Our service team can get your heating system ready to go for next winter.Think back a few months to the icy, unrelenting winter we experienced at the start of this year. How did your furnace do when faced with multiple consecutive freezing days?
We know that, in the midst of a toasty summer, your home’s heating equipment is probably the last thing on your mind, but right now is an excellent time to arrange a repair if your furnace is struggling. The Mirabito service team can perform any necessary repair on your furnace without negatively impacting your home comfort.
Here are four common indicators that your home’s forced-air heating equipment is due for a repair.
When your furnace is working at its best, it should only need to turn on periodically when your thermostat signals that the temperature is too low. Frequent cycling can be a sign that your furnace is malfunctioning. This issue may be caused by overheating, an oversized furnace or thermostat malfunctions. If left unresolved, frequent cycling can lead to faster wear and tear, increased fuel consumption or a total breakdown.
Generally speaking, a well-operating furnace should run relatively quietly. If you’re hearing popping, clanging, squealing or creaking from your furnace or through your vents, then there’s likely a mechanical issue. A part may have become loose, and a system failure could be around the corner.
Has your natural gas, propane or heating oil usage increased steadily, year over year? A slight spike in fuel consumption this year is to be expected, since this most recent winter was longer and colder than other recent winters. However, a continuous uptick in fuel use over time may indicate that your furnace’s efficiency is taking a hit. It needs professional service.
Not sure how much fuel you’re using? If you get your heating oil or propane from Mirabito Energy Products, reach out to us, and we can provide you with delivery data.
Dust and dirt in your home may be a fact of life, but if they’re coming from your vents, that could indicate that your furnace’s air filter isn’t doing its job. It could also mean that grit is accumulating in your heating equipment, impeding its operations. An HVAC technician can swap out your filter and clean your system, plus perform any necessary calibrations.
In the winter, our HVAC team is constantly on the road answering no-heat emergency calls. Right now, we have more availability to perform non-urgent repairs and routine maintenance. Arranging furnace service today will ensure your heating system is ready to do its job when temperatures drop in a few months.
The best way to get regular, top-tier maintenance and save money on repair service is to protect your equipment with a Mirabito service plan. This coverage includes an annual tune-up and discounts on repairs, parts and diagnostics.
Reach out to the Mirabito team today for more information on our service plans and to arrange service for your furnace. We are proud to service households in the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York and parts of Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
These days, homeowners have more options than ever before to maintain a high level of comfort while using a range of energy sources to do so. At Mirabito Energy Products, our team is proud to install top-quality home comfort systems and appliances that run on heating oil, gas and electricity. Which product is right for your home depends on a variety of factors, but we often recommend homeowners consider propane equipment.
In this article, we’ll discuss how propane appliances ensure your year-round quality of life while limiting your impact on the planet.
Propane Appliance Efficiency
What do we mean when we talk about the efficiency of propane equipment? Essentially, we’re talking about how much fuel an individual appliance or system needs to burn to operate and fulfill its role in your household. It’s important to consider this when assessing a product’s environmental impact because inefficient equipment will burn more fuel and emit more greenhouse gases to achieve its objectives.
When discussing heating systems, the best metric for evaluating efficiency is AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This metric is expressed as a percentage. The higher the number, the more efficiently the system is burning propane. Today’s propane heating systems can have AFUE ratings as high as 98.5%, meaning almost no fuel is wasted.
Turning our attention to water heaters, propane once again proves exceptionally efficient. A new, properly sized propane water heater can heat water twice as efficiently as an equivalent electric unit.
Similarly, propane clothes dryers tend to have considerably shorter cycles than electric dryers.
Propane Emissions — By the Numbers
While we’ve established that propane equipment can have excellent efficiency, it’s also important to understand what kind of emissions propane produces in the combustion process. Consider these facts:
Mirabito Is Your Full-Service Propane Company
Households in the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York and parts of Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island count on the Mirabito team for a full slate of propane services.
Our propane delivery team can ensure your home tank is always reliably filled with no-fee automatic delivery service. We offer stress-free propane tank leasing, where our team handles all the installation, permitting, safety testing and upkeep. Plus, our home comfort technicians are available to install and service propane heating systems, water heaters and more.
If you want to explore all the ways propane can elevate your lifestyle, then contact Mirabito Energy Products today. Our team is standing by to assist you.
How has your home felt the last couple of summers? If you’ve been dealing with inconsistent home cooling — possibly because you depend on bulky, inefficient window air conditioners — then it might be time for an A/C upgrade.
