While many new homes use electricity to stay warm during winter, there are still a large number of older homes and business spaces who rely on home heating fuel, especially in Southern Queensland. If you’ve just moved into a home that uses heating oil, this is your guide to buying home heating oil for the first time.

The basics of heating oil

Home heating oil comes in two varieties: kerosene and diesel heating oil. Both are a popular and safe option to use in furnaces and boilers. The heating oil is drawn from a tank unique to the property, instead of the national grid. If you’ve just moved in, you’ll notice an oil storage tank located somewhere on the property which is connected up to your home heating system. To get technical, most home heating systems will pump fuel from the oil storage tank and deliver it to an oil boiler. The heating oil enters the boilers combustion chamber as an atomised spray, which turns into a flame when ignited.

Breaking down heating oil prices

Heating oil prices are often closely correlated with the price of crude oil, which as of 2018 has reached its highest levels since 2014. Luckily there are so many options available for home and business owners to make home heating oil more affordable. Contact your provider to discuss different types of payment plans; you might find that an upfront payment is more economical than staggered payments. As a general rule, bulk orders of home heating oil are better prices in the warmer months, while getting an emergency refill in the height of winter can incur additional costs.

How to order heating oil

First order of business before ordering oil for your new home is to check the current levels in the tank. Most heating oil tanks come with a built-in gauge or dipstick to measure the contents. Depending on how much you use, you might only need to fill your heating oil tank once or twice a year. For better efficiency and safety, a heating oil provider will deliver direct to your tank and can carry out any maintenance you require, which is recommended for each delivery.

Bulk Fuel Australia is a reputable, independent supplier of heating oil for home and commercial purposes. For a competitive quote on home heating oil prices, contact us today on 1300 57 9990.