Nothing is perfect, but in strict percentage terms, oil is about as close as it gets…up to 98% efficient as a matter of fact! The combination of improved fuel and modern, efficient furnaces means that the efficiency of today’s oil heat is far superior to that which was available just a few years ago.

Oil heat also has a very high BTU content. This means it has a great deal of built-in heating capacity and a fast recovery rate. What does that mean to you? Simply stated, oil reaches the required temperature very quickly and in the case of hot water, that translates to less waiting time and, therefore, greater overall efficiency.

What’s more, in many cases, this benefit is FREE! With an indirect-fired water heater or boiler, the hot water you use in the spring, fall and winter is heated at the same time your home is. What could be more efficient than doing two things at the same time.

And your local fuel oil dealer can keep your system running at peak efficiency with regularly scheduled service calls. You wouldn’t run your car for years without service, so why let the performance of your heating system suffer. Maintain peak performance and save money in the long run by having your system checked routinely.

There’s no doubt about it, when you compare the benefits of oil to most other heating sources, it’s obvious why oil has been, and continues to be, the choice of homeowners throughout our region and our country.