Last winter was no joke: Stretches of bitter cold and record-setting snowfall pushed heating systems into overdrive. Our drivers worked overtime to deliver heating oil to customers who were burning through their supply quicker than usual. That’s because when temperatures drop and stay low, people will use fuel faster than usual, even with the most efficient system and great insulation. That can result in heating oil run-outs for some people.
The problem is, running out of heating oil isn’t just inconvenient—it can quickly turn into a costly and stressful situation.
It’s more than just uncomfortable to lose your heat during the coldest time of year. Emergency fuel deliveries come with added expense—as well as the risk of damage to your home.
Without heat, especially during deep cold, indoor temperatures can drop fast enough to freeze pipes, leading to water damage, cleanup costs, and major repairs. This is especially dangerous if you run out of fuel in a second home or while you’re away and unaware of the problem.
The good news? Avoiding a run-out is easier than you might think.
Every Corse customer enjoys automatic delivery service. We take the guesswork—and the worry—out of managing your heating oil supply. It means you never have to remember to schedule a fill-up or check your tank gauge.
Instead, we schedule deliveries using a computer-based algorithm that factors in your past fuel usage along with average outdoor temperatures. When your tank reaches around 30% capacity, we schedule a delivery to your home. When the forecast predicts extended frigid temperatures, we take higher fuel use into account.
New customer with no usage data? No problem. We can estimate your use by comparing homes of similar size nearby. Even weekend or seasonal homes can be accurately tracked, as long as usage stays fairly consistent.
Because this system relies on usage patterns, it’s helpful to share any changes that could affect your heating oil consumption. Spending more time at home, upgrading heating equipment, or leaving for an extended trip can all shift how quickly you use heating oil.
Automatic delivery helps you avoid all the complications that come with a run-out. Even if your pipes don’t freeze, when your heating system runs dry, we will need to prime it before restarting—adding time, cost, and inconvenience to an already stressful situation.
Automatic delivery keeps your system running, your home stays warm, and you avoid emergency service calls.
Automatic delivery isn’t just better for you—it helps us operate more efficiently too. Because we can plan delivery routes in advance, we can optimize scheduling and reduce unnecessary trips. That efficiency saves time and operating costs, helping us keep service dependable and competitively priced.
No matter how much heating oil you may need, we know you’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to heating oil dealers in Lamoille, Franklin, and Northern Chittenden counties. There’s a reason so many of your neighbors choose Corse Fuels.
We’re here for you not just for reliable heating oil deliveries, but also with other convenient services like money-saving service plans, plus expert equipment installations, tune-ups, and repairs that give you real value—not just a cheap price per gallon.
Contact us today to learn more and become a customer.