7 Reasons to Using Fuel Oil in New Canaan

by | May 15, 2013 | Oil and Gas

There are many types of heating systems available for your home, with electric, natural gas, and oil being the most popular. Many people do not know the many benefits to using a oil fueled system versus its two closed counterparts. Below are 7 benefits to using Fuel Oil New Canaan.

Efficiency: Fuel Oil is the leader among other energy sources when it comes to efficiency. Systems heated by oil heat perform at an 85-95% efficiency rate, which means that 85 to 95 cents of every dollar you spend on heating is uses directly to heat your home or water.

Clean: Fuel Oil in New Canaan do not release any dirt, soot, odors into your home and operate 95% cleaner than their counterparts from 1970 and before.

Popularity: Almost 30 million Americans utilize oil as the source of heat for their homes.

Abundant: There will always be a continuous source of heating oil, as there are nearly 40 oil producing countries around the world.

Safety: Other heating sources can burst into flames, while oil heat is non-explosive and won’t even burn when it is in liquid form. Also, inhaling fuel oil fumes is not deadly or harmful to your health. Oil heating systems warn you when there is a system malfunction by giving you signs like odors, smoke, or soot. This means you are able to catch a problem before dangerous carbon monoxide is released into your home. This is a safety feature you do not get with gas systems, as they give no indication of carbon monoxide being produced or released.

Comfortable: On average, an oil heat flame burns 300 degrees hotter than its closest competitor, natural gas. This means that your water and house will heat up faster. This means that you are able to keep your home at your desired temperature much easier than other heat sources and at a more affordable price.

Economical: Oil heat has been found to be 16% more efficient than natural gas according to studies by the Department of Ecology. In addition, you would save money, as oil heating costs are significantly lower than both electricity and natural gas.

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