Tips for Buying Commercial Heating Oil

When it comes to commercial heating oil, there are a few things to keep in mind as you purchase. You can make the entire process a little easier if you know the following tips.

Check with Multiple Suppliers

Heating oil can be costly, so it’s a good idea to talk to different suppliers and find out if they offer anything for commercial buyers. Some companies are willing to provide discounts or special pricing if you are purchasing bulk amounts of fuel. To ensure you have the best price possible, be sure to ask for quotes after informing the company of the amount of oil you intend to purchase annually or monthly.

Skip the Unknowns

It’s best to do a bit of research and choose a company that has a solid foundation in providing heating oil. They should have a good reputation, excellent reviews and should have plenty of happy customers.

There’s a good reason to choose an established heating fuel company. They will already have all the processes in place to ensure you are well cared for as a client. There will be minimal glitches and an increase in efficiency since they’ve already figured out how to run their company smoothly.

Check the Quality

Not every company provides high-quality heating oil to their customers. Poor quality oil may be lower cost, but it will also ruin your boiler over time. You’ll have higher carbon emissions with bad fuel, as well and in the end, it’s more likely to cause your equipment to break down and be less efficient. Everything will take longer to heat and you will notice that there is more sludge and build-up on the boiler.

You pay for cheap heating oil in other ways. The long-term effects can cause problems that mean your entire boiler needs to be replaced, which can be expensive and frustrating.



Ask About Delivery

While all heating oil companies deliver, the question is when they can get the oil to you. In a commercial situation, it’s more likely that you’ll run low and suddenly discover that you need a lot more oil on short notice. If the company can accommodate this, you’ll have the perfect service for your needs.

You should try to stay on top of oil deliveries and can schedule tank top-ups on a regular basis, but there’s always the possibility that something will happen and you’ll need that extra fuel. Knowing you can rely on your supplier to provide it will provide peace of mind.

Whatever your needs are, from heating a factory to managing the temperature in multiple buildings, you need to know how to buy commercial heating fuel. With the tips above, you should be ready to choose a supplier.

For a reliable source of high-quality heating oil, contact Northern Oil and book an appointment today.