17th May 2013 by Andrew | write a comment
Many of our depots across the UK use an additive to treat fuel which can help you save on your heating costs long term. Customers often ask us what the benefits of upgrading their order to Eco Heat are – so please keep reading if you would like to find out (we list many of the benefits on our order process – Step 2a – if Eco Heat is available in your area). The key benefits of upgrad… Read more
13th May 2013 by Andrew | write a comment
With fuel costs remaining high, ensuring your heating system is running at maximum efficiency could see you save £££’s throughout the year. As a general rule of thumb it is advised to have your boiler serviced annually. This means your boiler will run efficiently and any potential problems can be spotted at an early stage. When we complete a boiler service our OFTEC registered engineers pro… Read more
22nd February 2013 by Andrew | write a comment
If you have just moved into a home with heating oil for the first time, you may have a number of questions. Below are some of the most frequent questions we hear and some answers which we hope you will find helpful: • What size is my oil tank? Knowing the size of your oil tank and its capacity will make future orders much easier to make. The average domestic tank capacity usually ranges be… Read more
How long will my heating oil last in 2013? This is a question we are regularly asked by consumers and one which there is no straightforward answer to. There are a huge number of variables that will affect how long your heating oil order will last. Some of the main ones are listed below: • Size of house – large detached houses will normally use much more oil than a mid terraced house. •… Read more
30th November 2012 by Andrew | 3 comments
Christmas is fast approaching and the last thing you want to do is pay more on heating oil than you have to. If you run out of oil there are a number of additional costs which can soon add up including express delivery, having the boiler bled by a heating engineer on top of having no heating or hot water for a couple of days. We recommend checking your oil levels once every couple of months and on… Read more
While all owners of external oil tanks will be all too aware of the benefits of being able to buy oil in bulk, most of them will freely admit that the tanks themselves may not be as attractive as they would like. The problem is they need to be capable of holding significant quantities of liquid and they have to be accessible at all times, but if they’re unsightly the property owner will be remin… Read more
Ivan I would be very interested in saving some money by joining a large community group. I live in a semi-rural area some 10 miles from Belfast City.
The problems I foresee are somebody not paying their money on any given proposed purchase and everyone else having to wait on that person. Or as Joshua has eluded to; self-appointed do-gooders (or worse) siphoning off a percentage of the savings to local community organisations like churches which I particularly detest since the churches in my county have a poor history with the money-tree scams.
I'm unsure how they would do this though as surely there would be no money 'left-over' as each member should only be paying for their own set amount of oil?
Maybe someone who has been involved in a group can explain the process briefly for me and others.
Thanks,
Ivan
Willie Brilliant idea. Well done!!
Tatiana “How long will my heating oil last in 2013” ended up being a fantastic post
and thus I actually ended up being quite joyful to read the blog.
Thanks for the post,Terrell
Andrew Jordan - Just as regular servicing maximises the performance of your car and minimises the risk of breakdown, so it can keep your oil heating system operating at peak performance, reduce fuel bills and save on costly call out fees. Servicing work requires the use of combustion efficiency testing equipment so is best carried out by a skilled OFTEC registered technician. Service is normally required every year. Accurate system controls save money by reducing heat wastage. By reducing room temperature by 1°C, you can save up to 10% off your annual fuel bill? You can check our boiler servicing options at https://www.valueoils.com/Services/
Andrew
Jordan McClements Talking of getting your boiler serviced... We have a boiler that was installed brand new when our house was built just over 9 years ago.
It hasn't been looked at since.
I it *really* worth getting it serviced?
How much would a service be and how much might it save you over the course of a year?
