Tips for Your Home
Do it Differently This Year: Save Smart with a Wi-Fi Thermostat
Many of us view the New Year as a fresh start; an opportunity to set and achieve new goals. Whether it’s to lose 20 pounds, become a better person or save energy, each year we set a plan to meet our ambitious goals, but often lose motivation right around the middle of February. Do it…
Read More10 Ways To Save Money On Home Heating Oil
The cold winter weather can tempt us all to crank up the heat. Not so fast…. before you reach for your thermostat, learn how to save money on home heating oil through conservation and smart choices first. Point Bay Fuel is committed to helping New Jersey homeowners conserve energy and save money, while staying comfortable,…
Read MoreYour Ultimate List of Apps to Help Reduce Energy Usage
Gotta love technology, right? But with so many apps on the market, it can be tough to determine which ones are reliable and which ones will just take up precious space on your mobile phone. We found a handful of apps that specifically help you calculate, track and reduce energy usage at your home or…
Read MoreCozy Up with Consistent Oil Heating Systems and More Hacks to Stay Warm this Winter
Ready or not, here comes the chill of winter. If you’ve lived in New Jersey through winter before, you already know what we’re about to face. You also know that the best way to stay warm through these next few months is to be prepared. So, before you crank up the thermostat and curl up…
Read MoreKeep Your Home Safe While You’re Traveling: Prevent Home Heating Oil From Gelling
Planning to leave town over the holidays, go on a winter vacation or you’ve just been assigned a long business trip? Be sure to prioritize home safety while you’re traveling. From locking the windows to prevent burglaries to scheduling preventative maintenance to prevent home heating oil from gelling, the following guidelines will help homeowners ensure…
Read MoreFeeling Winter Allergy Symptoms? Check your Furnace.
Most of us don’t associate the cold months with allergies. Even though you’re not facing pollen problems in December, indoor allergens can still pose a problem. Dealing with winter allergy symptoms like the sniffling, sneezing and wheezing, can be a drag. From cats, dogs, dust mites, cockroach droppings and mold, allergies can affect New Jersey residents…
Read MoreNew to Oil Heat in New Jersey? Here’s What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
If you’re moving to a new home that uses oil heat in New Jersey, or perhaps this upcoming season will be your first winter using your tank, you may have some questions about how it works and how you should maintain it. The Point Bay Fuel team of professional heating service technicians have put together some…
Read MoreDo You Have an Above Ground Oil Tank? Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you have a home with an above ground oil tank? We understand that you may have some questions about location options and maintenance needs. But not to worry, Point Bay has been keeping families warm all winter long in Ocean and Monmouth counties since 1906. We’re here to provide you with the best information…
Read MoreAre You Spending Too Much? 8 Surprising Ways to Slash Energy Costs for Good
According to predictions from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), energy costs are expected to increase this winter (through March 31) compared with last winter. Their latest report, “Short Term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook,” forecasts that the average household expenditures for heating oil will be 38% higher than last winter due to higher expected…
Read MoreSolutions for Controlling Indoor Home Humidity
Each of us face a plethora of risks to our health every day. Some of these risks are unseen to the human eye, such as environmental pollutants and too-low (or too high) humidity levels. To optimize indoor air quality in your home and at your business, it must be fresh, clean and have the proper…
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