If the heating system you have in your Cape Cod home or business uses heating oil to provide warmth calling your provider and placing an order for “fuel” isn’t quite going to cut it. That is because, although the terms “fuel” and “heating oil” are commonly used interchangeably, they actually have their fair share of differences. Cape Cod Oil & Propane is here to share what those are.
The terms ‘fuel oil’ and ‘heating oil’ both fall into the category of a petroleum-based fuel that is used for heating purposes. However, they each have their own usages and are not identical.
Multiple kinds of liquid fuels (all that come from crude oil) can be grouped under the term ‘fuel oil’, including various types of oils that are used for things beyond heating. In addition to being used for commercial and residential heating, fuel oil can also be used to power quite a few other appliances and equipment.
Heating oil is more specific. This is a particular grade of fuel oil that is used solely for both residential and commercial heating purposes.
If you use heating oil around your Cape cod home or business you are definitely going to want to know how long you can count on it lasting.
Properly maintained heating oil (this means heating oil that is stored correctly and provided with the right additives) can last anywhere between about 18 to 24 months. Heating oil that is older than this can become infested with bacteria that can ultimately damage the fuel.
To extend the shelf life of heating oil a homeowner can:
Any homeowner who uses heating oil should also be aware of the best time to place his or her fuel order. You may be under the impression that winter is the best time to do so seeing as this is when you are using the fuel the most, but this is not actually the case.
You should order your heating oil before winter officially arrives. This helps you avoid any problems tracking down a sufficient supply of fuel makes scheduling a delivery significantly easier. You also don’t want your heating oil tank to be empty at any point throughout the year. An empty tank is vulnerable to condensation, which can cause the formation of bacteria and that can damage your tank and clog your fuel lines.
If you need heating oil for your Cape Cod home or business know that you can count on Cape Cod Oil & Propane. Contact us today and let us handle all your heating oil delivery, storage and system needs.