Millions of American homes are heated by the burning of petroleum oil. It is a safe and relatively clean way to heat your home. The reason it is safe is because it has such a high flashpoint and requires special conditions to ignite. Many people refuse to switch to electric or gas heat for this reason.
According to heating oil delivery in Lynchburg, Virginia the best time to fill up your tank is now. This is because there is plenty of supply on hand, prices are usually as low as they get and workers have a relatively clear schedule. You can often call and have your heating oil delivered within a day or two and pay the best prices you will see all year long.
The same can be said for kerosene delivery in Lynchburg, Va. Many folks have a kerosene heater they use to heat certain parts of their home or shops. The same company will be able to offer delivery for both products and many more.
If you are interested in having a heating oil-based system installed in your home, you should call the same company who delivers the oil. They will most likely be able to install a system for you or recommend a company that will do great work. After all, they see these systems all day, every day and know which ones the best and which companies are the best at installing them.
High Energy Efficiency
Heating oil has a high energy density, releasing about 138,500 BTUs per gallon. This makes it more efficient per unit than propane (91,500 BTUs/gallon) and comparable to natural gas (about 1,000 BTUs/cubic foot, though delivery efficiency varies).
Modern oil furnaces and boilers achieve efficiencies of 85-95% (AFUE), competitive with or better than many gas and electric systems, especially older ones.
