Fall 2010
A Newsletter from Northboro Oil Co., Inc.
President’s Letter
Stop Ignoring Your
Heating System!
For better or for worse, it’s the American Way: These days we need the latest and the
greatest in everything. You’ve got to have the most up-to-date computer technology or
the hottest mobile device. You might trade in your car sooner than you need to just to
have the newest model. And your children have their eyes on this fall’s sneakers or toys,
because anything else is “so last year.”
And throughout all these upgrades, stands your poor oil boiler or furnace! It may
be performing at 75% … 70% … or even 60% efficiency, burning oil like there’s
no tomorrow.
Stop ignoring your heating system, and call us for an upgrade! We’re talking about
your home comfort … your family’s warmth … one of the basic necessities of life!
If your current heating system is more than 20 years old, call Northboro Oil
now for a FREE, no-obligation, in-home heating system consultation. Today’s
boilers and furnaces are super-efficient, cleaner, quieter and smaller – and can save
you up to 30% in energy costs. A home that used 1,000 gallons last year could
reduce consumption to 700 gallons with an upgrade, for a one-year savings of $900
(assuming a price of $3/gallon). With savings like that, your new heating system is
paid for in just a few years.
While you’re at it, why not consider upgrading your cooling equipment too? If you
install a qualifying model by the December 31 deadline, you’re eligible for the $1,500
federal tax credit.
By the way, if you’re not ready to upgrade your boiler, furnace or air conditioner,
we also offer affordable energy-saving devices, such as programmable thermostats
and burner controls that respond to the outside temperature. Give us a call and learn
how you can conserve for just pennies a day!
From our family to yours, we wish you a happy, safe, cozy and comfortable fall.
Sincerely,
VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
Paul Maney
WWW.NORTHBOROOIL.COM
Order fuel deliveries … request service …
pay your bills online … and so much more!
508-393-6200
Fuel Quality
Matters!
Why do you insist on some brands
rather than others when grocery
shopping? Because quality matters!
The same goes for Oilheat – we don’t
just deliver any oil at Northboro …
we deliver oil blended with Heating
Oil Plus.
Heating Oil Plus is a special additive
for cleaner, more efficient and more
cost-effective fuel combustion – and
it saves you the cost of potentially
expensive maintenance house calls.
We add Heating Oil Plus to your fuel
at no extra charge – just another way
we go the extra mile to exceed your
expectations.
A Newsletter from Northboro Oil Co., Inc.
Common Home Heating
Myths SHATTERED!
Throughout our many years in business, we’ve advised customers who
thought they were doing the right thing in regard to their home heating,
but were actually doing the opposite. Here are a few examples.
Is Your Water
Heater in
Hot Water?
Maybe your long, hot shower isn’t
as long or as hot as it used to
be. Maybe you’ve just installed
a dishwasher. Or maybe your
family has expanded and you’re
taking more baths and washing
more clothes than ever before.
If so, it may be time to replace
or upgrade your water heater.
Northboro can help!
We have the finest energyefficient models on the market
today … and, of course, the
finest technicians who can install
your equipment in a jiffy! Our
customers with new water heaters
have told us how impressed they
are with having low-cost access
to virtually unlimited amounts
of hot water. The latest units
produce a reliable, inexpensive
supply of domestic hot water
and have high recovery rates,
meaning they can heat large
amounts of water quickly.
We have several types of
water heaters to choose from
– indirect-fired, direct-fired,
aqua booster and tankless coil.
Forbes.com lists tankless water
heaters as one of its “Nine EarthFriendly Fixes for Your Home,”
citing that these on-demand water
heaters use 25% to 35% less
energy than conventional tanks.
Call us today at (508) 393-6200
to find out which water heater is
best for your needs and budget.
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Myth #1: If you turn the thermostat to its highest setting, the heat will go on faster.
We’ve heard this story from plenty of customers: They come home to a cold house and,
wanting immediate heat, turn the thermostat up … and then higher … and higher still.
Fact: Most boilers and furnaces deliver heat at the same rate no matter
how high they’re set. So the best thing to do is to just set your system at the
temperature you’d like, and your unit will heat your home as fast as it can. Of
course, if your system simply doesn’t seem to be giving you heat, give us a call.
Myth #2: If you want to upgrade for more heat, you should buy the biggest
heating system possible.
This is a common myth that our service manager encounters when speaking with
customers who feel that bigger is better.
Fact: When it’s time to upgrade your boiler or furnace, choosing one of the
correct size (we’re talking about heating output, not inches) is critical. Oversized
heating systems are more inefficient and expensive to operate. During your free
in-home heating system consultation, our service manager will look at your home,
review your family’s needs, and figure out exactly which size system to install.
Myth #3: If you go away on vacation, you should turn your heat off completely.
We don’t want our customers to learn the truth the hard way – read on.
Fact: Never turn your boiler or furnace off when you go away during the
winter. Your pipes could freeze and burst – not a pleasant discovery when you
return home! Instead, turn your thermostat to 55 degrees, which saves money,
keeps water pipes warm and prevents condensation on walls and windows. You
should also arrange for your home to be checked while you are away – or ask us
about a remote sensing device, which lets Northboro Oil check it for you.