At Mirabito Energy Products, we can help you enjoy efficient, reliable whole-home comfort all summer long, even if your house lacks the ductwork to accommodate central A/C. The answer might be to install ductless A/C equipment in your home.
How Does Ductless A/C Work?
Ductless A/C, also known as a ductless mini-split system, involves two primary pieces of equipment that are connected via copper piping that runs along the outside walls of your home. There’s an outdoor condenser/compressor unit and an indoor air handling unit. Depending on the number of areas that you are looking to cool, multiple air handling units can be connected to one outdoor unit.
In the summer, the system draws in heat for your home and expels it outside. This process cools down your living spaces and lowers humidity, too.
What Kinds of Homes Benefit from Ductless A/C?
Ductless A/C is especially useful for houses that use a boiler for heat in the winter and, therefore don’t have ductwork. Ductless mini-splits are a huge step up from the window units these households often end up relying on.
Even homes that have central A/C can take advantage of ductless mini-splits. These products are particularly useful for cooling sunrooms, attics, guest houses, detached studios or other spaces that might not have central A/C vents.
Are Ductless Mini-Splits as Effective as Central A/C?
Absolutely! They free you from the ugly, bulky window units that stick out of your home and block sunlight. The Mirabito team can help you determine how many air handlers you need to cool every part of your home. These sleekly-designed, unobtrusive systems even have some benefits over many central A/C systems:
How Is Ductless A/C Installed?
There is another fantastic benefit of ductless A/C — its relatively easy installation process.
Adding mini-splits to a home can take as little as one day. It involves mostly drilling to mount equipment and run refrigerant lines. Plus, when you come to Mirabito Energy Products, we can make the process stress-free. We’ll look at your home and develop an estimate based on precisely the amount of equipment you need to ensure sufficient, affordable A/C. Then, we’ll install your ductless system promptly and make sure it’s running efficiently.
Say goodbye to window units and hello to energy-efficient, permanent A/C without the ductwork. Contact the Mirabito team today to get a FREE quote.
Undoubtedly, there’s quite a bit of relief when we say goodbye to the frigid winter weather in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. However, the dog days of summer are not too far off. How do you plan to keep your home cool and comfortable when the mercury is at its height?
At Mirabito Energy Products, we sell, install, maintain and repair efficient central air conditioning systems. If you’ve been depending on loud and ineffective window units, this summer could be the ideal time to make the upgrade to something more long-term. Here are four benefits to using central A/C in your home.
Air conditioning is one of the biggest consumers of energy in your home. Inefficient cooling products like window A/C units drain a lot of electricity while providing often-substandard comfort on the hottest days.
A modern central A/C system can bring your home temperatures down more quickly than a series of window units. And today’s central A/C systems have exceptional efficiency ratings, made possible through improved technology and government regulations. You can be confident that you’re getting the best cooling for your energy dollar.
When you cool your home with central A/C equipment, you can make smart temperature adjustments to lower your energy consumption without sacrificing comfort. Connecting your central A/C to a programmable or smart thermostat is a simple, low-cost way to save money in the summer. The U.S. Department of Energy found that households can save up to 10% on heating and cooling by turning back their thermostat by 7°-10°F for 8 hours a day. You can set your thermostat so these adjustments happen while you’re asleep or out of the house.
You put a lot of care into how your home looks. Having window A/C units sticking out all over ruins this hard work. Additionally, these units block the natural light from your living spaces and often leak fluids down your bricks or siding. Say goodbye to these bulky eyesores — not to mention the strain of taking them in and out every year — by switching to central A/C.
The summer brings pollen, dust and a fair amount of air pollution from the outdoors. Window units let these pollutants into your home through gaps between your A/C unit and the sill.
When you upgrade to central A/C, you can close your windows to keep the cool air in and the airborne toxins out. Additionally, Mirabito offers a range of high-performance air purifiers and other indoor air quality solutions that work with your central air to eliminate indoor pollutants, too!
Come to Mirabito for Your A/C Installation!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a dependable and efficient central A/C system in place for the sweltering months ahead? At Mirabito Energy Products, we can find a home cooling option for any kind of home and install it promptly and safely for you. Our team can also help you save money on your installation with any available rebates or other financial incentives — plus assist with financing.
Reach out to our friendly, highly-trained home comfort team today to receive a FREE estimate.
