Myths about Home Heating Oil
There’s a lot of inaccurate information out there about using oil to heat residential homes. Whether you’re building a new home and are considering your heating options or are purchasing a home that uses oil, you may have some questions.
If you’ve been doing some research, you may have come across some seemingly contradictory information. There are a few myths out there about heating oil, and we’re here to clear up some of the confusion.
Here are three of the most common myths about home heating oil, along with the facts that dispute them.
1. Oil Is Expensive
In recent years, oil heating has become more affordable than it was 30 years ago. Newer technologies have made it a much more efficient energy source, saving homeowners money in the process. In fact, oil produces more energy than any other type of heating fuel. Since you have to use less oil for the same amount of power compared to other energy sources, you may end up saving money.
The price of oil does often fluctuate, which means you could spend more money than you were planning to. However, there are certain times of the year when oil prices tend to drop. If you’re strategic about when you refuel, you’re less likely to need to pay those higher prices.
2. Oil Is Bad for the Environment
Every type of energy source has some effect on the environment. Even renewable energy sources often rely on electricity to collect and distribute energy.
Progress to home heating oil has made considerable strides in environmental impact. Today, oil burns 90 percent cleaner than it did in the past. Oil only contributes to 0.33 percent of emissions. Compared to other energy sources, it can even impact the environment less than other home heating systems, like boilers.
The oil industry is always looking for new ways to innovate to continue making this type of energy as clean as possible.
3. Oil Is Inefficient
Like we previously mentioned, oil is an efficient type of home heating. However, many people believe other energy sources are much more efficient than oil heating.
However, oil heating has grown much more efficient over the years. Today, it has increased to be a competitive energy source compared to other types. And actually, it creates more energy than propane and natural gas.
When your home heating system is running efficiently, you’ll save money and hassle. The more efficient your system is, the less oil you’re using. The less oil you use, the less money you spend and the less frequently you have to refill your oil supply.
Trust Marstellar Oil and Concrete for All Your Oil Tank Needs
Once your oil tank is full, you don’t have to worry about it, especially if you work with Marstellar Oil and Concrete. We offer auto-refills, so we receive a notification when your oil levels run low. We’ll come by your home and refill your oil, so you don’t have to worry about it running out ever again.
If you’d like to learn more about oil heating for your home, please contact us today.
