How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Fuel Delivery
Winter has arrived in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and the team at Sunshine Fuels & Energy Services wants to make sure that your next fuel delivery goes as smoothly as possible. We know remembering to prepare for a fuel delivery may not be top of mind during the holiday season, so our experts created a simple checklist of things you can do to make it easy and safe for our delivery drivers to bring you the heating oil or propane gas you need. Keep reading this blog to learn how you can help our drivers make your delivery as efficient as possible.
Top 5 Tips to Make Your Fuel Deliveries a Breeze
Clear & Mark Your Fill Pipe or Propane Tank
Please be sure to clear away any snow from around your fill pipe or propane tank so that our drivers can deliver your fuel in a timely manner. It might also be a good idea to place a flag or driveway stake near the fill pipe or propane tank so it’s easy to find.
Unlock Your Gates
Have a fence with a gate on your property that’s between our driver and your fill pipe or propane tank? Make sure it’s unlocked so our driver can easily deliver your fuel.
Make Sure Animals Are Inside
Please bring your dog or other pets indoors before we arrive to deliver your fuel. Many animals can be frightened by the sounds our trucks make, which isn’t good for us or them!
Move Any Buried Hazards
Many of us have lawn décor, garden hoses, and other objects on our properties that might not get taken inside during winter. We ask that you check the snow for anything that could potentially be a tripping hazard and remove it.
Shovel or Plow Your Driveway
Keeping your driveway free of snow and ice is an important step to ensure a smooth fuel delivery. Remember that our trucks are wider than your car, so they need some extra room!
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Ready for a Fuel Delivery? Reach out to Sunshine Fuels & Energy Services!
Here’s a bonus tip for you: bookmark this blog post so you have it for reference in case you need it this winter. Then, head on over to our online customer portal to schedule your next fuel delivery. You can also sign up for automatic oil or propane delivery if you’d like to let us handle your fuel levels and scheduling this season. This convenient service is available to our customers at no extra cost! We can’t wait to bring you the fuel you need to keep your home and family warm this winter.
