Summer is a popular time for selling and buying homes, and with the local housing market as hot as our August temperatures, we thought we might provide you with some useful information to help if you’re house-hunting.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or moving to Nova Scotia, you might know that while homes in many parts of Canada may be predominantly heated with natural gas or electricity, the most common method for heating in Nova Scotia remains oil. Oil heating continues to be one of the most safe, efficient, and comfortable ways to stay warm in our cold and damp Maritime climate.
If you are evaluating the purchase of a house that is equipped with an oil heating system, you should make sure you have the equipment inspected by a qualified technician. He or she will examine the age and condition of the furnace, water heater/boiler, heating duct outlets and radiators, and indoor or outdoor oil tanks. They will do an efficiency test and check for leaks, sounds and odours. They will also look for and review the service record of the furnace if that exists. Finally, they will give you a full report that you can use to assess the cost of any repairs or upgrades that may be recommended.
At Scotia Fuels, we have a popular FREE oil heating equipment inspection for any new home buyer. This ‘no-strings-attached’ service is performed by one of our licenced technicians. If any repair or equipment replacement is necessary, Scotia Fuels offers installation and payment options to fit any budget, and there is no mark-up over the price of the equipment – you pay what we pay.
Scotia Fuels has been a full-service home heating oil provider in metro Halifax for over 50 years. We provide a complete service package that is included in the price of our oil that covers annual furnace inspections and tune-ups, 24-hour emergency service, and automatic oil delivery. Finally, we are recommended by 99% of our customers.
If you would like to take advantage of our free inspection, you can easily access it through our website https://scotiafuels.com/contact-us/, or even better, give us a call at 902-453-2121. One of our friendly, full-time staff will answer the phone within two rings. We’d love to include you as one of our newest customers.