With frigid temperatures here, Liberty Discount Fuel has some ways for you to prevent frozen pipes and avoid costly repairs: Let the faucet run at a trickle overnight during extremely cold weather. The cost is minimal and the moving water will help prevent the pipes from freezing. Wrap and insulate all water pipes in unheated […]
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Preventing Heating Oil From Freezing
When the temperature outdoors drops below freezing, the heating oil in your outdoor tank starts to thicken. This thickening is commonly referred to as “gelling”. The heating oil doesn’t freeze but instead turns into a gel-like material. The reason for this is that the paraffin or wax in heating oil starts to crystallize, separating itself […]
