If you rely on oil to heat your home, you need to ensure you have access to a steady supply. While you can call a company to order the fuel when you're running low, many suppliers also offer automatic oil delivery. Here's why you should take advantage of this convenient service.

Why Choose Automatic Oil Delivery?

1. Maintain the Supply

With automatic oil delivery, the supplier monitors your fuel consumption and calculates your needs based on your home's insulation and efficiency, ongoing weather conditions, and the household's previous usage. Oil is automatically delivered when your tank reaches a certain level, and you consistently receive the appropriate amount each time to keep the heating system functioning correctly. This not only ensures you never run out, but it also makes it easier to budget for heating costs.

2. Keep the Heating System Healthy

Expending all the fuel from your tank causes wear and tear to several components throughout your heating system. For instance, when you burn all the heating oil from the tank, water and sediment that have settled on the bottom enter the heating system and clog the filter. 

An empty tank also tends to collect condensation, as moisture in the air condenses against the cool, metal walls. This can lead to rust and additional sludge on the bottom of the tank, leading to further blockages and a potential shutdown.

3. Avoid Additional Costs

In addition to repair costs resulting from any damage to the system, you also face other expenses when the tank empties. For example, some suppliers charge a fee on top of the usual cost when you require emergency oil delivery. 

Having fuel delivered throughout the year also means you won't need to purchase as much during peak season, when the price is higher. You can also avoid the extra expenses from the professionals needing to perform furnace bleeding, which involves eliminating contaminants that build up when the system has no oil.

If you're interested in automatic oil delivery for your home, contact Norwich Discount Oil. They offer exceptional prices and flexible options for homeowners throughout most of New London County, CT, and parts of Southern Windham County. They also offer discounts to seniors, military, firefighters, and police. They'll fill your oil tank and determine your usage to create the right delivery schedule. Learn more about their services on their website, or call (860) 886-5508 to ask about automatic oil delivery.