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Oil vs. Gas

5 Reasons Why Oilheat Is Better

1. Oilheat is better for our environment than gas heat.
Utility gas is made up largely of methane, a greenhouse gas that traps 20 times more heat in the atmosphere than the carbon dioxide released by Oilheat equipment. Up to 12% of the utility gas (methane) transferred through the nation's 300,000 miles of pipeline is lost into the environment through leakage (source: www.newscientist.com)

2. Oilheat bills are easier to understand.
Unlike utility gas bills, which contain line after line of charges, your Oilheat dealer bills you only for the gallons you receive, and your bill tells you exactly what you're paying for, in no uncertain terms.

3. Oilheat upgrades cost less than gas conversions ... and save your more money. A conversion of your oil-heating system to gas can cost as much as $9,000 - and if there's little or no savings on the fuel you use, then there's no payback from this substantial investment. That's why the Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA) has concluded that: "In 95 out of 100 cases, it makes economic sense to stick with oil, and if an energy-related investment is desired, to invest in conservation."

4. With Oilheat, you get warm, personal service.
With Oilheat, you receive personalized, "I'll-be-right-over" service from a local distributor who knows you and your heating system. The utility gas company, in contrast, is often a large bureaucratic entity.

5. Oilheat is safer than gas heat.
Lastly, nothing beats the safety record of Oilheat. Unlike natural gas, fuel oil is not explosive, and inhalation of fuel-oil fumes is not lethal. What's more, if you have a system malfunction, an oil-heating system will give you telltale signs such as smoke, odors or even soot before releasing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Gas heating systems give you no warning of CO production or release.