Keep up to date on all the services, advice and insight that FSi Oil and Propane has to offer the Greater Springfield, MA, area concerning home heating oil, propane and home comfort services, including heating and cooling systems, plumbing and more. We strive to keep you informed and safe all year. These articles will help keep you and your family ahead of the energy industry curve.
An indirect water heater is one of the smartest ways to heat the water in your South Hadley, MA-area home – but most people don’t know a whole lot about this high efficiency option. Here’s the low-down: rather than use a separate burner to heat water the way a conventional water heater would, an indirect […]
April 22, 2019 marks the 49th annual Earth Day – an event conceived in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to promote eco-friendly ideas and celebrate ways we can tread a bit more lightly on our planet. One of best ways to lighten our eco-load today is by making smarter choices about the way we heat […]
For 30 years, FSi Oil and Propane has taken a customer-first approach to serving our neighbors in the Greater Springfield, MA area – and now is no exception. Designed with you in mind, our brand new website helps us deliver more information you can use using a clean, easy-to-use package that will make your experience with […]
Summary Fsi Oil and Propane, Inc. is searching for a Vice President of Plumbing to join our growing team. The proactive person will lead the plumbing division for residential and commercial FSI customers. Duties and Responsibilities Install, maintain and repair plumbing components, gas lines, water heaters and boilers. Train apprentice plumbers on all aspects of […]
One of the most important aspects of HVAC system installations is the design of the system itself – more specifically, the ductwork that carries the warm or cool air throughout your home needs to be sized correctly in order to operate efficiently and optimally. The industry standard for sizing ducts is called Manual D, a […]
You may know that, generally speaking, the more efficient your water heater, the lower your water heating bills. But do you know how water heater efficiency is measured? One method is Energy Factor (EF). This metric measures efficiency by taking into account how much hot water is produced per unit of fuel consumed in a […]
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between single stage compressors and variable speed compressors? Where do two stage compressors fit in? It can all be very overwhelming, but with the right amount of knowledge you’ll be able to make the right decision when it comes to purchasing a new high-efficiency air conditioning system […]
Technicians perform combustion efficiency tests as part of routine heating system maintenance to measure how well the system converts fuel into heat. These tests help inform the technician whether they’ve set up the burner right. Further, they boost system efficiency, which helps customers lower their energy costs. To completely burn fuel, a certain amount […]
If someone were to ask you what a thermostat does, you might look at them quizzically as if to say, why would you ask me a question with such an obvious answer? Their basic purpose is simple, of course – to keep the temperature where we want it! But answering how they work might not […]
The oil burner in your furnace or boiler is essential to its function. Its purpose is to ignite the oil, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with it. Here’s what you need to know: Main Components There are two primary components used for ignition systems – the ignition transformer and the solid state ignitor: […]
