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Overview
Benefits of Upgrading
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Here are some reasons why you should be proud of your decision
to use Oilheat:
- Oilheat is efficient-Oilheat is significantly more efficient than
other forms of heating, such as natural gas and electricity. The US
Department of Energy and the Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association
reports that new Oilheating equipment operates at an average of 85%
efficiency. This is in comparison to the average natural gas atmospheric
burner, which operates at approximately 60% AFUE (average fuel
utilization efficiency). Additionally, Oilheat operates 64% higher than
electric heat, which has an efficiency of only 31%.
- Oilheat is safe-Most of us have heard of the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning from natural gas appliances and heating systems. Carbon monoxide
is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas that is poisonous if inhaled
for an extended period of time. However, a properly-serviced, well-running
Oilheat system provides little or no risk of emitting poisonous levels of
carbon monoxide.
Even in the very unlikely scenario that your Oilheat system is badly out
of tune and emits carbon monoxide, you have an obvious warning signal:
smoke. This isn’t the case with other fuels.
- Oilheat is environmentally sound-Particulate matter is produced by all
combustion equipment, but modern oil burners used in homes are among the
cleanest combustion sources. They are now similar to emissions from
natural gas burners based on USEPA and BNL data. 1
- Oilheat is a real cost-savings value-Did you know that, adjusted for inflation,
the average cost of a gallon of heating oil has been lower than your parents or
grandparents fuel costs during the 1950's? Imagine that! There aren't many
products that can make that claim.
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So Oilheat truly provides clean-burning, efficient energy that
is safe for everyone and the environment! Congratulate yourself
on your decision to use Oilheat for its cleanliness, safety and
environmental friendliness.
1 Oilheat Advantages Project, Engineering Analysis and Documentation,
Copyright 1995, Oilheat Manufacturers Association, All rights reserved.
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