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Commercial Services
Routine Service
The team of trained, licensed technicians at Approved Oil helps businesses of all kinds conserve fuel with expert preventive maintenance and equipment tuning. A properly tuned boiler or furnace burns about 5% less fuel than an out-of-tune system does, so a schedule of regular tune-ups can lead to substantial savings over time, especially if you are heating a large space. Regular servicing also extends the life of your valuable equipment by detecting problems before they become serious and necessitate expensive repairs.
To schedule routine service, please call our office or contact us.
Upgrading to No. 2 Oilheat is Our Specialty!
New York City is looking to phase out No. 4 and No. 6 fuel oil, and Approved Oil has the economical, clean-burning solutions that building owners need to satisfy the expected new regulations.
Approved Oil installs high-efficiency commercial heating systems and adapts existing commercial systems to use cleaner-burning fuels - for much less than it costs to convert to natural gas. The fuel of choice at Approved is No. 2 oil, which has a superior track record on value and a brighter environmental future than natural gas.
Systems that burn heavier oils (No. 4 oil and No. 6 oil) are at the top of the city's hit list. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has indicated he will seek regulations in 2010 that force building owners to discontinue use of those fuels, following a study that showed street-level air pollution was higher in areas where No. 4 and No. 6 oil are most widely used.
Approved Oil is uniquely qualified to help. With more than 70 years of experience serving NYC buildings, we have to the expertise and vision to develop customized, cost-effective solutions. We'll evaluate your existing system and provide an upgrade plan that meets your unique needs - whether that's controlling your upfront costs or investing for optimal efficiency.
Much of what you hear about your fuel choices is misinformation, especially when it comes to comparisons of No. 2 heating oil and natural gas. Here are the facts.
- No. 2 heating oil has a long track record of superior value. As of September 2009, Oilheat was less expensive than natural gas in New York, as it has been in 13 of the last 20 years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Natural gas is no friend of the environment, contrary to what utility marketing suggests. Natural gas distribution systems emit substantial quantities of methane, which is a powerful greenhouse gas - up 72 times more destructive in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Oilheat distribution does not create any methane emissions.
- No. 2 heating oil is undergoing an environmentally friendly reformulation that will eliminate virtually all the fuel's sulfur content and incorporate clean-burning biofuel.
- Converting a building from No. 4 oil or No. 6 oil to No. 2 heating oil can be much less expensive than converting it to natural gas. The Environmental Defense fund recently issued figures indicating that a conversion to No. 2 oil costs as little as $7,000, while a comparable conversion to natural gas costs from $50,000 to $300,000.
No. 2 fuel oil costs more per gallon than No. 4 oil or No. 6 oil, but Approved Oil can offset most or all of the additional costs with advanced, high-efficiency equipment. Our commercial heating experts will install your equipment properly so that it achieves optimal efficiency. The City has not yet offered financial assistance for commercial fuel conversions, but that could change when the new fuel regulations are issued. Stay tuned to Approved Oil for the latest information. For more information, visit these Web sites:
Fuel Delivery
Approved Oil Co. specializes in servicing large commercial properties, including warehouses and factories. We serve commercial accounts of any size with delivery of petroleum products as well as heating equipment service and installation. We deliver a range of distillate fuels (diesel, Oilheat, No. 4 oil, No. 6 oil, natural gas) and service most makes of heating equipment. We also install commercial heating equipment fueled by either oil or gas, including large-scale custom projects.
Serving the New York City metropolitan area businesses since 1937, Approved Oil has the expertise and experience to help you reduce and manage heating expenses.
To open a commercial fuel account, please call our office or contact us.
We Do New York City Boiler Inspections
The New York state building code requires that owners of boilers have inspections on an annual basis. Approved Oil's certified professionals will handle all necessary paperwork and perform these inspections when they are required to ensure your boiler is up to code at all times. If you need an inspection, please call 718-238-1050 or contact us.
To find out whether you require an inspection, visit the NYC Department of Buildings Web site.
Emergency Service
Landlords and business owners can't afford extended heat outages, especially on very cold days or nights. Approved Oil provides the assurance and security that owners need by promptly providing emergency service in the metropolitan area to our commercial oil customers. We have technicians on duty or on call 24 hours a day, and they are experienced in repairing nearly every make of commercial boiler or furnace.
To request emergency service, please call our office. Do not use e-mail to contact us if you are having an emergency.
Mobile Steam Boilers
Approved Oil offers mobile steam boiler service - in a variety of styles and capacities - available throughout the NY Metro area. Our mobile boilers are well maintained and fire-tested before every delivery. Each boiler is fully piped and wired, and we provide full support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have boilers for a variety of fuel types, including gas and various grades of fuel oil. Our prices are competitive, and long-term use is available. For more information, call us today at 718-238-1050 or contact us.
Efficiency Testing
Efficient use of energy is particularly important in commercial properties that have large interior spaces to heat. Approved Oil Co. uses advanced diagnostic tools to test the efficiency of heating systems, then helps owners evaluate their options. If the equipment is sound but underperforming, we can fine-tune it for improved performance. If it is obsolete and inefficient, we can help you choose a replacement system, then install it. A property owner can often save hundreds of dollars or more each month by addressing equipment efficiency.
Division of Air Resources Testing
In accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state D.E.C., Approved Oil offers air resources testing - a mandatory performance check of boiler emissions/pollutants performed once every three years. We will then perform any adjustments to the boiler and burner as indicated.
Conservation Advice
Saving money is essential in this economy, and energy use is a great place to start. Approved Oil Co. works closely with commercial customers to help them conserve energy and save money. We evaluate heating equipment with advanced diagnostic equipment, review our findings with the customer, and develop a conservation plan tailored to the customer's goals and preferences. You can count on Approved Oil's efficiency experts for objective advice and a helpful approach.
To request a free conservation consultation, please call our office or contact us.
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