Eds Garage
P.O. Box 118 , 20 Westminster Road , Canterbury, Connecticut, United States

Welcome to Ed’s Garage, Inc. 2019 marks our 72nd anniversary! Our fleet has been delivering home heating oil to customers throughout Eastern Connecticut since 1947.  We take pride in our reputation for honesty, integrity and exceptional service. Whether you need to fill your oil tank, have your furnace cleaned or replace your heating system, you can count on Ed’s to provide the expert service that our customers have come to know and depend on over the years.

In 1947, after returning home from World War II, Edward Waskiewicz and his wife, Lillian, purchased a shut down gas station on Route 14 in Canterbury.  It was here, where they pumped gas and performed automobile repairs, that Ed’s Garage was born. Ed started to deliver fuel oil to several customers, in some instances carrying buckets of oil to second and third floor apartments himself. The fuel oil business began to grow steadily causing Ed to give up the repair business, except for working on his own vehicles.  Aside from running the garage, Ed and Lil were very involved in town affairs. Ed served as First Selectman of Canterbury for three terms between 1963 and 1969. Wanting to give back to the town, Ed did his job as First Selectman without taking any wages. While in office, he was active in the construction of several roads in town. Along with the help of several other Canterbury businessmen, Buntz, Cory, Howe and Kitt Roads were built. Ed was also a Charter Member of the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Company, serving as an assistant Chief. Lil monitored the fire department’s phone alarm system from the Ed’s Garage office, receiving fire reports and calling firemen one by one.  Lil was active in establishing St. Augustine Catholic Church in Canterbury. Construction began on the church in spring of 1968 and was opened that fall. At St. Augustine’s she served as the General Chairperson of the Parish Development Program. In addition, she served on the Parish council and Finance council. Over the years she held all four offices of the Ladies Guild. Ed and Lil were well known for their generosity. Lil actively raised money for local hospitals and charities.  As if they weren’t busy enough, they also operated Mr. Ed’s Stables. Here, they raised King Quarter horses and sponsored AQHA Horse shows to benefit St. Augustine’s Church, the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department and many other local organizations. After many years and championships with their prize horses, most notably Mr. Wimpy Leo, they ultimately decided to retire from the horse business. In the early 1970’s, Mr. Ed’s Stables was transformed into Ed’s sand and gravel mining location.  Today, their children, Ed & Penny, along with other second and third generation family members, run the business. Carrying on their tradition for honest, reliable service and community involvement, Ed’s Garage continues to provide heating services to homes and businesses throughout Windham and New London Counties. In addition to delivering fuel oil and servicing burners,  Ed’s also manufactures and delivers top quality sand and crushed stone products. Seventy years later, Ed’s is proud to still be a family owned and operated business!

• Our fleet has been delivering home heating oil to customers in Windham and New London counties for over seven decades! We offer competitive pricing, automatic and will-call delivery programs, budget payment plans and much more. Additionally, we participate in local energy assistance programs including ACCESS, TVCCA, and many others
• As an oil customer, you can rest assured knowing our team of service technicians will be there for you when you need them! Our in-house, expertly trained technicians are on call 24 hours a day should you have any problems with your heating unit.  With an annual cleaning and tune up, you can prevent service calls and improve the operating efficiency of your furnace.
• Since the early 1970’s, Ed’s has been manufacturing top quality crushed stone, sand and gravel. Our materials can be used in a wide range of projects, such as septic system materials, driveway, road and lawn bases, horse rings, volleyball courts and even beach sand! Visit our Sand and Gravel page for more info and to request a quote.

70 Years of Experience

Ed’s Fleet has been delivering heating oil since 1947! When it comes to heating your home or business, you deserve an experienced heating oil provider you can trust to keep you warm.

Dependable Service

Our expertly trained and reliable service department is available around the clock should you have a problem after hours. You won’t find dependable service like this at a discount company!

Automatic Delivery

• Residential and commercial customers on automatic delivery will receive fill ups determined by our computerized Degree Day System. The system calculates your optimal delivery time based on factors such as temperature, tank size and previous usage patterns.

• Every home is different. Heating oil usage fluctuates depending on countless variables, such as unseasonable temperatures and the efficiency of equipment. Furthermore, outside factors, such as additional residents and guests in the home or the use of other heating sources may affect usage. Due to the possibility of increased usage in these situations, we kindly ask that you please notify us of any unexpected changes.

• Payment is due in full within 10 days of delivery. Customers participating in our automatic delivery program are eligible for senior citizen and volume discounts. We also offer budget payment plans and accept all major credit cards.

Will Call Delivery

• Will-call customers are responsible for monitoring their own tank levels. The optimal time to call for a delivery is when the tank gauge reads between 3/8 and 1/4 full. Please be sure to check your tank regularly. By doing so, you can prevent run outs thus avoiding any unnecessary charges to your account.

• The minimum requirement for our will-call delivery program is 100 gallons. Fees apply for will-call customers whose delivery does not meet our minimum requirement.

• 24 hour advance notice is required for all will-call deliveries. However, in extreme weather conditions, such as frigid temperatures and impending snow storms, we kindly ask for 48-72 hours notice. Fees apply for same day deliveries, after hours deliveries and prime & starts.

• Payment is due in full at the time of delivery for all will-call customers

Annual Furnace Cleaning and Tune Up includes

• A thorough tune up of your oil burner and all controls

• Complete brush and vacuum of your heating system and smoke pipe

• Lubrication of all working components

• Oiling and adjustments to ensure maximum operating efficiency of your burner

• Visual inspection of your oil tank