Mc Cleary Oil CO Inc
1266 N. Franklin Street , Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

This is a summary of the products and services our company provides to the Franklin County area. Our business was started on Main Street in 1928 and moved around the corner to 19 W. King Street in 1929 where we stayed for 83 years. On August 15th 2013 we moved to 1266 N. Franklin St., Chambersburg to combine the office and truck storage in one central location. What does this mean to you?? Hopefully you will find our consistent and stable service to be a pleasant change from todays trend of "recordings" and "voicemail".

History

Over 86 years ago Garnet and Bruce McCleary started in the home heating business. In those days keeping customers warm meant carrying buckets of oil from the truck to the tank 5 gallons at a time.  As times have changed so did our customers needs. Therefore McCleary Oil Co. positioned itself as a dependable source of home heating products with a local storage facility for HEATING OIL and PROPANE. In addition, the biggest asset we can provide our customers is a staff of experienced individuals who refer to customers by names, not account numbers.Combining an unparalleled history in the heating oil industry with propane sales and service, McCleary oil Co. continues to support our mission statement: Provide our customers a trouble free, economical heating source, in a courteous, professional and convenient manner.  We take great pride in the long term relationships we have with our customers, many dating 30+ years. We are located in the same place where Bruce and Garnet started the business. With the third generation involved, we continue the same personal service that only a small family-operated business can provide. And that means courteous, dependable deliveries to you the customer.  McCleary Oil Co. is sincerely interested in your business. Our customers benefit with automatic deliveries, payment plans, and 24-hour emergency delivery. Call our offices today and let us take the worry out of your heating needs.

Heating Fuels

For 79 years we have provided quality heating fuels for the Franklin County area. During those years other local retailers have gone out of business, changed their names, or been bought out, however through all the changes McCleary Oil Co., Inc. has continued to be a stable source of heating fuels.  We have a dependable and secure supply of products as well as a dedicated group of employees that allows us to provide heating fuels to our customers.  Heating Oil, or #2 Oil, is the predominant heating product used in residential homes. Heating Oil is a refined product derived from crude oil. Heating oil is a non-explosive product as it will not burn in a liquid state(as it is stored in your tanks). In order to light heating oil on fire, you must heat it above 140 degrees, the temperature at which it begins to vaporize. 

Kerosene

 #1 Oil, is also a refined product derived from crude oil. Kerosene, unlike Heating oil will not “gel up” during freezing temperatures. With this characteristic, most outside(aboveground) tanks normally use Kerosene. In addition, many mobile home furnaces require Kerosene to operate properly.

Propane

Propane (LP) is a liquefied petroleum gas that comers out of both oil and natural gas wells. Propane does not occur naturally though.  Raw crude oil or raw natural gas is refined to make different types of petroleum products, one of which is propane. Following its refinement, propane is stored as a liquid under pressure until utilized, at which point it becomes a gas. Additional information can be found at www.usepropane.com.  Propane has many uses in addition to home heating such as cooking, hot water, clothes drying, fireplace, outdoor fireplace, generators, and more.

Tank Installation

There are many options for storing propane at your home. Unlike heating oil tanks, propane must be stored outdoors. Tank sizes range from 23 gallons to 2,000 gallons for most home applications. Tank size is based on the specific demand of the home. Tanks can be installed aboveground or underground. Underground propane tanks do not have any environmental concerns, and with proper protection can last 40-50 years. We can provide the tanks as well as the piping from the tank to your appliance.  Which is the best product for your application? The fuel product that would suit your specific needs can vary. Heating oil has the most BTUs(measure of heat units) of heat compared to propane, however propane has the flexibility of providing other options such as a fireplace, cooking, clothes drying, outdoor grill, back-up generator, and lighting. Give us a call and we will be glad to discuss which product fits your specific needs.

24-Hour Gas

McCleary Oil Co., Inc. has A 24 hour Gasoline and Diesel fuel site at 484 West Commerce Street in Chambersburg.  Cards are available in our office to use at this sight. Three grades of gasoline, On road diesel, as well as Off Road diesel and heating oil are available 24 hours a day. Statements are mailed out at the beginning of each month detailing each purchase. Payment is due within 10 days of mailing of statement. We now accept credit cards. PA State Law requires that the “highest price or credit card price” be displayed on the pumps while they are not in use. The price is 5 cents per gallon more than the price you will be charged for purchases with OUR FUEL CARD.