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News and Tips for Our Customers

Every year since 1990, gas prices have risen.

Oil heat is clean and environmentally safe: It as good or better than other domestic heat sources. Emissions have decreased 10-fold since the 1960's. Recent research reveals that oil is better for the environment than many electric plants, and is as environmentally-friendly as gas.

Oil heat will help you save money on utility costs: Oil-fired water heaters will heat water in half the time it takes an electric water heater.

Oil heat produces the hottest flame of any home heating fuel. This heats your home faster, using less fuel, increasing the comfort of your home.

The U.S. Department of Energy measures equipment efficiency through A.F.U.E.'s (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiencies) and rates new Oil Heat equipment very high - from 83 to 94% efficient

Exposure to carbon monoxide is almost non-existent, compared to natural gas.

To equal the heat content of 1 gallon of heating oil, it takes 1.4 therms of natural gas, 1.52 gallons of propane, and 40.6 kwh of electricity

Heat Saving Tips ...

  • Check for drafts around windows, doors, outlets, bathtubs and fireplaces.
  • Check Attic insulation. Make sure you have at least 6" of good thermal insulation in your attic.
  • Make sure windows have weather stripping and/or storm windows.
  • If you do not have storm windows cover the outside glass with polyethylene sheets
  • Have your furnace serviced regularly to keep it efficient and clean
  • Seal up cracks in your home's foundation.
  • Close your fireplace damper when not in use.
  • By lowering your thermostat by as little as 5 degrees at night, you can save up to 10% on your fuel costs.

     

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