How can I save money on heating oil?

<div>You save money on heating oil in a few ways:<ul><li>Make sure your home is well insulated and sealed against drafts and heat leakage.</li><li>Use a thermostat that’s working properly and calibrated accurately.</li><li>Increase energy efficiency by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-basement-insulation-options.htm">insulating your basement</a> and attic.</li><li>Turn down your thermostat a few degrees.</li><li>Program your thermostat to lower the heat when you’re not home.</li><li>Order heating oil during the off-season when prices are likely to be lower.</li></ul></div>

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Last update on April 02, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
Main Care is one of the best companies I work with for anything household heating and the only one I will work with from now on. No matter when I call my concern is handled immediately and a real human answers the phone (even on a Sunday holiday). Their prices are great their customer service...
Main-Care Energy
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Reviewed in October 2012
Their prices are good, they're courteous and professional on the phone, and they show up when they say they will, work cleanly, and do things correctly. The delivery guy for the propane is always the same guy, he even knows my dog's name. When we've needed fuel in a big rush (our fault)...
G A Bove Fuels
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Reviewed in September 2013
You do need to check the heating fuel level, just in case you may need a delivery prior to schedule. This has happened in very cold winters. I have run out of propane due to extra holiday cooking. Delivery was made ASAP that day.
G A Bove Fuels
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Reviewed in June 2013
They are prompt, efficient and thorough. In 12 years I have only had one problem. They come once yearly for service or whenever I need them. Actual oil deliveries vary and I am on a budget plan so their prices are lower.
Main-Care Energy
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Reviewed in March 2017
Can't say enough about the service. All (3) Techs were punctual, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. No pressure either. Very happy with Main Care. Highly recommend.
Main-Care Energy
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Reviewed in August 2012
They were very good. We used them for years and they always delivered on time. They were professional and in the past installed furnaces and hot water heaters. We recently converted from oil to gas but never had any problems with the oil.
Main-Care Energy
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Reviewed in December 2014
They have been very reliable. The interactions are very friendly and hospitable. The quality of fuel is excellent.
Polsinello Fuels, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
TL;DR: Called on a Monday and my oil tanks were full with (reasonably priced) heating oil by the time I got home from work the next day. Wife and I bought our house in May. I kept putting off setting up an account with a fuel company and like a dummy waited until it was already cold and oil...
Polsinello Fuels, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2013
We recently refinanced our house and wanted to convert our baseboard hot water heat and electric hot water service to a gas boiler and tankless hot water heater. We had two highly rated firms from Angie's List come in and give us estimates. The other company came in, took a quick look around,...
Polsinello Fuels, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
I am a long time customer having become a Polsinello customer when they acquired my old oil company.I have shopped around and still come back to them as a regular supplier.Their deliveries are always on time and their drivers are very courteous.The only thing I would complain about is their...
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Heating oil services FAQs

To buy heating oil for your house, contact local heating oil companies to compare prices and place an order once you decide on a supplier. The company will have to deliver your heating oil in a truck designed to carry and dispense heating oil safely. Call and order your heating oil early enough to have your oil delivered before you need to start using it for home heating.

On average, you’ll need about two gallons of oil per day to heat your house when it’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Most oil tank capacity is about 275 gallons, and heating your house with two gallons of oil per day will last about four and a half months. This consumption will vary depending on the climate and average temperature in your location. For example, if the winters are longer and colder where you live, you’ll probably need to refill your oil tank at least once to get through the winter.

You save money on heating oil in a few ways:

Make sure your home is well insulated and sealed against drafts and heat leakage.
Use a thermostat that’s working properly and calibrated accurately.
Increase energy efficiency by insulating your basement and attic.
Turn down your thermostat a few degrees.
Program your thermostat to lower the heat when you’re not home.
Order heating oil during the off-season when prices are likely to be lower.

Summer months tend to be when heating oil prices are lowest because of decreased demand. Buying heating oil during the off-season also prepares you for when the weather gets cold, and you need to start using the oil to heat your home. Although heating oil prices will fluctuate, it’s best to avoid purchasing between September and April, as that's the peak season for heating oil demand.

Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.

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