Oil heat just keeps getting better!
Most people aren't aware that oil heat has changed over the past 30 years. Here are some facts about today’s oil heat:
Clean and efficient
Today's oil heat systems burn 95% cleaner than before. Advances in technology have resulted in the virtual elimination of soot and other air polluting particles. High-efficiency furnaces and boilers also use substantially less oil than older systems.
Modern
New oil heat equipment features "smart controls" that minimize on-and-off cycling. (i.e., when a system keeps turning on and off). This reduces fuel consumption, wear on parts, flue emissions, electrical use — and your fuel bills!
New technology includes self-diagnostic equipment that will alert you — and us — to potential problems before your equipment breaks down.
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Oil vs. Gas
Oil vs. natural gas: Which makes more sense for heating your home?
You make many choices that affect your household budget as well as the comfort and safety of your family. One of the most important decisions is how to heat your home. When comparing oil and natural gas, it’s important to keep in mind the following:
1. Price spikes are temporary. Even though the price of oil has shot up recently, historical trends suggest that it will fall again. In the past, every sharp rise in oil prices has been followed by a corresponding drop.
2. Prices fluctuate in every energy market. As a result, it really doesn’t make economic sense to convert from oil to natural gas. In fact, natural gas prices are currently higher than they have been since January 2006.
3. There are hidden costs to converting equipment from oil to natural gas. Consider the following numbers:
| CONVERT to natural gas | NEW oil system | |
| Removal of underground oil tank |
$1,700 | $0 |
| Line chimney (gas-only safety issue) |
$1,500 | $0 |
| New heating system, including installation |
starts at $2,900 |
starts at $2,900 |
| Total typical cost | $6,100 | $2,900 |
4. Oil is clean, modern, efficient and environmentally friendly. Natural gas is comparatively risky, expensive and less efficient as a source of heat than oil.