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Feb 24, 2023 4:07:01 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Pennsylvania Expected to Receive Additional LIHEAP Funding for the 2022-23 Heating Season

LIHEAP, which stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of grants. Within the next few weeks, Pennsylvania is anticipating receipt of additional funding for LIHEAP this season. The additional funding will allow customers to receive more grants towards heating emergencies, such as oil deliveries, if need be.

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Feb 17, 2023 2:11:41 PM by Logan Donahue - 4 comments

Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Oil Tank Get Too Low

During the coldest nights of the winter, a homeowner's worst nightmare is to run out of oil. There are many reasons to not let your oil tank get too low -- besides running out on the coldest night of the year. So, other than running the risk of no heat in the middle of a Delaware Valley winter, what happens when you get too low on oil?

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Nov 7, 2022 1:04:16 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

What's Causing High Heating Oil Prices?

Since just the beginning of October, home heating oil prices in Pennsylvania have increased by over a dollar per gallon. Whether consumers are seeing prices online, hearing them over the phone, or coming home to see their ticket after an automatic delivery, everyone shares the same feelings: shock, stress, and confusion. While many may think that oil delivery companies are setting these high prices, they really only have a small say in the grand scheme of things.

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Nov 1, 2022 2:21:21 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

How to Apply for LIHEAP Grants

The LIHEAP Season officially starts today, November 1^st. Here are the main details to know for those looking for assistance with their home-heating bills.

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Oct 10, 2022 1:48:06 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Are Home Heating Oil Prices Comparable to Gasoline?

High gas prices and overall inflation have greatly affected U.S. homeowners as of late. Those who heat their home with oil have felt the pain even more so, as oil prices remain volatile and continue to rise. One question we often get is "Gas prices have been going down; why aren't oil prices decreasing too?" Although both home heating oil and gasoline are derived from crude oil, they are two different products. Unfortunately, that means that you can't always compare the prices at the pump to the costs to heat your home.

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Sep 16, 2022 3:11:42 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

What to Know for the LIHEAP 2022-23 Season

LIHEAP, which stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of grants. With the heating season approaching and oil prices remaining high, we wanted to share this information from LIHEAP so that customers to know how to get assistance.

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Jul 22, 2022 4:41:18 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

9 Benefits of Oil Heat

Whether you heat your home using oil, gas, or electricity, there are always pros and cons. While it may seem like everyone is trying to switch off of oil heat nowadays, it is still one of the most popular fuel sources. Here are six reasons why oil heat is a good choice for your home.

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Jul 8, 2022 2:02:08 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

How to Choose the Right Heating Oil Company

With a multitude of different heating oil companies to choose from, how do you know which is best for your home heating needs? After you've found all the companies in your area, there are some factors you should consider when picking the right company. You should look for a full-service company that'll be able to handle all of your oil and HVAC needs.

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Jun 7, 2022 4:35:26 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Heating Oil Delivery & Service Plan Options

At ECI Comfort, we offer several different options when it comes to heating oil delivery and service plans. We want to give our customers that options that best fit their needs. Check out our delivery options, service plan options, and budget plan details below.

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Mar 23, 2022 1:39:05 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

How Surging Oil Prices Are Affecting Homeowners

Oil prices are bad for those with home heating oil, and gas price are bad for anyone that drives. But how do these rising prices affect other aspects of your life?

It's no surprise that gas and heating oil prices have been on the rise recently. However you may not think about how this is affecting other industries and your daily spending. We'll look at a few of the areas where U.S. homeowners are being hit with price increases.

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Feb 4, 2022 1:49:26 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Residential Heating Oil Prices Continue to Rise

Oil prices have been steadily rising since December. Since the first week of January 2022 alone, residential heating oil prices have gone from $3.39/gallon to $3.77/gallon. This is compared to $2.569/gallon at the close of January 2021.

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Jan 11, 2022 4:53:03 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

The Importance of the Whistle/Vent Pipe on Your Oil Tank

How does the whistle on your oil tank work, and what does it have to do with getting your tank filled? We will explain these answers so that you know exactly how we fill your tank during an oil delivery.

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Nov 30, 2021 12:18:45 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Won't Help High Oil Prices

President Biden announced last week that he would be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Re serve (SPR) after a failed attempt at getting OPEC to increase oil production.

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Nov 12, 2021 11:20:04 AM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

$3.37 Billion in LIHEAP Funding Released to States by The US Dept of Health & Human Services

As of November 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released $3.37 billion in LIHEAP Funding to states. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps families living on low incomes by paying their heating bills in the form of a cash grant.

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Nov 8, 2021 2:29:34 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

What You Should Know About the Rise in Home Heating Costs

Predicting heating oil and gas prices is tough in such a volatile market, but it seems that one thing right now is certain: homeowners should expect to pay significantly more to heat their home this winter compared to years prior.

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