Massachusetts Bioheat dealer sports new truck wraps
“I've never seen a more beautiful truck,” said Ryan Roy, the director of operations for Massachusetts-based Cleghorn Oil. “This is the crown jewel, the showpiece of our fleet. I almost want to put it on a pedestal and …
Point 'n' Click
It’s no secret that brick and mortar retailers are feeling the impact of e-commerce over the internet. What is not so well known is how few heating oil and HVAC marketers are offering their customers the option …
Rockin Robin ("Tweet, tweet, tweet")
Though the song, first released by Bobby Day in 1958 (and re-released numerous times through the years), was a little before my time, there is no doubt that it is a catchy tune. However, it …
Industry News and Events
REP. BASS URGES PASSAGE OF NORA; GAINS ANOTHER CO-SPONSOR Rep. Charlie Bass (R-NH-02), lead sponsor of NEFI-backed legislation to renew the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), made a compelling appeal to his House colleagues urging its …
Lessons from our Breakthrough Groups
Talking with people in our industry lately has got me thinking back to when I was a kid. I would come home whining to my dad about the trials of youth. “I got benched today, …
How do you calculate GPM
There are many formulas and equations that make up the underpinnings of a properly operating hydronic system. There is one in particular that once understood, allows you to “see” what’s going on in any hydronic …
NEFI battles costly on-board recorder mandate
The final surface transportation or “highway” bill approved by United States Congress was signed into law by President Obama earlier this summer. The new law includes a costly measure that will require the installation of …
The online marketing corner
Q: I think we run an excellent business, but a few disgruntled customers have posted bad reviews about us. Is there anything I can do about that? A: No, but that’s the good news! As a …
Clean sweep but keep the oil
Every story has an origin. According to Manheim, PA homeowner Tim Slusser, the story of his “New” home’s massive makeover started with a puddle in the mechanical room. He and his wife had just purchased …