Let’s be honest — owning a home in the Northeast U.S. is not always easy, especially when we’re dealing with icy cold temperatures and snow outside. Add to that the risk of utility interruptions caused by gas line issues, downed power lines and overloaded grids, and your home can become uncomfortable pretty quickly.
That might be why Mirabito Energy Products is adding propane service to more and more homes in Upstate New York, Western Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and communities in Vermont and Pennsylvania. Propane is a plentiful, U.S.-made energy source that powers some of the most reliably high-performance products around. Propane appliances are ready whenever you need them.
Energy Security with an Onsite Propane Tank
Electric grids and natural gas infrastructure aren’t always well-maintained in our part of the country. Losing access to a vital home energy source during an outage can leave you without hot water, home heating and important appliances.
But propane-powered homes have a dedicated onsite tank. You control your own home energy, and having a dependable propane delivery partner like Mirabito ensures that you never run low (especially with our no-fee automatic delivery option).
Want to protect yourself from sudden electrical outages? Consider a propane standby generator that clicks on automatically when you lose grid power. It can keep your lights, fridge, heating and cooling systems, home medical equipment and other vital devices running for days until grid power comes back.
Robust, Cozy Heat Whenever It’s Needed
Are you looking for a home heating option that balances powerful warmth and high efficiency? Propane is the way to go! Today’s propane-fired furnaces and boilers have fuel efficiency ratings as high as 98.5%, so almost every penny you spend on fuel goes to its intended purpose — and almost none is wasted.
And propane packs a lot of heat into each gallon. You can count on propane furnaces to produce air heated to 120°F, no matter how cold it gets outside!
Steamy Showers On-Demand
Propane’s robust heat generation is also great for heating water to wash dishes, laundry and yourself! When new and properly sized for your home, a traditional propane water heater can warm up water twice as fast as an electric unit.
Propane tankless water heaters are the pinnacle of efficient hot water products. They generate virtually endless hot water on demand while using up to 34% less energy than a storage tank model.
Propane Appliances for Nearly Every Corner of Your Home
When you have a propane tank and a dependable propane provider, you can fuel some of the most popular home appliances and amenities around, including the following:
Are you looking for the most reliable home propane delivery in the region? Look no further than Mirabito Energy Products. Contact us to become a customer today!
Mirabito Cares is proud to announce the launch of a new Round Up campaign at Mirabito Convenience Stores to support Folds of Honor, an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
From June 2 through July 6, customers are invited to round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar at any participating Mirabito Convenience Store. All funds raised will be donated directly to Folds of Honor, with Mirabito making an additional contribution on behalf of the company.
As part of the Mirabito Cares initiative, this campaign reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families—especially in times of need. Funds collected through this effort will be allocated to support local scholarship recipients through Folds of Honor, helping to ensure that the children and spouses of our community’s heroes have access to the educational opportunities they deserve.
“For nearly a century, Mirabito has been committed to supporting the communities we serve—especially those who have served for us. We are proud to stand behind Folds of Honor and the incredible mission they carry out,” said Marissa Sweeney, Director of Marketing & Communications at Mirabito Energy Products. “Supporting first responders and their families is deeply important to us, and this campaign is one small way we can show our appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day.”
Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships nationwide. Their mission is simple yet powerful: Honor their sacrifice. Educate their legacy. Unite Americans around all those who serve.
We invite the public to visit their local Mirabito Convenience Store, purchase their favorite snacks, drinks, and food, and choose to round up at the register. Every cent counts—and every donation makes a difference for those who have sacrificed so much.
To learn more about Folds of Honor, visit www.foldsofhonor.org. For store locations or additional information about the campaign, visit www.mirabito.com/.
About Mirabito Convenience Stores
Mirabito Convenience Stores is a leading convenience store and fueling station chain that has grown to over 100 stores in the northeast. Our mission is to provide customers with superior products and services while fostering positive relationships within the communities we serve. We strive to be the preferred choice for fuel, convenience, food and refreshments, delivering value and satisfaction to every customer. Mirabito Convenience Stores is a division of Mirabito Energy Products, a family-owned energy provider since 1927.
About Mirabito Cares
Since 1927, Mirabito has been dedicated to being a steadfast community advocate and supporter. As we continue to grow as an energy provider, our mission remains deeply rooted in our commitment to upholding community and family values. At Mirabito, we believe in the importance of giving back to the communities that have stood by us over the years.
