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Heating Equipment Maintenance Checklist

Your home is a refuge. It’s where you entertain friends and family. It’s where you relax after work, and it’s the stage for all of life’s most treasured moments and experiences. At Cochran Oil, we understand that your home means the world to you, and we want to keep that world warm. Proper home heating […]

How to Keep Your House Warm This Winter

The onset of colder winter months means figuring out how to keep your house warm and should be a top concern for all homeowners. After all, the amount that you pay in heating costs can greatly increase when temperatures reach below zero.  Some of the best ways to keep your house warm in the winter, […]

10 Common Issues with Furnace Systems

Without a doubt, the home furnace is one of the most crucial systems in your home. Yet, just like any complex system, things go wrong. The many working parts of home furnace systems can break down, wear away, and stop working as they’re supposed to. Without proper maintenance, these types of issues can start popping […]

Propane: How to Power Your Outdoor Living & Entertaining

Every year, when the weather starts warming up, it’s smart to start thinking and planning for ways to entertain and enjoy your home’s outdoor areas. Whether it’s grilling, sitting by the pool, or lounging on the patio, there are many options for making outdoor entertainment and leisure time comfortable. And, propane is there to power […]

Boiler vs. Furnace: Which Is More Energy Efficient?

In 2018, Delaware experienced one of the coldest winters on record. The state saw below freezing temperatures over a twelve-day stretch, the third longest in state history. It’s safe to say that our heating systems are an important part of surviving these cold winters. However, we shouldn’t have to break the bank just to stay […]