Domestic Heating Oil: 5 Tips For Summer

Heating oil may be the last thing on your mind during warmer weather however, early planning for the winter months can have real benefits. Here is a list of tips to consider during the summer time.

Consider Your Fuel Requirements

Buying heating oil in the summer can make it significantly cheaper since there is less demand and prices typically tend to be lower. Oil prices can also be affected by location, weather, politics and production levels around the world.

Protect Your Heating Oil

Heating Oil Tanks and the fuel itself are expensive and unfortunately can be a target of theft. Summertime is the best time to make any improvements to your garden- including ways to protect your tank/fuel. This can be achieved by using things such as Tank locks, alarms and CCTV or hiding your tank using plants or trellis. Read our blog post on Heating Oil Theft for more information.

Have Your Tank/Boiler Serviced

Your tank and boiler should be serviced annually by a qualified oil-fired heating engineer. The summer is the perfect time to do this so you're ready for the winter. For more information visit OFTEC.

Plan Ahead

If you have difficulty in paying for your whole order in advance, look into cost-effective ways to help you to do this such as our budget payment plan. This can benefit during the winter months when heating oil is bought more frequently.

Summer Is Time To Make Any Changes/Updates

Whether you need to set up a new heating oil Tank, boiler, radiator or new gauge- all these are a lot easier to do during the summertime, as weather conditions are usually dry and warm. Think back to winter and whatever you said you would get done, take advantage and make a start today.

If you wish to discuss any of these tips in greater detail, please give a member of our team a call on 01563525215