Heating oil provides a safe, dependable heat source for many homes in the northeastern part of the U.S. and around the world. With the price of home heating oil lower than natural gas or electricity, it is also one of the most economical options for heating homes as well. The heating oil delivery experts at Norwich Discount Oil Connecticut explain where heating oil comes from and how it is used in homes.

Heating oil, also known as Fuel Oil Number 2, is a burnable liquid produced from crude oil. The process that refines crude oil produces gasoline, kerosene, and jet and diesel fuel, as well as home heating oil. Heating oil and diesel fuel are chemically similar products and can even be used interchangeably, but heating oil contains more sulfur than its diesel counterpart.

About 6 million houses in the U.S. and some commercial buildings use heating oil as their main source of heat. Some houses use heating oil to heat their water, but much less oil is needed for water heating than space heating. Heating oil is used in furnaces and boilers, which fuels the burners and produces a flame, causing the oil to ignite. The heat is transferred to the air and moves through the furnaces heating system. In addition to heating the air, boilers heat a home’s water as well.

Let the home heating oil experts at Norwich Discount Oil deliver competitively priced heating oil to your home. They are proud to offer discounted prices for bulk deliveries and for military service members, seniors, firefighters, and police officers. Give them a call at (860) 886-5508 to receive a free estimate and consultation from a friendly professional. You can also visit their website to learn more about their oil and kerosene delivery services.