Fred Fuller Oil Company is a full service oil
company. What this means is that we don't just deliver
your oil, collect your cash, and run.
As a full service oil company, we're there in times of trouble
whether you've run out of oil, lost your heat, or are
having financial difficulties.
We are there to service all your heating needs, maintain
your heating equipment, guide you in making the best
heating choices, and be there in times of heating disasters.
As a full service oil company, we have a fully insured staff
of highly trained service and delivery technicians to
make sure your oil is timely delivered and your equipment
is properly maintained.
Our office staff is ready to answer all your billing
concerns and show you ways to make the heating months
more affordable for you, whether its taking advantage
of 10 day discounts or budgeting your oil expense
over several months.
We've worked as a team for over 40 years to bring the
best service, best products, and best prices to you,
our valued customer
EFFICIENT!
Heating with oil combines high efficiency and minimal exhaust
emissions. The U.S. Dept of Energy uses a measurement
called AFUE which is a percentage of just how efficient
certain heating systems are. Newer oil-fired equipment
received ratings of 83% to 94% AFUE. What that means is
for every dollar spent for heat and hot water, .83 to .94
cents is consumed within the home. The rest is lost. When
compared to electrical heating systems (27% to 31%) oil
fired equipment is the way to go. Even natural gas, that
has a comparable 78% to 95% efficiency rate still
exhibits higher water vapor in the exhaust then an oil heat
system
which can be corrosive the the heating unit
ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND!
Heating oil is environmentally benign. It is non-toxic, contains
no carcinogens, and is biodegradable. Residential oil
tanks do not present a threat to human health or the
environment. A properly installed and maintained oil tank
can last for decades. Oil heat has the least environmental
impact of any type of space heating and hot water fuel.
While natural gas and propane are similar, electric,
coal, and wood heat are far more detrimental to air quality.
Security! Oil heat enables you to have a supply of fuel oil stored safely on
your property. You don't have to worry about the weather
like natural gas where the extreme cold can drop pressure
in pipelines affecting customers heat.
Safety!
While all properly installed heating systems are basically
safe, when a malfunction does occur, oil heat has some
advantages. Heating oil will not burn and is
non-explosive. Unlike natural gas and propane which is
highly explosive and can burst into flames, oil heat
is a
liquid that is not an explosive hazard under 140F.
Clean!
Modern Oil heat systems are one of the cleanest combustion
devices available. Newer oil burners release near zero
levels of smoke and combustion discharge with residential
oil burners producing less than one-third of one percent
(.003) of total particulate emissions in the U.S. each
year. Though natural gas has similar qualities, electric
can generate emissions from the power plant of origin
depending upon how its power is generated.
Economically Smart!
The major factor for choosing most heating systems for people
in cold regions is total heating costs. The low cost of
installing an electrical heating system is attractive
until you receive the first months heating bill. For the
past four years, natural gas has been considerably higher
then oil heat, in some regions as much as 40% higher. The
obvious choice has been oil heat. It has had the lowest
cost and highest efficiency for your dollar.
CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide risk is also extremely lower using
oil heat when
compared to natural gas, propane, or wood heat. Oil heat
malfunctions would produce smoke as a warning first
before any dangerous levels of CO. Natural Gas and
propane first produce dangerous levels of CO before
smoke. No matter what your heating system, a CO detector
and Smoke detector should be standard equipment in your home.
1.
A well-maintained heating system uses less oil, has fewer
breakdowns, and lasts longer. It saves you money in the
long run.
2.
You should have your full service oil company perform a
complete tune-up on your system annually.
3.
By keeping your thermostat no lower then 60degrees in the
winter it will help to avoid frozen pipes.
4.
By filling your fuel tank in the summer for next winter's
chill, you'll prevent water and other bacteria buildup
that can take life years off your tank.
5.
FHA systems should have their furnace filters checked
once a month. A dirty filter puts added strain on your
system in addition to dust blocking the air flow.
6.
A properly cleaned oil system can save you 10-20% on fuel
consumption annually. We leave tags on your burner
showing its firing efficiency at the time of cleaning.
82% is good-75% is acceptable-69% is poor.
If your existing oil heat system is 15 years old or more,
it's time for a heating system evaluation that can save
you money.
Most older oil systems are running
at less then 67% efficiency. A new system that runs
83-94% efficiency not only pays for itself in a short
time (4-8 years) but saves oil fuel dollars over its
useful life.
Common Energy Savings
Flame Retention Burner.....15-18%
Efficiency Tune-Up.....Up to 5%
Boiler or Furnace.....20-40%
Electric Heat to Oil.....64%
Heat Pump to Oil.....45%
Wood Stove to Oil.....20-40%
Gas to Oil.....26%
Electric Water Heat to Oil.....50%
Switching Fuel Systems
Heating oil prices are 2.5 to 5.5 times lower than electricity.
Converting from electric to oil heat can substantially
reduce energy cost. If your present system is electric,
now is the time for that change.
Hot Water Heaters
If your hot water heater is
electric, propane, or natural gas, you're spending more
then you have to . An oil-fired unit is not only more
efficient ($100-450 annually) but creates hot water 2-5
times faster then electric, gas, or propane.
Don't Wait for a Breakdown
We at Fred Fuller Oil provide
free heating evaluations. Call anytime to have your
system analyzed. You maybe surprised at the amount of
savings simple changes can make to your annual heating
and hot water bills. Call us at 1-800-498-HEAT.
Need oil? Fill out the order form. Emergency Service Call 1-800-498-4328 Available 24 Hours a DayBeat the fall rush and schedule your annual tune up today!.
