Heating System Repair, Service,
& Installation
Our harsh winters here in Vermont make it essential for your heating equipment to work when you need it, and at peak efficiency. Johnson Energy’s highly skilled professional technicians are dedicated to keeping your equipment running at its best year round. Whether it’s for scheduled annual maintenance or a late night emergency call, you can count on Johnson Energy to be there when you need us, 24/7.
If you’re experiencing a problem with your heating system, please call us immediately and we will schedule an emergency call for you. You’ll talk to a real person, not a machine. They will dispatch the call immediately and you will receive a call back to discuss the situation. Oftentimes, the issue can be solved over the phone, saving you money and restoring comfort.
Whether you're looking for a new furnace, boiler, heat pump, or oil tank, our expert energy team will help you make the best decision for your needs. Our full-service offerings include free in-home consults, 24/7 emergency repair service, installation, and anything else needed to maintain your equipment.
Service Rates
Our normal business hour rate is billed at $125 per hour.
Our weekend and night service rate is billed at $185 per hour.
Installation Options
Whether you’re getting a new system or updating an existing one, we’re here to simplify the process from start to finish — from helping you choose the best heating option, to making installation day easy.
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Boilers
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Hot water heaters (oil fired or electric)
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Hot air furnaces
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Oil tanks
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Heat pumps
Annual Tune-Ups
Studies have proven that performing annual maintenance service will increase the efficiency and longevity of a heating system. Expensive repairs can often be avoided with an annual tune-up and inspection of the system. Our annual tune-ups include:
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28-point "Safety & Condition" inspection
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Nozzle & oil filter
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Complete cleaning with efficiency testing
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Overall system evaluation
Fuel Tank Inspections
In August 2017, the State of Vermont began requiring all fuel storage tanks to be inspected by trained personnel prior to being filled for the first time. That law was amended in August 2024 to include inspections every 4 years thereafter.
Our delivery drivers, technicians, and management have received training and are certified to inspect your fuel tank. We will need access to the tank and piping to do this. When you call in for your fuel, we'll also set up a time to complete the inspection. All inspections will be documented and saved in a hard file at our office, as well as in our system.
If your tank is found to be in violation of certain rules, we will be required to red tag your tank and place it on the State's public Red Tag List, essentially placing it out of service. The rules are as follows:
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The tank must have a vent-alarm whistle terminating within 12 feet of the fill pipe.
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The tank must be on a stable foundation.
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The tank and tank legs must be free of any cracks, significant corrosion or pitting, rust, spores, dents, or bulges, and all tank fuel filters, fittings, and valves must be free of drips, leaks, or any other sign of an actual or suspected release of hazardous material.
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Tank fuel lines below grade must be installed in a plastic coating or protective sleeve made of non-corrodible material to prevent corrosion.
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The vent must be a minimum of 1-1/4" black iron.
Many of our customers opt for our annual tune-up service, which includes a tank inspection. Our service department is fully equipped to make any necessary repairs to bring your fuel storage tank into compliance. In some instances, a complete fuel tank replacement may be the best action.
The Petroleum Cleanup Fund (PCF) offers financial assistance to residential tank owners for the removal, replacement, or upgrade of underground storage tanks (USTs) and aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) for qualified customers. Should you need assistance, we can provide information on how to submit a PCF claim.
While this new statewide requirement might appear to be a burden or an unnecessary new regulation, we can assure you (from our own experience in servicing fuel tanks) that the inspection program will greatly reduce accidental spills, which can result in significant costs to homeowners, as well as insurance claims, environmental damage, and the loss of personal property ruined by fuel tank ruptures. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Tips for Maintaining Your Fuel Oil Tank
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Inspect above-ground tanks for weak or unsteady support legs and soil erosion to prevent collapse. If your tank is showing signs of collapse, you will need to provide a new secure foundation. You might install floor flanges with concrete anchors or place the tank on a concrete pad instead of on the ground.
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Check for corrosion (rust), holes, leaking pipes, and loose joints. Tanks should be placed in a secure area away from objects that can damage them.
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Make sure that the fill cap and vent are in place and tightly secured.
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Keep the fill pipe accessible and visible for fuel delivery service.
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Place coated oil line between the tank and the furnace in a hard protective sleeve. Check fuel lines for crimps and replace any damaged fuel lines.
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Keep all pipe connections clean and tight. Check for drips from fittings and the filter.
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Clear snow, ice, insect nests, or other debris from the tank vent to allow the tank to properly breathe.
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Make sure that there is no danger of ice or snow falling on the tank, tank stand, and fill pipes.
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Do not put anything on top of your basement tank. It is not a storage shelf and items like your gauge may be damaged.
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The fuel tank must be inspected every 4 years by your fuel dealer's certified inspector.
Have a service or safety question? Don't hesitate to call us today!
