by Alvin Hollis | Jan 9, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
It makes good sense to lower your home’s temperature setting during the hours when you are away at work or on vacation. After all, there’s no need to heat an empty home. Lowering the thermostat is a good way to reduce fuel use and ease heating costs. But be careful!...
by Alvin Hollis | Jan 6, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
With significant snow forecast over the next few days, we’d like to ask your help in making sure our delivery drivers can safely provide the heating oil you need to stay warm and comfortable. When the snow falls, you know that you can count on the team here at...
by Alvin Hollis | Jan 5, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
Cold weather is predicted for the weeks ahead. You’ll need to rely on your home’s heating system to take the bite out of the chilly air. What if nothing happens when you turn up the heat? It can be a sickening feeling when you adjust the thermostat and wait to hear...
by Alvin Hollis | Oct 12, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
Did you know that Alvin Hollis is one of the only companies in the country that offers clean burning, energy efficient Sulfur-Free BioHeat® Fuel? Sulfur-Free BioHeat® is an ultra-clean, 100% Sulfur-Free heating oil blended with biodegradable, organic materials that...
by Alvin Hollis | Sep 28, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
The last thing anyone wants to experience is waking up to a house that is ice cold because the heating system has failed. It is certainly not the kind of call we want to receive here at Alvin Hollis. We’d much prefer your home and family remain warm and safe all...
by Alvin Hollis | Sep 22, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
Are you an Alvin Hollis customer? Have you had a great experience in working with us? Hopefully we’ve done a good enough job that you would recommend us to a neighbor, friend or family member. Our business is built on recommendations and referrals from customers like...
by Alvin Hollis | Sep 16, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
“Winter is coming.” Even if you are not a fan of the “Game of Thrones” series, that statement may be enough to strike terror into your heart. But with foresight and preparation you should have nothing to fear from the coming cold season. Especially if you...
by Alvin Hollis | Jul 27, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
How to Combat Summer Heat & Humidity “Hot enough for you?” It seems like that greeting is more common that “Hello!” during the hot, humid summer days we are currently experiencing. The sticky conditions are not just uncomfortable, but can also promote the growth...
by Alvin Hollis | Jul 25, 2016 | blog, Uncategorized
The Boston Globe recently published an article featuring Alvin Hollis that includes an in-depth interview with Laura Bicknell-Carbone, our Vice President and 5th generation family member! Click here to read the...
by scribendi | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
For many years, cooling a home required either an extensive central air conditioning system or noisy, rattling window units. Central air was great if you wanted to maintain the same temperature through your entire home (or at least several rooms). But it gets...
