Need Help Ordering Heating Oil?

Date: December 16, 2025

Tips for choosing the best heating oil delivery provider for your home.

If you’ve recently moved into a home that uses heating oil, you might be wondering how to manage your fuel supply. Figuring out when and how to order heating oil can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. However, when you partner with a dependable local provider, the process is simple and stress-free.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about managing your heating oil and choosing the right company to keep your home warm throughout the year.

How to Check Your Heating Oil Tank Level

First, you’ll need to locate your heating oil tank, which is usually in your basement, garage or another enclosed area. On top of the tank, you’ll see a gauge with markings like F (Full), ¾, ½ and ¼. A float inside a clear vial indicates the current fuel level.

To know how much oil you have, it helps to know your tank’s capacity. For example, if you have a standard 275-gallon tank and the gauge reads ½, you have about 138 gallons remaining. As a general rule, it’s best to order a refill when your tank reaches the ¼ mark to avoid running out.

How to Prepare for a Heating Oil Delivery

To ensure your delivery goes smoothly, there are a few simple steps you can take:

• Clear a path: Make sure the path to your fill pipe is free of any obstacles like toys, yard equipment and debris.
• Keep pets indoors: For the safety of your pets and the delivery driver, please keep them inside during the delivery window.
• Shovel in winter: During snowy weather, clear a path on your driveway and walkway to the fill pipe. This ensures our drivers can access your tank safely and efficiently.
• Unlock any gates: If your fill pipe is behind a gate or fence, please ensure it is unlocked on your delivery day.

Choosing the Best Heating Oil Company

Selecting the right heating oil provider is crucial for ensuring reliable service and peace of mind. Here are key factors to consider when making your choice:

• High-quality fuel: Look for a company that provides premium fuel. Cubby Oil & Energy delivers Bioheat® fuel, a cleaner-burning blend of ultra-low sulfur heating oil and renewable biodiesel. This fuel is not only better for the environment but also improves your heating system’s efficiency and longevity.
• A proven track record: Choose a provider with a long history of reliable service. Cubby Oil & Energy has been serving the Greater Boston area since 1945, earning thousands of five-star reviews for our dependable deliveries and excellent customer care.
• A locally-based delivery team: A local company understands the specific needs and challenges of your area, especially during harsh New England winters. Our team is based right here, so we can respond quickly and efficiently.
• Automatic delivery: The best providers offer automatic delivery to eliminate the stress of monitoring your tank. At Cubby, we use a sophisticated system to track your fuel usage and schedule deliveries proactively, so you never have to worry about running out.
• An in-house service arm: A full-service company can handle both your fuel delivery and any necessary equipment repairs or maintenance. Cubby’s expert technicians are available to service your heating system, ensuring it runs at peak performance.
• Pricing and payment options: Managing heating costs is easier with flexible payment plans. We offer a monthly budget plan to spread your fuel costs evenly throughout the year and a capped-price plan to protect you from market price spikes.

For reliable service from a company that truly cares, contact Cubby Oil & Energy today and become a customer.