Approved Oil

• Founded in 1932.
• Has grown to become one of the largest family-owned Bioheat® fuel companies in New York City.
• Operates from a state-of-the-art facility in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
• Runs a fleet of approximately 84 vehicles and employs over 150 team members, according to the company website.

What Approved Oil does

• Delivers Bioheat® fuel and heating oil to residential, commercial and wholesale customers.
• Provides proactive maintenance, round-the-clock emergency support and modern installations for heating equipment.
• Offers service contracts that include routine preventive maintenance and help protect customers against unexpected repair expenses.
• Provides additional customer-focused offerings designed to simplify energy procurement and management.

Service philosophy

• Emphasis on reliability, innovation and long-term customer relationships.
• Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each customer.
• Family-owned and operated, with a focus on treating team members and customers like part of the Approved Oil family.

• Bioheat® fuel and heating oil delivery.
• Natural gas services in selected areas.
• Energy solutions that promote efficiency and help manage energy costs.
• Electrical services and energy audits, as referenced on the company website.

Heating and boiler services

Approved is described as one of the largest boiler installation companies in New York City.

• Boiler system design and build.
• Boiler retrofitting and upgrades.
• Boiler repair and maintenance.
• Boiler installation and code-compliance services to help buildings stay up to date with local requirements.
• Flexible pricing, financing options and multiple boiler configurations.
• One-on-one planning with an Approved boiler expert to match a building's specific needs.

Mobile boiler solutions

• A dedicated fleet of mobile boilers sized to different building needs.
• Temporary heating for long-term renovations.
• Emergency coverage for unexpected boiler failures.
• Fast, code-compliant deployment to keep buildings heated and operational.

Additional service categories mentioned on the website

The Approved Oil website lists the following areas of work:

• Residential services.
• Commercial services.
• Wholesale fuel and energy supply.
• Plumbing and fire safety services.
• Fleet fueling.
• Water and sewer main projects.

Service availability and exact offerings can depend on the property type and location, so customers should contact Approved Oil directly for details about a specific building or project.

• All five New York City boroughs.
• Lower Westchester County.
• Nassau County (for fuel oil / heating oil services).

Services by region (based on the Service Area page)

• Fuel oil / heating oil: New York City, Nassau County and lower Westchester County.
• Natural gas: available in parts of the New York metropolitan area.
• Energy services: available in parts of the New York metropolitan area.
• Wholesale: available in parts of the New York metropolitan area.
• Plumbing and fire protection: New York City only (service listed as "Only: NYC" on the website, with service to other areas noted as coming soon).

Because coverage can vary by building and municipality, customers should contact Approved Oil directly to confirm whether a particular address is within the current service area for a specific service.

Lists Mobile, Westchester, York, Nashville, Brooklyn, New York City, and Bay Village as a location. Names Bay, New York, Nassau, Westchester, Brooklyn, and New York City as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Availability and emergency support

• The Approved Oil team states that it is available 365 days a year for delivery, service and maintenance needs.
• The company provides round-the-clock emergency support for heating customers, as noted on its website.

Typical reasons to contact Approved Oil

Customers commonly contact Approved Oil for:

• Fuel delivery requests.
• Boiler and heating system maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Mobile boiler and temporary heating needs.
• Questions about plumbing and fire protection services.
• Questions about energy services, energy programs and efficiency.
• Confirming whether a property is within the current service area.

For any issue that is time-sensitive or safety-related, customers should call rather than rely on online forms or email, so that urgent needs can be addressed as quickly as possible.

• Applicants are invited to email a resume to: jcalise@approvedoil.com.
• The email is directed to the Director of Human Resources for consideration for current and future openings.

Example roles listed on the website

• Service Technician (Full-Time)
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a demonstrated track record of safety.

• Driver (Full-Time)
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a demonstrated track record of safety.
• Experience working on gas/oil boilers is required.

• Customer Service Representative (Part-Time)
• Must be comfortable answering phones.
• Must be comfortable having direct communication with customers.

Role availability and requirements can change, so candidates should refer to the Employment page on the Approved Oil website or contact the company directly for the most up-to-date information.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.