by Cromwell Energy | Oct 12, 2026 | Home Heating, Oil
If you heat your Connecticut home with oil, one of the most common questions heading into winter is: How much heating oil should I expect to use? For many Connecticut households, roughly 700 to 1,000 gallons of heating oil over the course of a heating season can serve...
by Cromwell Energy | Oct 12, 2026 | Furnaces, Home Heating
Connecticut winters can put a heating system to the test. Freezing temperatures, snowstorms, ice and long stretches of cold weather can force a furnace or boiler to run for hours at a time. Taking care of a few heating-system maintenance tasks during the fall can help...
by Cromwell Energy | Aug 25, 2026 | Home Heating, Mini-Split Heat Pump
Connecticut homeowners are increasingly interested in heat pumps – but that does not necessarily mean they need to abandon their dependable oil heating systems. For many homes, the most practical solution is a hybrid heating approach that uses a ductless or...
by Cromwell Energy | Jul 10, 2026 | Air Conditioning, Home Heating, HVAC
Before replacing a furnace, boiler, air conditioner, or heat pump, it helps to understand one critical number: BTUs. BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. In HVAC terms, BTUs measure how much heating or cooling capacity a system can deliver. The right BTU capacity...
by Cromwell Energy | Jul 10, 2026 | Home Heating, Oil Tank
For many Connecticut homeowners, replacing a heating oil tank can feel like a big project – especially if the tank is located in a basement, utility room, garage, or another tight space. The good news is that oil tank replacement is typically a structured,...
by Cromwell Energy | Jun 29, 2026 | Home Heating, Oil Tank
For many Connecticut homeowners, a basement oil tank is simply part of the home – something tucked away in the corner that quietly stores fuel year after year. But like any major home system component, oil tanks do not last forever. Understanding the average...
