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Claim This BusinessClear River Fuel Oil has kept central Connecticut comfortable for decades as a veteran owned small business serving East Hartford, Greater Hartford, and surrounding towns. The company holds strong ratings with 48 verified customer reviews averaging 4.5 stars, reflecting consistent quality across heating oil deliveries and HVAC services. Business owner Dan leads a team that handles both will-call and automatic subscription delivery, making the company a practical choice for homeowners who want fuel monitoring without signing multi-year contracts. The operation maintains standard weekday and weekend hours from 8AM to 5PM, with service agreements available for ongoing maintenance.
What distinguishes Clear River Fuel Oil is their Smart Oil Gauge technology, which monitors tank levels automatically so customers avoid running dry during cold snaps. The company offers multiple delivery options including will-call ordering in specific quantities (50, 100, 150 gallons or full tank) and automatic subscription delivery that triggers when tanks reach predetermined levels. Their Perfect Payment Plan provides flexible billing for customers who prefer to budget heating costs. Service offerings extend beyond fuel delivery to include high-efficiency boiler and hot air heating system replacements, central and split/duct air conditioning systems, annual tune-ups, and heating oil tank replacement. For emergency situations, technicians provide 24/7 heating and cooling service.
Customer stories from recent reviews highlight specific service experiences. Dan personally assisted Jose M, a recent transplant from South Carolina, taking time to explain options without pressure as closing time approached. Technician Jeff earned praise as the best service tech one reviewer has ever worked with, handling equipment replacements with apparent expertise. Multiple reviewers recount emergency situations where the company delivered within one to two days of calling, with Christina Zurcher noting the team helped her family during a winter emergency when other providers could not respond. The company's willingness to deliver without annual contracts sets them apart from competitors who require long-term commitments.
46 of 48 reviewers give 4 or 5 stars, with recurring praise for same-day or next-day emergency delivery, competitive pricing without contract requirements, and personally involved ownership. The two lower-rated reviews cite delivery policy disputes rather than service quality.
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |