Why Oil is a Great Option for Heating Your Home

Gas, electric, and oil heating are just a few of the most popular home heating solutions. There are many good reasons to choose oil heating, and we’ve outlined some of the key benefits below.

Can Be Purchased at Any Time

You can order a top-up of heating oil whenever you want. The cost of heating oil can change from day to day, but this offers you the opportunity to stock up while the price is favourable. In general, the summer is a good time to place an order because there is less demand, and as a result the costs are cheaper.

No Rental Costs

With other types of heating fuel, the tank is frequently rented, and your supplier will charge you a fee. With heating oil, the tank is typically purchased at the same time as the heating system, eliminating any rental costs.

Performance and Efficiency

The oil typically burns at a temperature of above 70 °C, making it hotter than either electricity or natural gas. Thus, dwellings heated by oil will warm up more quickly. Additionally, oil is far more efficient than any other kind of home heating solution. In fact, studies have shown that a new oil-fired boiler will have an efficiency rating of 92-93%, when compared with 85% for other types of new boiler.

Perks of Working with a Consistent Provider

It is entirely up to you whether you stick with a single frequent supplier or change to a different one. Having a consistent provider, however, allows you to take advantage of a variety of services, including top-up services that automatically fill your tank without you having to think about buying and payment plans that spread out the expense of your heating over the year.

Safety First

One of the safest solutions for your family is to heat your home using heating oil. Domestic heating oil must be heated to a temperature of at least 60°C to vaporise because it is neither explosive nor combustible in its liquid condition. This makes it a safe alternative to gas heating for your home because it ensures that any oil spills from your tank won't cause it to explode.

Cost-Effective

An oil furnace can be a smart choice for you if you're looking for a heat source that won't cost much to install or maintain. Compared to gas furnaces, which typically last little over a decade or more, oil furnaces can last three decades or longer. When building an oil furnace, the tank that holds the oil you use is sometimes your biggest expense. This procedure is similar to how a propane fuel source is used and maintained in that the oil tank is often installed and serviced by the same business that distributes your oil.

Choose Northern Oil as Your Oil Supplier

Beating the rising cost of energy is easy when you have a reliable and affordable domestic oil and fuel supplier. Northern Oil has been helping households in Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire stay warm whilst keeping their energy costs under control for over a century. For more information about our domestic heating services, contact us.