Choosing a heating system as well as heating fuel are crucial decisions that a homeowner must make. Not only will these choices affect the comfort of your home, but they also affect its energy usage. In order to make well-informed decisions, you need to know about the different options available to you. To help you decide which one is right for your home, let's look at some of the similarities and differences between heating oil and propane services.

Convenient Options

In our experience, when it comes to the convenience of fuel availability, both heating oil and propane are pretty easy to use. For example, both options could be delivered to your home via truck. Both fuels are stored in storage tanks that are located on the property.

Heating Oil

We tell our customers that heating oil is obtained from crude oil. This type of fuel is used in oil furnaces and boilers. There are some benefits to using heating oil. For example, heating oil can generate more heat per gallon. This makes it a good option for people living in very cold climates. We've also seen that this option also has a higher BTU per gallon, which means that it offers better fuel efficiency. We've observed that this oil is generally safe to use and burns cleanly.

One of the drawbacks to heating oil is that we've noticed that the price of it is subjected to international market forces. This means that the cost can be more volatile than propane. We've also seen that heating oil also emits more carbon dioxide gas than propane does. We also want customers to understand that an oil furnace will require regular cleaning and extensive maintenance.

Propane Oil

Our propane services offer great benefits for homeowners looking for the best heating options. For example, we've noticed that propane is often less expensive than heating oil. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the wholesale price of propane is down by 38% since November of 2021. If you're looking for a budget-friendly heating option, propane could be a good choice.

Another distinct benefit of propane that we explain to customers is that it emits very little carbon dioxide. Propane furnaces don't require extensive maintenance, and propane can also be used in various appliances beyond furnaces. These benefits give propane a distinct advantage over heating oil.

These are just a few things that you should know about these two options. If you're looking for quality propane services in your area, please contact Charlton Oil & Propane Company today. Our team is here to help you better understand your heating options and help you make the best choice for your family.