{"id":176,"date":"2020-08-24T14:03:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T14:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngshomecomfort.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2020-08-25T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T15:39:48","slug":"things-you-need-to-know-about-oil-tank-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngshomecomfort.com\/blog\/things-you-need-to-know-about-oil-tank-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Need to Know About Oil Tank Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you use oil to heat your home in the winter, you probably don\u2019t give much thought to the heating oil tank that stores the fuel. You especially aren\u2019t thinking about it before temperatures really start to dip.<\/p>\n

Yet it\u2019s the perfect time to determine your oil tank safety and make sure your tank is in good condition.<\/p>\n

We at Young\u2019s Home Comfort think about oil tank safety year-round because our goal is to keep customers comfortable and safe. It\u2019s why our HVAC specialists perform initial inspections on new tanks or the tanks of our new customers. We examine the integrity of your home\u2019s fuel tank for any potential problems before we fill it with oil.<\/p>\n

Our Ultrasonic Tank Test can determine the integrity of your oil tank and help prevent the harmful results of an oil spill or leak.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/h2>\n

The best way to avoid the impact of unsafe oil release is to prevent it.<\/p>\n

Over a tank\u2019s lifespan, weak spots can form. Spills or leaks of heating oil can damage your home and\/or the environment. Your oil tanks should be routinely inspected for corrosion, holes, loose joints, leaking pipes, and more.<\/p>\n

Aboveground Storage Tank:<\/strong> Oil tanks located in a basement or outside the home need to be structurally sound. Are the supporting legs showing signs of rust?<\/p>\n

Sometimes rust and corrosion begin on the inside of a tank, unseen by visual inspection alone. An ultrasonic tank test can detect tank rot that\u2019s occurring from the inside out. Our HVAC technicians can use the ultrasonic test to determine if your oil tank has a safe thickness or if there are weak spots.<\/p>\n

Below Ground Oil Tank<\/strong>: Oil tanks located underground can have clogged tank vents from small animals creating nests. Water could have gotten into your tank, causing corrosion and introducing bacteria. There\u2019s a lot at stake here if your oil tank fails.\u00a0 While we cannot test underground tanks, we encourage you to contact us regarding any concerns you may have.<\/p>\nSchedule an Oil Tank Monitoring & Inspection<\/a>\n

Environmental Damage<\/h2>\n

A weakness in your home\u2019s oil tank doesn\u2019t just mean insufficient heating. The failed safety of your residential heating oil tank could:<\/p>\n