Mirabito Cares proudly acknowledges and celebrates our contributions to communities through sponsorships, donations, and volunteerism. Through fostering strong relationships with our community members and staff, Mirabito supports initiatives such as local charities, community events, and volunteer opportunities to address the unique needs of each community.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
Mirabito Knows the Right Propane Storage for Your Needs.
When you add propane service to your home, one of the first steps is identifying how much fuel storage you need to accommodate the gas systems and appliances in your home.
If you choose too large of a propane tank, it could end up taking up too much space outside your home. Too small of a tank could mean you constantly need to reach out to Mirabito for propane deliveries. The goal is to select a propane tank that matches your family’s specific fuel needs.
In the Updstate New York, Western Massachusetts and parts of Pennsylvania, and Vermont, homeowners trust Mirabito Energy Products for top-tier propane tank services, including leasing and installation. In this article, we’ll give you a rundown of how we help you select the perfect propane home tank.
How We Size a Home Propane Tank
When we visit a new customer’s home to determine the appropriate propane tank size, we consider several factors. These include the number of propane systems and appliances in the home, the square footage of the property, the family’s size and heating preferences, the quality of the home’s insulation and the age and efficiency of the gas equipment. All these elements play a role in selecting the tank size.
Propane Tank Sizes for Residential Customers
Mirabito customers have access to a range of home propane tank sizes. Here’s a list of the tank sizes we carry and the functions they typically fulfill:
| Propane Tank Size | Typical Residential Role |
| 50 Gallons (aboveground) | A single propane product |
| 120 Gallons (aboveground) | One to two appliances |
| 330 Gallons (aboveground) | Standby generators or appliances and heat for smaller homes |
| 500 Gallons (aboveground and underground) | Heating and appliances in most homes |
| 1,000 Gallons (aboveground and underground) | Large homes and commercial properties |
Home Propane Tank Placement
The Mirabito team takes several factors into account when setting and installing your propane tank. These tanks are situated outdoors, and we always follow National Fire Protection Association guidelines for safe placement. We’ll lay concrete slabs to ensure a level, stable and dry base for the tank. We also work to minimize the length of the gas lines on your property, which connect the tank to your home. Finally, our technicians work hard to place your tank in a discreet, unobtrusive location.
Lease Your Propane Tank from Mirabito
Purchasing, installing and maintaining a propane tank can be a pricey and time-consuming process, but when you lease your tank from Mirabito, we handle all the setup and upkeep.
An experienced Liquid Sales Representative will visit your property to assess your needs, recommend the ideal tank size and plan the location and piping layout. With our CETP-certified propane technicians, you can trust that your installation and gas piping service will be provided with the highest level of safety and expertise. Plus, when you choose Mirabito as your propane provider, you can rent a tank at no cost. You may even qualify for a first-fill discount!
We take the stress and guesswork out of getting set up with a home propane tank. Contact Mirabito Energy Products today to arrange a consultation from our Liquid Sales Representative.
You can slow corrosion and catch tank issues with these tips.
When you keep your home warm and comfortable with heating oil, you depend on a sturdy, drum-tight heating oil tank. These tanks tend to be durable and long-lasting, and heating oil itself is an incredibly safe home fuel.
That said, a heating oil tank failure is serious business. If your tank becomes corroded or structurally unsound, you could wind up facing a fuel spill, which may be incredibly expensive to remedy.
Luckily, there are many ways to maintain the health of your home’s heating oil tank — and Mirabito Energy Products is here to help!
What’s the lifespan of a heating oil tank?
A home heating oil tank typically has a lifespan of 15 to 25 years before requiring replacement. However, with proper maintenance and a bit of luck, your tank could last significantly longer. In fact, our heating oil delivery team occasionally services tanks that are over 40 years old!
How can you keep your heating oil tank healthy?
Here’s some good news for you: maintaining your heating oil tank is not difficult or time-intensive. Here are four easy ways to do it:
What are the signs that a heating oil tank might fail?
Here are a few of the early warning signs that your heating oil tank may be nearing retirement:
Seeing any of these issues on your home’s heating oil tank? Reach out to Mirabito right away so that we can inspect your tank.
Upgrade to a top-tier heating oil tank with Mirabito!
If your current oil tank is on its last legs, Mirabito Energy Products has you covered. We can replace your failing tank with a top-of-the-line model from a leading brand like Granby and Roth. Modern tanks have double-wall construction for added durability, built-in leak detection for enhanced safety and compact designs perfect for tight spaces. Upgrading ensures secure, space-saving fuel storage that will last for decades.
