Small Quantity Home Heating Oil Delivery
In Harrisburg and beyond, homeowners who rely on heating oil for winter warmth know how important it is to be proactive about making sure the tank stays full. 
While a typical tank can hold 200 gallons or more, you never want to risk running out on the coldest day of the year. Aside from the inconvenience and expense of scheduling an emergency delivery, there’s also the possibility of damaging your furnace and other HVAC components.
Too often, homeowners are torn between waiting to fill up their tank and having the peace of mind knowing enough fuel is on hand. At Marstellar Oil and Concrete, we make it easier to buy heating oil in small quantities in Harrisburg and throughout Central PA. If you are looking for minimum heating oil delivery, get in touch with us today!
Average Monthly Household Heating Usage
Winters in Central Pennsylvania are often unpredictable and marked with extremely cold temperatures, so keeping your home comfortable for you and your family is essential. But to prepare for the upcoming chilly months and avoid running low on heating oil, you may be wondering how much oil you typically use in a day and how long will your supply last?
While every home is unique, average Pennsylvania homeowners can store up to 200 gallons of heating oil at one time and can expect to use anywhere between 600 and 900 gallons of oil during each winter season — depending on your typical usage and household qualities. Whenever cool temperatures drop into single digits, you can anticipate using up to 10 gallons per day to keep your home warm.
In addition to temperature changes, several factors affect how much oil your home uses during the winter season:
- Furnace Age and Condition
- Heating Fuel Quality
- Household Size
- Age and Size of Home
- Insulation Quality of Windows and Doors
- Water Heater Oil Consumption
Determining How to Order Heating Oil
In Pennsylvania, the heating season lasts approximately five to six months and it’s important to keep track of approximately how much oil your household is expected to use per day to avoid inconvenient, costly fuel shortages. In addition to the qualities of your household, keeping track of weather forecasts over a 30 day period will help you determine how much and how often you should order heating oil for your system. When the outside temperature is between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit your home will likely use between two and four gallons of oil, and when the temperature falls to 20 degrees the amount of fuel you’ll use increases to seven gallons.
During the winter season, you can save money, time and prevent fuel shortages by taking simple steps to reduce your daily oil usage. Lower heating oil use by purchasing quality fuel, performing regular appliance maintenance and installing a better quality, programmable thermostat that allows you better control of your heating system.
What Is the Smallest Heating Oil Delivery Size?
Many heating oil companies require a minimum heating oil delivery amount before they will deliver to residential customers. This is because the expense involved in serving a large geographic area often means that minimum heating oil deliveries aren’t cost-effective, and may even cost them money.
The smallest heating oil order size most companies will deliver is 100 gallons or more. This is often a problem for homeowners who want to buy heating oil in small quantities, whether it’s to top off their tank or take advantage when prices are low. With Marstellar Oil and Concrete, you don’t have this problem.
Where Can I Buy Heating Oil in Small Quantities?
Fortunately, there’s a choice in Harrisburg, PA for small quantity heating oil delivery. Marstellar Oil and Concrete offers delivery of as little as 50 gallons of heating oil to customers in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Juniata, northern York, southern Snyder, western Lebanon and western Lancaster County.
How do we do it? By keeping our service area small, we avoid the travel expenses associated with long-distance delivery. This not only allows to provide a higher caliber of service, it also allows us to accommodate smaller order sizes while remaining fiscally sound.
Place Your Order Online Today
Whether you need 50 gallons or 500, Marstellar Oil and Concrete makes it easy to place an order for heating oil in Central PA. Visit our secure online portal to view our current rates. Unlike with other oil suppliers, you also have the option of paying online. You won’t have to worry about having cash or a check ready when our driver arrives.
Since 1997, Marstellar Oil and Concrete has been offering dedicated heating oil delivery to homes in Central PA. Small quantity delivery service is just one of the ways we are going the extra mile to serve our clients. We believe you should never risk running out of fuel when you need it. For great service at an affordable price, give us a call or place your order online today!
