Practical advice on oil tanks, insurance rules, removal, and heating oil systems from the Harbour Tank Co crew.
Running a heat pump with oil backup on the Avalon? Compare 100 vs 200-gallon tank sizing, fibreglass options and removal rules before your next delivery.
Read Article → Oil Tank BasicsNo program pays to swap an oil tank for another in Newfoundland. What the closed heat pump grants covered, and what a real tank swap costs on the Avalon.
Read Article → InsuranceDoes home insurance cover an oil tank leak in Newfoundland? What insurers ask about tank age, tags and wall type on the Avalon Peninsula, plain and straight.
Read Article → Buying a HomeBuying a house with an oil tank in St. John's or the Avalon? Check the tag date, the registration and the fuel line before you close. Free written estimates.
Read Article → Oil Tank BasicsCan you leave an old oil tank in place after switching off? Newfoundland gives you 30 days to remove it, less after a leak. What Avalon owners need to know.
Read Article → Tank ReplacementSee the full oil tank replacement process step by step, from written estimate to the inspector's tag, for homeowners across St. John's and the Avalon.
Read Article → SeasonalA fall oil tank winter checklist for St. John's and the Avalon: check the tag, the dipstick, the vent, the legs and the fuel line before the first cold snap.
Read Article → Tanks 101Steel vs fibreglass oil tank: compare installed prices, legal life and rust risk before you replace a tank in St. John's or the Avalon. Free estimates.
Read Article → HOST RulesNewfoundland oil tank regulations, plain English: the tag, delivery bans, service life caps and removal deadlines for St. John's and Avalon homeowners.
Read Article → Tank ReplacementHow long do oil tanks last in Newfoundland? See the legal service life table, what shortens it, and when to swap before your St. John's tag expires this fall.
Read Article → Tanks 101Oil tank gauge stuck or reading wrong? Here's how to check your real heating oil level with a dipstick, why gauges fail, and when it means bigger tank trouble.
Read Article → Oil Tank BasicsRan out of heating oil in St. John's? How to add emergency diesel, bleed the line, restart the furnace, and what to do if the driver won't fill an expired tank.
Read Article → HOST RulesConfused by the stamped numbers on your oil tank in St. John's? Learn how to read the HOST tag, what the expiry date means, and what to do next. Free quotes.
Read Article → Oil Tank BasicsFurnace not getting oil in St. John's? Walk through seven checks from the tank to the burner, learn what's safe to do yourself, and when to call a pro.
Read Article → SeasonalThe truck read your HOST tag and drove off. Here's why oil delivery gets refused in Newfoundland, what the driver must report, and how to get heat back fast.
Read Article → Leaks & SpillsSmell heating oil in your St. John's basement? Here are the 7 usual causes, a 10-minute check you can do safely, and the signs that mean call a pro right now.
Read Article → Cost GuideComparing an oil tank replacement quote in St. John's? Every line that should be on it, real 2026 CAD prices, and the gaps that cost Avalon homeowners money.
Read Article → Cost GuideOutdoor oil tank removal on the Avalon runs about $500 in 2026, indoor tanks are quoted case by case. See what moves the price and how the 30-day rule works.
Read Article → Cost GuideSwitching from oil to electric heat on the Avalon runs from about $5,000 to $25,000 depending on the system. See what's in the price, which rebates closed, and what to do with the tank.
Read Article → Tank ReplacementSpotted rust on your oil tank in St. John's? Learn which rust is cosmetic, which means a leak is coming, and when NL rules say the tank has to go. Free quotes.
Read Article → Leaks & SpillsOil tank leaking? What to do in the first hour: close the valve, catch the drip, call the NL Spill Report Line, then get the tank replaced fast in St. John's.
Read Article → Oil Tank BasicsFound water in your oil tank? Here's how it gets in, how to test for it in ten minutes, how to get it out safely, and when a St. John's tank is past saving.
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