Mirabito serves households in the Finger Lakes, Central, Northern, Upstate and Western New York, Western and Central Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and communities in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Get in touch with us today or call 800-934-9480 to discuss your heating oil tank needs.
[April 22, 2025] — Mirabito Energy Products is proud to announce the successful completion of its March Mirabito Cares Round Up campaign, which raised $60,000 to support local food banks and help fight hunger in the communities we serve.
Throughout the month of March, customers at all 109 Mirabito Convenience Store locations were invited to round up their purchases at checkout. Proceeds from the campaign benefited three regional food banks: the Food Bank of Central New York, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Thanks to the generosity of customers and an additional contribution from Mirabito, each organization received $20,000 to further their mission of feeding individuals and families in need.
The impact of this campaign is significant—providing more than 200,000 meals across Mirabito’s service area. With every dollar raised, the food banks are able to increase purchasing power, improve food distribution, and ensure access to nutritious items including proteins, produce, dairy, and pantry staples. Importantly, the donations will directly support the communities where Mirabito operates. Funds raised will benefit programs in specific counties aligned with Mirabito’s footprint—such as Chenango, Cortla
nd, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego through the Food Bank of Central New York; Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins through the Food Bank of the Southern Tier; and Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties via the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. This targeted approach ensures that the support stays local and strengthens the programs serving our neighbors across these regions.
“We are so incredibly grateful for the partnership with Mirabito and the generosity of their customers. This fundraiser makes a difference for parents, children, families, and older adults,” explains Mark Bordeau, President and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Lynn Hy, Chief Development Officer from the Food Bank of Central New York echoed that appreciation, noting, “The Food Bank of Central New York was thrilled to partner with Mirabito Convenience Stores to help raise awareness and funds in support of our work. This donation of $20,000, which is equivalent to providing 60,000 meals, will help the Food Bank distribute healthy and nutritious food—proteins, dairy, produce, and pantry staples—throughout our 11-county service area to assist food insecure individuals and families. Thank you to the entire Mirabito team and their customers for helping support our work in their community.”
Joanne Dwyer, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, added, “On behalf of the entire Regional Food Bank team, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mirabito Convenience Stores and the generous customers who participated in the Round Up to Fight Hunger program. Thanks to your support, the Food Bank can provide 80,000 nutritious meals to children, families, and seniors in Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties.”
“We are incredibly grateful to our customers and employees who participated in this campaign,” said Marissa Sweeney, Director of Marketing at Mirabito. “Supporting our neighbors in need is what Mirabito Cares is all about. Together, we are making a real difference in the fight against hunger.”
Mirabito remains committed to supporting local communities through its Mirabito Cares initiatives and we thank all of our community members and loyal customers who helped us to make this campaign a success.
For more information about our community initiatives and how you can get involved, please visit www.mirabito.com/cares.
We’ve just finished an unrelentingly cold winter in the Northeast, and believe it or not, hot summer weather is only a few weeks away. Even though your furnace, boiler or heat pump is getting a rest finally, you’ll soon be turning to your home’s cooling system to keep you comfortable.
At this point in the year, Mirabito Heating & Cooling encourages all customers to arrange preventative maintenance appointments. Not only could your heating equipment use some attention after a busy winter, but it’s a smart move to arrange an air conditioning tune-up before summer arrives.
What Are the Benefits of Preventative Maintenance?
Preventative maintenance is a relatively inexpensive investment that pays off in some significant ways. Here are the advantages of getting your heating and cooling systems a regular tune-up:
In short, every household can experience considerable benefits by arranging preventative maintenance from a skilled HVAC team like Mirabito.
How Often Should Heating and Cooling Systems Receive Maintenance?
As a general rule, you should have your heating equipment and A/C tuned up once a year. This ensures the best efficiency and reliability for your home comfort systems and keeps you within the required service schedule for your manufacturer’s warranty.
That said, feel free to reach out to our team to discuss the ideal maintenance schedule for your heating and cooling equipment.
Have Mirabito Tune Up Your Equipment This Spring!
When is the best time to schedule preventative maintenance? We recommend you get your equipment scheduled in more temperate months in the spring. Why?
Let’s get your preventative maintenance appointment in the books! Contact Mirabito today to schedule your tune-up. We proudly serve the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York, Eastern Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and parts of Pennsylvania and Vermont.
