The Pup's Our Furnace Man
Here is a cute ad from Bryant Heater, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart.
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Recent Articles in Heating Museum
The Testimony of a Great Statesman Is Added To The Praising of Oil-O-Matic Heat
Here is a vintage ad for Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating, featuring the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert L.
They Smile Now at Their Timidity Over Oil Heat
Here is an early ad for Williams Oil-O-Matic, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart.
This Puts Heat in the Same Class with Light and Water
An early ad from Williams Oil-O-Matic, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart
Carlin Oil Burners and Water Heater Handbook (1966)
Here is a Carlin Oil Burners and Water Heater Handbook from 1966. Thanks to Bob Craig for sharing this handbook with us.
Esso Oil Burner
Here is a brochure for the Esso Oil Burner, featuring their Economy Clutch with straightforward explanations.
Go Through The Looking Glass with Al and Alice
Join them in their search for the ideal in Automatic Heating Equipment! I think you'll enjoy this 1948 consumer piece about the General Electric boiler. If you've ever wo...
How to Have a Smiling Home - A Guide to Things to Know about Home Heating and How to Have Top Comfort and Save $$$
Here is a well-done promotional piece for the oil-heat industry, circa 1960.
If Fuel Bills Were Painted On Rooftops...
Here is a clever flyer for Timkin Silent Automatic Wall-Flame Oil Burners. Thank you to our friend John Mills for sharing this with us!
Installation of Oil Burning Equipment (1941)
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipments as Recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, 1941. Than...