Heating oil is now among the cleanest heating fuels available. It’s is by far the safest type of heating, environmentally friendly, and dependable. You may be surprised to learn that oil heat is more efficient than gas, and that oil heat can be considerably cleaner. Heating oil burns an average of 16% more efficiently than gas, which means you use less fuel and get more heat.
Heating oil is now among the cleanest heating fuels available. It’s is by far the safest type of heating, environmentally friendly, and dependable. You may be surprised to learn that oil heat is more efficient than gas, and that oil heat can be considerably cleaner. Heating oil burns an average of 16% more efficiently than gas, which means you use less fuel and get more heat.
When it comes to heating your home and family, we know safety is your first concern. Heating oil is the safest heating fuel available as it is non explosive. With heating oil systems, carbon monoxide leaks are rare. Should your furnace malfunction, visible warning signs will be present. If oil leaks from your furnace or oil tank, it is messy but never life threatening.
Bioheat is a renewable fuel made by blending biodiesel with standard petroleum heating oil. Bioheat is locally produced, and cleaner in carbon output than natural gas. Genesee provides 3 blends of bioheat that can be used directly in your current oil tank with your current oil furnace.
Newer oil furnaces put out more heat per BTU than gas furnaces. The average life expectancy of an oil furnace is about 15-20 years longer than a natural gas furnace. If you are considering upgrading your furnace for better efficiency, upgrading to a newer oil furnace will not only increase your efficiency, but will save you thousands of dollars as well. Additionally, Hot water heaters fueled by oil have a recovery rate that is twice as fast as a gas heater, which adds value to your home, while increasing efficiency.
If your next Puget Sound home is heated with heating oil furnaces, here are five facts to know.
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Bioheat is a blend of clean, renewable biodiesel and petroleum heating oil. It is better for the environment and better for your furnace.
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Want to heat and cool your home while spending less on energy costs? Listen as we talk to Pete on the Home Matters show about ductless heat pumps, renewable diesel, and bioheat.
Winter is in full swing here in the Puget Sound. And given the La Niña forecast, we’re likely in for more wet, cold winter weather. To help you and your home be better prepared for the remainder of this tough winter, we wanted to share some more specifics through the National Weather Service’s long-term winter temperature forecast.
Taking these six simple, preventative steps now can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run, as well as keep your family warm this winter in the Pacific Northwest.
If your next Puget Sound home is heated with heating oil furnaces, here are five facts to know.
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Listen to our latest show on Home Matters. We talk about the history of oil & natural gas, the lower carbon output of bioheat, our friends at Sequential biodiesel, the minimal cost difference, and all about oil and gas leaks. It’s packed with really good info!
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