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Here are some reasons why you should be proud of your decision
to use Oil Heat:
Oil Heat is efficient — Oil heat is significantly more efficient than other forms of heating, such as natural gas and electricity. For example, based on information from the US Department of Energy and the Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association, new Oil Heating equipment operates at an average of 85% efficiency. This is in comparison to the average natural gas atmospheric burner, which operates at approximately 60% AFUE (average fuel utilization efficiency). Additionally, oil heat operates at 54% higher efficiency than electric heat, which has an efficiency of only 31%.
Oil Heat is safe — Most of us have heard of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from natural gas fired appliances and heating systems. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas that is poisonous if inhaled for an extended period of time. However, a properly serviced, well-running Oil Heat system provides little or no risk of emitting poisonous levels of carbon monoxide.
Oil Heat systems present such a low risk for carbon monoxide poisoning because the vast majority of them are checked periodically to ensure they are running properly. Even in the very unlikely scenario that your oil heat system is so badly out of tune as to emit carbon monoxide, then you have an obvious warning signal: smoke.
The fuel that poses the greatest potential risk for carbon monoxide emission is natural gas and gas-fueled appliances, because they provide no visible warning signs of dangerous carbon monoxide levels.
Oil Heat is environmentally sound — Particulate matter is produced by all combustion equipment, but modern oil burners used in homes are one of the cleanest combustion sources. They are now similar to emissions from natural gas burners based on USEPA and BNL data.
Oil Heat is in abundant supply — Oil is an abundant natural resource. While oil has always been readily available, supply levels in the U.S. are very high.
Oil heat is a real cost-savings value — Did you know, when adjusted for inflation, the average cost of a gallon of heating oil purchased last winter was less than your parents or grandparents paid during the 1950's. Imagine that! There aren't too many products that can make that claim.
So, Oil Heat truly provides clean-burning, efficient energy that is safe for everyone and the environment! Congratulate yourself on your decision to use oil heat for its cleanliness, safety and environmental friendliness.
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