Faithfully servicing the community for over 42 years, you can count on the extensive experience of Wooldridge Heating & Air Plumbing, Inc., to manage all your HVAC, Generator, Electrical and Plumbing needs with prompt professionalism and attention to detail. Wooldridge has a team of certified technicians who provide free consultations and follow regulated installation requirements. We ensure that your HVAC repairs, services and electrical work are done efficiently and properly. We are committed to providing superior service by demonstrating: Integrity in our commitment to honesty and value- added service; Attention to detail as we strive to perfect installation procedures and exceed industry standards; Innovation by servicing all brands and staying current with new methods and technology; Follow-up visits and courtesy calls by our Quality Inspection Specialist to ensure every installation meets the highest standard. Call, text us, or book online today!
"Woolridge was quick to reach out and sent a technician out within an hour. Chris was quick to diagnose the problem and address the issue."
Kathy B on August 2023
Faithfully servicing the community for over 42 years, you can count on the extensive experience of Wooldridge Heating & Air Plumbing, Inc., to manage all your HVAC, Generator, Electrical and Plumbing needs with prompt professionalism and attention to detail. Wooldridge has a team of certified technicians who provide free consultations and follow regulated installation requirements. We ensure that your HVAC repairs, services and electrical work are done efficiently and properly. We are committed to providing superior service by demonstrating: Integrity in our commitment to honesty and value- added service; Attention to detail as we strive to perfect installation procedures and exceed industry standards; Innovation by servicing all brands and staying current with new methods and technology; Follow-up visits and courtesy calls by our Quality Inspection Specialist to ensure every installation meets the highest standard. Call, text us, or book online today!
"Woolridge was quick to reach out and sent a technician out within an hour. Chris was quick to diagnose the problem and address the issue."
Kathy B on August 2023
We are Central Virginia's largest and most reliable distributor of petroleum products, including propane, heating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene and branded gasoline since 1982. We offer residential and commercial fuel service and delivery for customers in Charlottesville, Appomattox, Lovingston and Orange. We'll keep you fueled and warm! As a local, family owned business, we promise to treat your home like it's our own.
We are Central Virginia's largest and most reliable distributor of petroleum products, including propane, heating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene and branded gasoline since 1982. We offer residential and commercial fuel service and delivery for customers in Charlottesville, Appomattox, Lovingston and Orange. We'll keep you fueled and warm! As a local, family owned business, we promise to treat your home like it's our own.
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.