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Is your oil furnace a time bomb?
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Walk down any residential street in Victoria on a cold day, and you can’t miss it — the acrid smell of heating oil. Why? Up until the 60s, no heating solution on the Island matched the reliability and affordability of oil. But as the number of home oil spills rises, many Victorians are deciding the cost of oil is no longer worth it. Heating oil tanks leak from the inside out Last year, BC Hazmat responded to 36 spills in Greater Victoria, more than double the previous year. Most of the tanks in Victoria were installed over 30 years ago, and are now failing on mass. Many of these oil tanks will fail without you even knowing it, because they rust from the inside out. Can you afford the cost of a $60,000 cleanup? Oil increases risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning Oil furnaces burn dirty fossil fuels, and must be inspected annually for leaks in chimney flues, faulty pilot lights, plugged fuel filters and tank leaks. They pose an inherent fire and health hazard to your family. Household heating oil is expensive The typical oil-heated home in Victoria spends over $100/ mth on heating, not including taxes. When you add the cost
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Experience + Knowledge = Results Real estate is a topic of conversation no matter where you are it is of interest to the majority of people, and discussions can be heard both around the dining room table and at social functions. But, anyone who is considering buying or selling real estate, must understand the ever changing real estate market - and that is where expertise comes in. Inez began her real estate career in 1988, has her Fellow of Real estate (FRI), is an Associate Broker. Inez believes in continuing education so she can be kept up to date and provide her clients with the best service possible. A member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and making herself available to her clients by putting their needs first, attests to Inez’s professionalism and work ethics. If you are considering a real estate move, give Inez a call she will guide you through the process and be there for you every step of the way.
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