Clean Research conducted at Brookhaven National Labs shows that Oilheat advances have reduced oil burner emissions to near zero levels. The new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emission ratings affirm that oil burners are now one of the cleanest combustion sources in the United States.
Comfortable One of the main things consumers want in their home is comfort. (If you can't be comfortable in your own home, where can you be?) That's why the choice of heating fuel used in a home is so important. Oilheat is a smart choice. It keeps families snug, cozy and comfortable throughout the entire heating season—and supplies plenty of hot water as well.
Efficient The cost of heat is also very important to homebuyers. Today's Oilheat appliances offer energy efficiencies 83% to 94%. That means from 83 to 94 cents of every dollar spent on fuel goes to heating the house and the hot water used in it. This outstanding efficiency does wonders for the family budget!
Economically Smart The price of energy in the region where you live is the most dominant influence on total heating costs.
For example: The installed cost of an electric heat system may look attractive, but when you calculate the annual operating costs for electric power in particular, any first time savings vanish.
For the past four years the cost for Oil heat has been consistently lower than comparable natural gas costs. In climate regions of the country where Oil heat is dominant, the cost to a homeowner for utility supplied natural gas in 1995 can be as much as 40% more than Oil heat! Energy analysts do not foresee that the price advantage for Oil heat will diminish anytime soon.
The best way to compare energy prices is to calculate the price per BTU, a unit of heating value, for each fuel.
Heating Oil contains 138,690 BTUs per gallon.
Natural Gas has 100,000 BTUs per therm. It takes 1.4 therms to equal the heat content of one gallon of heating oil.
Kerosene has 131,890 BTUs per gallon; 1.05 gallons equals the heat content of one gallon of heating oil.
Propane has 91,500 BTUs per gallon; 1.52 gallons equals the heat of one gallon of heating oil.
Electricity has 3,413 BTUs per kilowatt hour (kwh); 40.6 kwh equals the heat content of a gallon of heating oil.
Energy prices can vary widely across the country. Your oil heat dealer (Brinkman Oil Company) can provide you with the information to accurately compare energy prices in your area.
Reliable With Oilheat, homeowners have a secure supply of fuel right on their own property. When additional fuel is needed, it is readily supplied by dependable local oil dealers. With over 36 oil-producing countries, the U.S. is not dependent on any one region—and total proven reserves are about 60% higher than they were in 1985. All this makes oil the dependable heating fuel of choice.
Safe Homeowners will appreciate Oilheat's safety for a variety of reasons. Home heating oil will NOT explode and is not even combustible at room temperature. It has to be heated to 140°F. before it vaporizes. In addition, an Oilheat system will give off smoke and turn itself off before emitting dangerous carbon monoxide. And having an oil tank allows homeowners to have their own supply safely stored on their property.
Environmentally Friendly Today's homeowners are aware of the importance of environmental protection. That's another reason why they like Oilheat. Air polluting emissions fromOilheat are insignificant, and oil storage tanks offer no threat to the environment. Fuel oil is biodegradable. Oilheat is not only best for homeowners—it's best for our planet as well.
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Hydronic
Forced Air
Radiant
Hot Water
Heating & Air Conditioning
Fireplaces & Decorative Stoves
Oilheat is versatile—it can be used in forced air, boilers or radiant appliances. Air conditioners, air cleaners and humidification systems can be added, radiant tubing can keep driveways and walkways free of ice and snow. Great for pools and hot tubs. Oil can be stored outdoors above ground or underground—in garages, basements, or utility rooms.
