Can Diesel Fuel Be Used for Home Heating?
When the winter drags on considerably longer than you expected (like this year!), sometimes your heating oil supply might start to wear thin. Maybe you’ll call your trusted oil company for an emergency or supplementary heating oil delivery. Or, maybe you’ll reach for the diesel fuel available at your local gas provider. Is this a […]
All You Need To Know About Propane & Propane Detectors
Propane is heavier gas than natural gas. It is used for outdoor cooking on gas grills, for heating and cooling in RVs and motor homes, and in some cases, can be used for cooking and heating in some homes. While some people may not be able to stay warm or cook without it, some precautions are necessary when using propane. Click through to read more on this topic.
6 Tips To Prepare Your Propane Home for Winter
If there’s one thing homeowners in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania agree on, it’s that the winters can be frigid and a reliable heating source is necessary. If you rely on propane to heat your home, you must ensure your tank and equipment are ready well ahead of time. SOS Xtreme Comfort is ready […]
Prep Your House For Fall
With Fall right around the corner take a minute to review our list of cleaning tasks to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Clean Gutters and Downspouts Gutter cleaning and checking of downspouts are an essential part of regular exterior home maintenance. It will ensure proper flow of water from the roof […]
How to Prevent Heating Oil From Freezing in Winter
Though we still have our fair share of warm days ahead, the weather is most certainly deciding to trend to the cooler side. It brings to mind cool fall days, the coming of the holidays, and—to the more practical of us—a need to ensure an adequate supply of heating oil. As fuel delivery specialists this […]
Back-to-School Essential Keeps Delivering all Year
Time flies when you’re a parent. Is it already a year since your last back-to-school shopping time? At least some parenting purchases have more staying power than a new backpack. Take smart home security powered by Alarm.com, a back-to-school essential for many working families with older children. With an array of after-school safeguards for your kids, it […]
How Long Does Propane Last?
Propane is a very effective fuel source for nearly countless applications, from firing up the grill to keeping your home heated and warm. It does have one caveat, however — learning how to maintain your supply. This can feel like a challenge at first (maybe even a bit frustrating), but we’re happy to say that with […]
Why Smart Home Security is the Best Vacation House-Sitter
When you go on vacation, it’s extra-relaxing to have a friend or family member keeping an eye on things at home. This year, though, you could give your regular house-sitter a break—and give yourself a new level of peace of mind. When it comes to protecting, securing, and keeping an eye on your home, new […]
What Do Homeowners Really Want From the Smart Home?
Our partner Alarm.com recently conducted a survey to better understand consumer preferences and perspectives on the smart home. The survey focused on homeowners and families: what they want and need, how they prefer to get it, and how they expect the smart home to work for them. We found that the smart home has gone mainstream. […]
Meet the SOS Smart Thermostat!
Saving energy at home should be simple. With SOS’s new Smart Thermostat, it is. The new thermostat lets you save energy simply, with no guesswork, complexity or inconvenience necessary. In fact, you’ll barely notice… except when it comes to your power bill. Fully integrated into your Smart Home Security system, it can do more than […]
