Home heating oil continues to be a popular choice in Northern Ireland, with up to 68%* of homeowners selecting it to keep their home and families cosy all year round.
Home heating oil continues to be a popular choice in Northern Ireland, with up to 68%* of homeowners selecting it to keep their home and families cosy all year round. Take a look at some of the key benefits you can expect when heating your home with oil:
- Oil is one of the most cost-effective home heating fuels on the market. Oil-fired condensing boilers on the market today, like the Grant Vortex are designed with efficiency and durability in mind, and can often substantially lower your heating bills by up to 30% a year**.
- You own the storage tank – unlike other types of home heating fuels such as LPG gas where the tank is usually rented from the LPG supplier. Oil customers usually purchase the tank at the same time that their heating system is installed, and as such, there is no on-going rental fee to pay.
- With oil you are not tied down to using the same supplier each time you top up, allowing for greater flexibility. As highlighted by the Consumer Council, there are approximately 270 suppliers across Northern Ireland meaning you will be spoilt for choice and can shop around for the cheapest quote.
- In addition to being able to shop around for the best prices, you’ll also find that there are certain times of the year that you can get a better bargain! Homeowners can benefit from cheaper costs by ordering a delivery in summer, as opposed to emergency situations in the colder months which can lead to significantly higher costs.
- You have the opportunity to combine oil with renewable alternatives! If you wish to make your home more environmentally friendly, your oil heating system can be easily combined with other technologies including solar thermal heating. Furthermore, integrating renewable technologies into your current heating system can help you save even more on your heating bills.
*Consumer Council
**Depending on age and make of boiler