I had the same issue when I first moved to Vermont because I lived with n the south and we normally just have central heat and air and no worries.

We had to get used to getting ready for winter , making sure the fuel tank was filled and checking the level on the fuel tank . You only run out once before you figure out fuck that I need to be on point with this because it takes them 3-4 days to get to you.

On the plus side endless hot water as long as you don’t run out of fuel .

It’s a really bad time for this type of heat also with the increases in kerosene costs and such .

I have read a lot of people get central heat and air now up there and just turn on the alternate heat when it gets really cold.