4 Benefits of Oil Heat for Your Home

Living in a more secluded or rural area away from the hustle and bustle of the city can be peaceful. But, it can also mean you are farther away from a gas line. Sometimes you are many miles away posing a unique challenge many city dwellers have never faced: the need for oil heat.

Here at Parker-Arntz, we know the benefits to using oil to heat your home. In fact, our HVAC technicians and staff are well versed in fuel oil installation and service. We know how well oil can provide warmth to your family so let’s discuss 4 distinct benefits of choosing oil heat. 

1. Cheaper Up-Front Furnace Costs

When purchasing a furnace for your home you’ll find that compared to a gas furnace, one that uses oil is much cheaper upfront. On average, oil furnaces cost 10%-25% less than those running on gas. 

This is a nice perk as the cost of a furnace can run expensive. Depending on your financial situation, it may not be an option to shell out more money than you planned. Need help with installation? Our HVAC technicians can install oil furnaces, oil burners, and other household appliances.  

2. Complete Control Over Fuel Supply

Unlike gas heat, oil heat requires a fuel supply that you need to have delivered to your home as there is a risk of your on-site tank running out. While this may seem like a burden, it’s actually what makes heating oil dependable because you are able to be in total control of your personal supply. 

With a fuel tank(s) stored on your property, it’s all yours to use and conserve until your next refill. You also have the ability to choose your oil provider which then allows you to select automatic oil deliveries. Having oil delivered to your home on a regular basis can be comforting as you know it will not become depleted when you need it most. 

3. Hotter Flames Heat Home Faster

Oil equipment in general produces more heat per energy units (BTUs) than gas equipment. What this means is the flames burn hotter and your home heats faster. This is especially nice in the winter as your family can stay warm and keep comfortable all day long. 

The hotter flames also mean that while the oil is heating your home quicker, it’s also using less fuel to do so. This is ideal as you are having to keep the conservation of your entire supply in mind and this allows you to prolong it.  

4. Safe for Entire Family 

You can rest easy (and warm) knowing that despite oil being naturally flammable, it is not an explosive fuel compared to gas. There is also no risk of oil producing carbon monoxide in your home which gas has the potential to do.  

Overall, oil is biodegradable, non-toxic, and contains no harmful carcinogens. With oil heating your family can safely stay out of the cold and feel confident about your furnace. 

Interested in Oil Heat or Need Service?

Do you happen to live in a more rural area and think oil heat might be right for your home? Our highly qualified Parker- Arntz Plumbing & Heating, Inc. HVAC technicians in Belding, Greenville, and Livonia, MI, are more than willing to install the oil furnace or boiler you desire most.

Contact us online or call at (616) 225-9150 to schedule an appointment or request an estimate today.