You may only think about your home’s heating oil tank when Harned Durham arrives for a delivery, but it deserves more attention than that. Regular maintenance and awareness of its condition are essential, especially if it’s more than 20 years old.
With time, heating oil tanks can corrode and develop leaks, resulting in failures that can have serious consequences. Such failures can lead to costs amounting to thousands of dollars, not only for cleanup and remediation, but also for the removal of your old tank and the installation of a new one.
Harned Durham offers expert installation of aboveground oil tanks. We remove them and replace them with quality new ones.
Today’s heating oil tanks are vastly different from the ones of a few decades ago. Many come with double walls and weld-free construction to help prevent tank failure. Our experts will go over your options to make sure you get the best tank for your budget.
We’ll also make sure you get the heating oil tank size that meets your home’s needs. These are the two most common sizes.
275 gallons: This tank size is ideal for smaller homes with one or two bedrooms. They are available in horizontal and vertical designs.
330 gallons: This tank size is used for homes with three or more bedrooms.
If you need another size, either larger or smaller, we install those, as well.
You don’t want to wait for your tank to fail before you replace it. That’s why it is important to regularly inspect it. Get in touch with Harned Durham right away for a service call, if you notice any of these issues on your tank:
Corrosion or rust on the tank’s exterior: Rust and corrosion are unmistakable signs that the tank is deteriorating and requires immediate attention.
Weeping: If condensation forms on the outside of the tank even long after it has been filled, it may indicate problems.
Blistering: If the paint on the underside of the tank looks blistered, it is a sign of potential corrosion inside the tank.
The smell of oil: Sometimes, heating oil tanks can develop pinhole leaks that are difficult to see with the naked eye. However, a strong odor of oil near the tank area is a good indicator that they’re there.
Oil stains: Oil stains on the floor, ground or near the tank’s connections may signify leaks.
Harned Durham is here to help with your heating oil tank. Contact us today to learn more.
Harned Durham is a local business that treats our customers like the neighbors you are. Whether you need fuel delivery or equipment services, we’ll be there when you need us!
