These are the important things to consider We all know that central air conditioning is supposed to keep a home cool all throughout the spring and summer. That is an AC system’s main job. In order for this job to be accomplished and in order for a home to actually feel cool, there are a few factors that need to be taken into account. That includes figuring out what size central air unit a home needs. The right size central air unit for your home While there are many factors to think about when selecting a central air unit for your house, taking the size of your home into account is a good jum ..read more

What does it all mean? If you drive a standard car, you know that you have choices when it comes to the kind of gas you fill your car up with. Most gas stations offer a selection of regular, unleaded and premium gas. The same is similar when it comes to diesel fuel. There is a difference between the types of diesel fuel you can fill your vehicle with and most of the time the difference comes down to the specific grade of the diesel fuel. Here is a look at exactly what that means. What is cetane? Before breaking down the different grades of diesel fuel, it’s important to have an understanding ..read more

A look at the fuel’s shelf life All sorts of things that we use in our daily lives go bad and expire. The fruit, vegetables and milk that we buy at the grocery store have a shelf life. Medications eventually expire. Certain electronics have a shelf life and will eventually stop working. The same goes for many gases and fuels. But what about propane? When do certain gases and fuels go bad? Regular gasoline that you fill up your gas tank with stops burning properly once it’s been sitting in your tank for six months. The diesel fuel that certain types of vehicles use typically lasts about a year ..read more

Here’s what sets them apart The term ‘oil’ is sometimes thrown around interchangeably. For example, some people say fuel oil when, in fact, they are really referring to heating oil. But the fact of the matter is that fuel oil and heating oil are different and they do different things. The origin of heating oil and fuel oil Both heating oil and fuel oil are by products of crude oil. They are each made from crude oil once crude oil has gone through a refining process referred to as distillation. Both kinds of oils are made out of hydrocarbons that are removed from crude oil during distillation ..read more

Take a look at the benefits of cooking with propane Anyone who has ever taken on a kitchen renovation or remodel has probably been faced with a big decision when it comes to selecting, deciding on and installing a stove. And that decision is about whether or not they should install a propane stove. The Different Kinds of Stoves Before you can decide if a propane stove is the best choice for you and your family it’s important to understand the difference between the various types of stoves that are out there on the market. Electric stoves – These stoves rely upon power and electricity to run ..read more

Here are some ways to increase the efficiency of your diesel fuel powered vehicles If you are a business owner, there is a good chance that you are constantly looking for ways to help your business improve and operate more efficiently. The good news is that for businesses that use fleets of freight trucks, delivery trucks, buses, or military vehicles that run on diesel fuel there is a list of things that you can do to increase the efficiency of these vehicles. And Jennings Oil & Propane is here to tell you what they are. Improving Diesel Fuel Efficiency Helping fleets that use diesel fuel ..read more

Do you use propane to fuel appliances and machinery around your home? There could be a good chance you do considering everything that propane can be used for, including heating, cooking, drying clothes, outdoor lighting and grilling. If you spend a lot of time grilling with propane during the warm Connecticut spring and summer months you may very well know all about refilling your grill’s propane tank. This is something Jennings Oil & Propane can do right at our very own propane supply terminal, located at 10 Allen Drive in Gaylordsville. In addition to needing to refill your grill’s suppl ..read more

In this day and age, diesel is a commonly used fuel. The fuel itself is created from refined crude oil and biomass materials and it is named after the type of engine it is made for – diesel engines. Diesel fuel is currently used to power all sorts of machinery and equipment that can be found throughout a variety of different industries. It is a fuel source for freight trucks, delivery trucks, buses, boats, farm equipment, construction equipment, military vehicles, certain cars and generators. On-Road Vs. Off-Road Diesel Two types of diesel fuel that are currently available are on-road diesel a ..read more

When the weather final warms up here in Connecticut and we need an instant way to cool down we, of course, automatically turn to our air conditioning. Whether your home uses a central air conditioning system or relies on a mini-slit (otherwise known as ductless) unit you will undoubtedly be running your air conditioning for a majority of the hot summer months. As anyone in the tri-state area knows, you definitely don’t want to suddenly find yourself with air conditioning issues on a hot and humid day. However, if you do find yourself coming head to head with an AC unit that doesn’t seem to be ..read more

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality We all know about the daily and routine cleaning that there is to do around our homes – taking out the trash, cleaning off the kitchen counters after cooking, vacuuming. But did you know that keeping your home’s air clean should be added to that list? When we think of air that’s polluted we generally think of the air we breathe when we’re outside. However, it turns out that indoor air can actually contain ten times more bacteria, mold, viruses, toxins and pollutants than the air outside. In addition to all the pollution that we breathe in while inside, a home’s ..read more