Did you know that an estimated 400,000 homes across Scotland are out of reach of the mains gas? It’s not like you have much of a choice! If you aren’t connected to the main then you’ll need to use oil to heat your home. But, if you’ve never lived in a home with oil heating, then it can seem a …
Whether you’ve been living in a house with an oil tank for a while, or just moving into one, it’s handy to know how often the oil tank might need replacing. It’s not the most exciting of purchases, but it’s important to understand, to allow you to plan and budget accordingly. In this article we’ll look at how often you …
If you’ve never lived in a house with oil heating before, then it’s probably not something you know much about. What fuel you use isn’t really within your control, you are either connected to the mains or you are not. But, it’s still worth while taking time to understand the differences between an oil and a gas fuel supply. In …
Planning for you heating oil payment might take a little more thought than other types of fuel. Plus there is always the worry that if you don’t plan correctly, you could get hit with a surprise bill, which is far from ideal, especially in the colder months around Christmas. But that’s why it’s important to understand the different ways that …
No one plans on running out of heating oil. But you won’t believe the number of panicked calls we get every day from someone who has unexpectedly run out of oil. We want to help you avoid that heart stopping moment when you realise your tank is running dry. Not only because it’s the last thing you need with everything …
What exactly is an oil hybrid system? It sounds a bit like a science experiment from school! You’ll likely have the basic understanding that an oil hybrid heating system is a combination of two different heating systems but that is probably as far as your thoughts have gone. However, now that you are in the position of upgrading your heating …
Do you need to buy an oil tank for your property and don’t know where to start? It’s most likely that you are looking to update an existing tank, or have designed your own custom home and are looking for ways to subtly include a tank within your plans. Either way, it’s a big purchase that you don’t want to …
Keeping an eye on your heating oil levels is one of those dull domestic admin chores that needs to be done, but can often slip the mind! Running out of domestic heating oil might catch you in a bit of a spin requiring a panicked call to your supplier with potential additional costs. More importantly, running your heating oil completely …
Buying a new oil tank is not a regular purchase, it’s more likely to be a once in 20 years occurrence. More often than not, you’ll be in one of two situations; the first being that you’re designing your own custom home and the second being that your old oil tank needs replaced. It’s not the most glamorous of purchases, …
The domestic heating oil market can be complex and many people find it difficult to know where to start when looking for the best deal. A quick internet search will take you to a number of comparison websites which promise you the lowest price on your heating oil. In reality, not all fuel suppliers quotes will be included in these …
