It’s true. Oilheat is a lot cleaner than it was 25 years ago. Today, high efficiency fuel oil appliances operate in the 85% range and new ultra-modern furnaces in the 95% efficiency range are entering the market. Today’s Oilheat has reduced its oil burner emissions to near zero levels. All of this translates into a cleaner environment.
2. Air quality
The Oilheat industry has continuously decreased the amount of sulfur in fuel oil leading to lower emissions. And our commitment to air quality is only getting stronger.
3. Tanks. No worries
Today’s state-of-the-art tanks are composed of corrosion resistant steel, fibreglass and polyethelene. This means long life and real safety. In fact, today’s tanks are versatile with space-saving designs allowing them to be easily installed indoors and out.
4. More efficient than ever
Thirty years ago, Oilheat furnaces in single-family homes burned approximately 1300 gallons per year, on average. Today that figure is around 800 gallons per year – a drastic improvement in efficiency and savings of almost 40%. And if the fuel burns cleaner, it increases efficiency and furnace life and saves you even more money.
5. Long term savings
History tells us that, adjusted for inflation, the price of Oilheat hasn’t changed much since the 1950’s. Not many other energy sources can say that. In fact, the price of Oilheat is projected to rise at a lower rate than natural gas and electricity.
6. The “more-hot-water” heat
Oilheat heats water up to twice as fast as typical natural gas and up to five times faster than electricity. How? Simply put, Oilheat’s flame is the hottest of all the energy sources. And with an Oilheat indirect-fired water heater, you’ll get virtually free hot water in the fall, winter and spring when your heating boiler is turned on.
7. Modern solutions for bigger savings
Improving your furnace’s efficiency is easy and cost-effective. With proper equipment maintenance and upgrades, you can improve your furnace’s efficiency ensuring your home heating needs are met. Call Best Oil Co. today, and we'll fill you in on the many ways you can save.
8. Beautifully Safe
Oilheat is non-explosive. If exposed to a lit match the oil will not ignite.
9. The comfortable heat
Oilheat is the most comfortable heat. It burns hot, so you get heat fast to make you comfortable quickly. For every gallon of oil burned, Oilheat gives you 140,000 BTUs. That’s comparatively better than natural gas, electricity, propane and every other kind of home heat when measured in standard units. Plus, Oilheat systems let you add a wide range of options such as central A/C, thermopump, humidifier and electric filter.
10. You’ve got a friend
Best Oil Co. is just a phone call away. We’re your neighbors with deep roots in the community. Want proof? One study saw Oilheat customers give a 94% rating for friendly and fast service. And with services like Automatic Delivery, you can be assured of having a ready supply.
SAFETY
Before releasing dangerous and invisible carbon monoxide (CO), an oil system will warn you with smoke and soot and an odor. Gas heat equipment gives you no warning of CO production.
Unlike natural gas, fuel oil is not explosive, and inhalation of oil fumes cannot cause death. CONVENIENCE
Oil heat makes fasterheat and hot water than gas heat. Oil heat systems are 16% more efficient than gas heat systems according to the Department of Energy.
SAVINGS Fuel oil is historically less expensive than natural gas.
Gas heat bills frequently contain miscellaneous costs, surcharges, rate adjustments, and pipeline charges which can be confusing, burdensome, and expensive.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
With Best Oil Co. you will enjoy courteous, personalized service. We make it our job to know you and your heating needs in order to accommodate you, our valued customer.
*According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association, oil heat equipment caused the least amount of deaths of all heating fuels. Unlike propane and natural gas, oil can't explode. Before it can even burn, it must first be turned into a fine particle mist and then ignited.
*While some have characterized oil as being "dirty". In fact heating oil is clean, contains no carcinogens, and is biodegradable. Reports that depict oil heating as an environmental hazard are unjustified.
*A properly maintained residential oil tank can last for decades and does not present a threat to human health or the environment. Oilheat has the least environmental impact of any type of space heating and hot water fuel, attributable to it's high efficiency and clean burning. Natural gas and propane are similarly benign, while electric, coal and wood heat are far more detrimental to air quality.
*An unpleasant fact of life is that all common heating fuels exact some toll on the environment. Oil is sometimes spilled in the transportation process. Millions of leaks in natural gas lines allow methane, one of the worst "greenhouse gases", to contaminate the environment.
*Home oil heat equipment is so efficient, and emissions are so negligible, they are not even regulated by the federal Clean Air Act, unlike other petroleum products.
*Oil poses one of the least risks of carbon monoxide poisoning to your family. A report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that gas units are associated with 82%, of carbon monoxide deaths in the home. Oil units were involved in less than 1/10 of that.
Heating systems are one of those things in life that we would prefer not to spend a great deal of time thinking about. Let's face it, all that the best systems should need are basic maintenance and steady supply of fuel. But like it or not, from time to time, systems fail and it's usually pretty evident when they do fail: you start to hear strange noises from the basement or worse yet your home goes cold and you know the heat isn't working. Generally speaking, when you're not getting any heat it's best to call a professional to remedy the problem. This is especially true if you use natural gas as a an energy source; home heating oil on the other hand is not an explosive in its natural state.
As a homeowner, the best actions that you can take are preventative. Schedule an annual heating system cleaning and tune-up, insulate your home, make sure that your oil heat tank doesn't run empty, etc. You can also use the internet to educate yourself and perform some basic tasks.
The key is knowing what makes sense to try to fix things yourself and when it's time to call in a professional.
Sometimes there's a simple fix to what's ailing your system. Try these steps:
1) Make sure your thermostat is set above room temperature.
2) Make sure your oil burner switch is in the on position.
3) Check your tank to ensure it contains an adequate amount of oil.
4) For steam systems, make sure the boiler has an adequate amount of water by checking the level on the glass gauge.
5) Press the reset button on your oil heat system, which is typically located on the burner or chimney pipe. Press the button only once.
6) Check all fuses and circuit breakers of the heating system.
Get Ready For Winter: Properly preparing your home for winter isn't as hard as you might think and it's like putting money in the bank. Schedule a weekend out this fall to get ready for the colder weather. Some winterizing tasks you can do on your own but if you need assistance you should contact us for help. Here are the basics. We also recommend you visit our Helpful Links section for tips and suggestions on maximizing the value of your heating and energy budget. Tune-Up your Furnace: Call and schedule a routine maintenance and inspection of your furnace each autumn to make sure it is in good working order. Make sure that they change your filter so that the boiler will work less hard, use less energy and last longer.
If your boiler system is old, you might consider updating it. New furnaces are far more efficient than ever before which means that more of the fuel used by the furnace gets upstairs as heat.
Use a setback thermostat: A setback thermostat allows you to automatically turn down the heat when you're away at work or when you're sleeping at night, and then boost the temperature to a comfortable level when you need it. Properly using your setback thermostat could cut your heating costs from 20 to 75 percent. If you do not have a setback thermostat, consider installing one.
Reverse Ceiling Fans: If you have ceiling fans, reverse the switch on them so they blow upward, toward the ceiling. Ceiling fans are a great idea in the summer, when air blowing downward can improve circulation and make a room feel cooler. By reversing the fan's direction, the blades move air upward in winter. This is especially valuable in high ceiling rooms, where heat that naturally rises is forced back down into the room.
