Your home’s oil tank will probably last between fifteen and twenty years before you need to replace it. These are the signs that you should replace your oil tank to avoid the inconvenience of its sudden failure.

Broken Fuel Guage or Vent Alarm

When these parts break, they cannot indicate that your tank needs refilling, and oil delivery personnel will bypass your home. As a result, your home may not have adequate fuel for heat during cold winter months.

High Bills

Unusually high heating bills could indicate that your tank uses more oil than necessary to heat your home adequately. Your home’s oil tank may be due for a replacement when the cost to sufficiently heat your home continues to rise despite your efforts to conserve energy.

Oil Near the Tank

If you find wet spots on your tank or puddles of oil on the ground beneath it, you may need to arrange for an oil tank removal Westchester County NY.  These signs may indicate cracks or corrosion that are often costly and beyond repair.

Leg Instability

Your oil tank’s legs can provide valuable information about your tank’s overall condition. For instance, the legs raise the tank off the ground and support its significant weight when filled with oil. Sometimes, it may be possible to replace legs that appear uneven, start to buckle or show any signs of damage. However, an old unit usually requires replacement to prevent widespread damage when the legs cannot bear the tank’s weight, to prevent its collapse and contents from spilling.

Frequent Pipe Clogs

Over time water and sediment can form and settle at the bottom of an oil tank. Although routine tank cleaning is essential, the sludge that forms can clog vent pipes to the point that it is impossible to remove. As a result, the oil tank may require replacement.

Although most home oil tanks last many years, routine maintenance and inspections will ensure you know when you need a replacement.