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When it comes to heating your home on the South Shore, the type of equipment you have plays a critical role in comfort, efficiency, and cost. There are several types of heating systems, each with its own set of advantages and characteristics. Knowing what type of heating equipment you have and recognizing when it might […]

The holiday season is over, which means it’s time for the coldest months of the year on the Massachusetts South Shore. Freezing weather can spell disaster for MA homeowners. Along with the discomfort and stress that a no-heat emergency can cause, you also run the risk of allowing your plumbing to freeze, causing permanent (and […]

Keeping a heating oil tank on the premises of your Massachusetts South Shore home is a great way to maintain a steady supply of clean, safe heating fuel. However, oil tanks don’t last forever, and every heating oil tank will eventually pass its intended lifespan. It’s up to you to know when oil tank replacement […]

New England winters can be brutal, to say the least. Make the cold temperatures a little easier to deal with when you sign up for automatic fuel delivery from Ken Duval Oil. Why do so many South Shore residents enjoy automatic fuel delivery? Not only does it provide reliable, convenient warmth throughout the winter months, […]

Looking for ways to reduce your home comfort bill this summer in the Massachusetts South Shore? There are lots of things you can do during the warmer seasons to cut back on your heating oil usage, boost your air conditioner’s efficiency, and reduce your energy usage overall. Cutting back in these ways will lower your […]

Summer is quickly approaching, and Massachusetts homeowners are preparing their homes for another season of running through sprinklers, backyard barbeques, and graduation parties. One thing is for certain: this season, you count on your A/C to keep you comfortable when the weather gets hot, and if your system has aged past its prime, you might […]

If your heating and air conditioning system has been operating well, you likely haven’t thought about the underlying maintenance it might need to keep it running smoothly. Luckily, springtime is the perfect time of year to schedule your yearly tune-up to help reduce your risk of a mid-season breakdown. Neglecting to have your unit serviced […]

If you live on the South Shore of Massachusetts and you heat your home with oil, you may be wondering whether your oil tank needs to be replaced. This can be a difficult question to answer, although there are a few telltale signs that your oil tank may be reaching the end of its life. […]

It’s a more commonly asked question than you might think!  In fact, ordering fuel doesn’t have to be difficult. Anyone can learn to read a tank gauge to know when you have to order fuel to prevent a no-heat emergency, and Ken Duval Oil will show you how easy the process is! Keep reading to […]

If you’re a heating oil user on the South Shore of Massachusetts, then you might be wondering what factors affect your heating oil usage. Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place. At Ken Duval Oil, we make the effort to be sure that our customers are always in the know about things that affect their […]