Oil Heat Facts

Oil Heat, some things you should know…

Oil heat is safe Heating oil is not explosive (like gas).Home heating oil can only be ignited by your heating system, a device designed to light oil. If you drop a match in a puddle of oil, it will not ignite, it will be extinguished. Inhalation from oil fumes is not fatal (unlike gas). System malfunction will not result in death from carbon-monoxide poisoning (unlike gas). Oil heat system malfunction will produce many tell-tale signs before becoming dangerous, such as: smoke, odor, and soot.

Oil heat is clean Today`s oil heat is 95% cleaner than it was 30 years ago. New heating systems produce no soot or smoke if tuned properly.

Oil heat is dependable As the end user, you store the supply of fuel, and use it as you see fit. You can also be assured of emergency service and automatic delivery if using a full-service company such as Village Oil.

Oil heat is energy efficient Oil heat creates a hotter flame than other fuels. It would take 1.52 gallons of propane, 1.4 therms of natural gas, and 40.6 kwh of electricity to equal one gallon of heating oil.

Our Service Contracts keep your entire system running at peak efficiency. Start saving money on fuel, and add years to the life of your equipment.

Solar space heating can offset anywhere from 30% to 70% of your heating needs. Learn more about Solar Water Heating.

Radiant heat is one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to heat your home. Learn more about Radiant Heating Systems.

We offer an ultra-sonic, testing serviceto ensure your above-ground fuel tank is safe. Protect or replace your oil tank.