As your tank works hard throughout the winter, the summer months are the perfect time to prepare your tank maintenance to ensure your tanks are still in optimal condition.
OilMaxx recommends you get your tank “serviced” by an
OFTEC engineer annually. The engineer will check for damages and inspect your pipe connections to ensure they are secure and clean. Heating oil tank maintenance will reduce the chance of oil spillages, which could be costly to fix.
Check out our five tips to inspect your tank
Regularly check your seal caps
After receiving an oil delivery, we recommend checking your vent and fill caps to ensure they’re fitted and secure. This can help prevent sludge from appearing in your tank. If sludge appears in your tank, it can cause your boiler to break down. These caps also avoid spillages of oil that can damage your garden and cause environmental issues.
Do you need a new heating oil tank? OilMaxx has you covered. OilMaxx offers
low-priced Bunded Heating Oil Tanks from two premium handpicked suppliers – Harlequin & Titan. These suppliers have been chosen for their guaranteed high quality and excellent value.
Don’t let your tanks run empty
Although it’s better weather, you will still use Kerosene outwith heating your home; every time you use hot water, you’ll be tapping into your heating tank. The fuller the heating oil tank is, the less chance of sludge formatting and building up.
You can
order heating oil online here.
Need help with your heating oil tank this summer?
Looking for more advice on how to look after your heating oil tank this summer?
Contact your local OilMaxx depot and speak to our knowledgeable team. We’re here to help with maintenance tips, tank security, and expert guidance to keep your system in top shape.
For all your home heating needs, get in touch with your local depot today for competitive pricing and trusted service 03302 320 101