PHIL, THE FILL PIPE SAYS,
“THANKS FOR CLEARING
THE WAY FOR DELIVERIES!”
“Pssst … it’s me, Phil, your oil fill pipe! When the leaves fall
this autumn and the snow falls this winter, I can surprise your
Northboro Oil deliveryman with a disappearing act. He may be
searching to find me from memory or a general description of
the location on the delivery ticket. I wouldn’t want you to miss
a delivery! Please help me out by simply removing the leaves
or snow that might block the path to yours truly. You might also
consider placing a marker or flag next to me to signal ‘here I am!’
You’ll be assured of a full tank of oil when you need it and the
Northboro delivery people – and I – will appreciate your help!”
Your fill pipe,
Phil
P.S. Northboro Oil and I really care about your safety,
so if you are a senior citizen or have medical issues,
please don’t do anything that might put your health at risk.
Service Plans Are Not Fancy Extras
Regular preventive
maintenance helps
your boiler or
furnace achieve
optimum efficiency
and deliver
heat quickly and
reliably month after
month. Enrolling
in the Northboro Oil
Complete Comfort Plan
will provide the essential
care your system needs
to run as efficiently and
as safely as possible – and
will help you avoid some
potentially dangerous
“what if” situations.
What if you were
without heat on
the coldest night
of the year?
This is a situation
we encounter
every winter, and
unfortunately, it could
happen to anybody. Having a Northboro
Oil Complete Comfort Plan means you
receive priority emergency response,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on
the coldest night of the year.
Oilheat Is One
Little Thing We
Get from Crude Oil
When you stop and think
about it, it’s amazing how
many things get their start
from crude oil. From comfy
synthetic fabrics to the
medicines that make us feel
better, from fertilizers that
help our gardens grow to
the toys our kids play with
– none of these would be
around without oil.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Agency
What if your heating system
needed an important part that
you could not afford?
Emergencies do occur – and we’ve
seen customers pay a week’s salary or
more for a boiler part that could have
been covered under our Complete
Comfort Plan. Our plan covers
over 30 essential system parts.
If any of these parts requires repair or
replacement due to normal wear and
tear, we’ll replace it at no cost. Our
plan also includes an annual tune-up
and inspection, which spares you from
a potentially expensive repair.
Here is how a barrel (42 gallons)
of crude oil breaks down:
Diesel – 10.31
Other Distillates (heating oil) – 1.38
Jet Fuel – 4.07
Other Products – 7.01
Heavy Fuel Oil (residual) – 1.68
Liquefied Petroleum Gases – 1.72
Gasoline – 18.56
What if you just extended your
equipment warranty?
An extended warranty provides
repairs or equipment replacement in
the event that your heating system
fails to perform properly, but does not
include any preventive maintenance.
Our Complete Comfort Plan, on the
other hand, proactively delivers the
preventive care that your equipment
needs to perform efficiently and
reliably throughout the cold months.
For more information on our service
plans, please call us at (508) 393-6200.
Did you know
that these are
just some things
made from oil?
• Ink
• Crayons
• Bubble gum
• Dishwashing
liquids
• Deodorant
• Eyeglasses
• CDs and DVDs
• Tires
• Ammonia
• Heart valves
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Northboro Oil Co., Inc.
247 West Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-6200
www.NorthboroOil.com
They Make It Sound
So Cheap and Easy!
National Grid wants you to convert to natural gas.
Northboro Oil wants you to know the real facts.
Lately, you may have received information in the mail
from National Grid asking you to convert to natural
gas. The utility tells you that “natural gas saves you
money,” and reassures you how inexpensive and
convenient it is to convert.
Here’s the real story: Oilheat is a better value than
natural gas.
Converting your Oilheat system to natural gas
can cost up to $6,500, once you include the new
equipment, ductwork, tank removal, plumbing,
electrical work, and chimney liner. On the other hand, Money Magazine has
reported that upgrading to today’s high-efficiency Oilheat systems could “save
you more money than any other home improvement project” and concludes
that “the cost of converting would probably be higher than the savings.”
DON’T CONVERT … CONSERVE!
How May
We Help You?
At Northboro Oil, we’re always happy to provide
you with any information that you need. Please
fill out this form and return it to us. One of our
representatives will be in contact with you as
soon as possible.
Yes, I’d like to …
qUpgrade to a more energy-efficient
heating system.
qLearn more about affordable energy
saving devices.
qUpgrade to a new, high-efficiency air
conditioner.
qFind out about remote low-temperature
sensing devices.
q Ensure maximum heating system
performance with your Complete
Comfort Plan.
qReplace my water heater with a reliable,
super-efficient model.
Please tell us what you think of our newsletter:
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Conservation reduces your energy bills and is better for the environment. And
the full-service Oilheat professionals at Northboro Oil can help you curb
energy consumption, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Our efficiency experts can evaluate your heating system to identify conservation
opportunities, and then implement energy-saving measures. For your heating
system efficiency evaluation, contact Northboro today at (508) 393-6200.
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Northboro Oil Co., Inc.
247 West Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-6200