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Energy Reduction Tips

March 12, 2014

Contents0.1 Tip #1 – Check for Drafts0.2 Tip #2 – Adjust the Thermostat0.3 Tip #3 – Go on Auto-Pilot0.4 Tip #4 – Audit Your Home0.5 Tip #5 – Sign Up for Energy-Reducing Programs at Columbus Energies1 Call Columbus Energies Today! Regardless of the type of residential fuel that you use to heat your New England…

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How To Choose The Proper Sized Propane Tank

January 13, 2014

Contents1 The Facts: What You Need to Know About Propane1.1 A General History of Propane2 Other Benefits of Using a Home Propane Tank3 Where to Find Propane Companies Near Me When you live in an area where there is no natural gas, homeowners begin searching for comparable alternatives. A home propane tank is a common…

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Common HVAC Problems In The Winter

December 13, 2013

Contents0.1 #1 – Iced Heat Pump0.2 #2 – Temperature Issues0.3 #3 – Pump Keeps Running0.4 #4 – Cold Rooms1 Call Columbus Energies for HVAC Problems in Massachusetts Having a strong and efficient HVAC system is an important part of homeownership in the North East. It is important for homeowners to hire an experienced HVAC repair…

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The Benefits Of Automatic Home Heating Oil Delivery

December 13, 2013

Contents1 How It Works2 Why It Works2.1 The Advantages of Choosing Columbus Energies For those who use home heating oil to keep their homes warm and cozy, it’s time to consider the advantages associated with signing up for an automatic delivery program from your local service provider of heating oil in Southeastern Massachusetts. It is…

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How To Maintain Propane Appliances

November 25, 2013

Contents1 Basic Maintenance Information1.1 What You Can Do At Home1.2 Basic Connection Information1.3 Tips for Getting New Propane-Powered Appliances With so many Rhode Island and Massachusetts homeowners switching to propane from natural gas, it makes sense that inquiries online for tips on how to properly maintain propane-powered appliances would be on the rise. While most…

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How Much Heating Oil Is In My Storage Tank?

October 28, 2013

Contents1 The “Sounding” Method for Checking Your Residential Oil Tank1.1 STEP ONE: Determine the Size of Your Oil Tank1.2 STEP TWO: Take a Height Measurement of the Tank1.3 STEP THREE: Calculate the Amount of Oil in the Tank1.4 Never Ever Run Out of Oil One of the most common questions asked by home heating oil customers is learning…

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Advantages Of Using Propane In Massachusetts

September 15, 2013

Contents0.1 How is Petroleum Gas Used?0.2 What is Propane Gas?0.3 How Do Homeowners Get Propane in Massachusetts?0.4 Is Propane Environmentally-Friendly?0.5 Are Propane Appliances Energy Efficient?1 Columbus Energies Makes It Easy to Get and Use Propane Homeowners have a lot of choices when it comes to the type of fuel that they use to power and…

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Are You Ready for a Standby Generator?

August 27, 2013

Contents1 What Is a Standby Generator?2 How Does a Standby Generator Work?3 Are There Any Problems Owning a Standby Generator?4 Is This a Do-It-Yourself Type Installation?5 Columbus Energies Can Help! If you live in the northeastern states you have first-hand knowledge of the power that nature can wield. The storms that homeowners in Massachusetts and…

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Why Oil Tanks Fail & What You Need To Know

June 26, 2013

Contents1 Why Heating Oil Tanks Fail1.1 The Benefits of a Preventative Maintenance Program1.2 Why Are Heating Oil Tanks a Concern?1.3 Signs You Might Have to Replace a Heating Oil Tank2 Preventative Maintenance Program in Massachusetts If you are a Massachusetts homeowner who uses heating oil to warm your home, there are things you need to…

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Reasons To Convert Your Heating To Propane

May 29, 2013

Contents1 The Many Advantages of Using Propane1.1 Lower Carbon Foot Print1.2 PGANE Offers a $500 Rebate for Propane Conversion2 Where to Get Propane and Propane Appliances in New England Propane is becoming the energy source of choice in the United States and around the world due, in large part, to increased propane production in North…

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