WINTER HEATING OIL
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As temperatures drop, we recommend that you don’t delay ordering your winter fuel and plan ahead to avoid running dry.
Stay Warm And Cosy During The Cold Season
As winter approaches, preparing our homes for the colder temperatures is essential. One of the key aspects of this preparation is ensuring we have an adequate supply of heating oil.
It’s sensible to fill your tank as early as possible to be prepared should the cold weather start sooner than anticipated.
This will ensure you receive faster delivery times and often cheaper prices.
How To Avoid Running Out Of Oil
Running out of heating oil doesn’t mean the end of the world, but ordering an emergency kerosene delivery or requiring a tank engineer for maintenance and cleaning services can be expensive. So, it is always best to avoid running down your tank.
Order in advance
Take advantage of our regular deliveries to ensure you avoid high costs and unnecessary stress caused by low fuel levels. Our team plans our delivery routes efficiently to guarantee the best fuel and oil prices.
Smart Tank Telemetry
Our Smart Tank Telemetry service remotely monitors your heating oil supply. We automatically deliver to you when your levels get too low, so you never have to worry about running out again.
Arrange regular checks of your oil levels
We always advise checking your fuel levels using a dipstick or fuel gauge. Your usage will determine how often you should do this.
Take advantage of our Budget Payment Plan
Our Budget Payment Plan allows our customers to spread the cost of fuel bills into 12-monthly smaller payments. We can also review the amount you pay regularly and provide updates on your usage, making it our most popular payment method.
Spread The Cost And Stay Topped Up
Managing bills and your accounts can be stressful for many of us, especially when it comes to essentials like heating. We are dedicated to making your transactions hassle-free. You always want to be prepared for your next heating oil payment. That’s why finding the right payment option for you is so beneficial.
Pay over 12 monthly installments with our budget payment and we will also monitor your heating oil levels using our Smart Tank oil monitoring service. If you’re running low, we will arrange a delivery directly to your tank.
Check Your Tank!
There are things you can do to prepare for the winter months and beat the rush. Firstly, don’t leave it too late, check your tank in Autumn ensuring there are no cracks or signs of leakage, they could get worse as the weather gets colder and delay your delivery further.
So, what are the warning signs to look out for?
Rust
Subsidence on the base
Splits or cracks
Sudden increase in usage of fuel
Bulging
Tanks overgrown with foliage
Gauges falling over or not working
Strong fuel smell
How Much Oil Do I Need?
As we go into winter, especially as Christmas approaches, it can be challenging to know how much oil to order. We suggest you consider the size of your home and if you will have additional guests as that can increase usage.
Typically, home heating tanks range in size and every home is different but checking your tank gauge regularly will give you some idea of consumption so you know how much to order.
Cold Weather Priority
The Cold Weather Priority Scheme helps identify and protect the most vulnerable, especially during fuel shortages and extreme weather. The scheme ensures these customers stay warm in the winter months.
The initiative is completely free to join. To be eligible to join you must be 75+ or live with at least one person aged 75+. If you or someone in your household is aged 75 or over and are interested in opting into the scheme.
Tips To Minimise Running Out Of Kerosene
Running out of heating oil in the summer is often not a significant cause for concern, as you may go for a short period without hot water. However, this same problem during the winter months often results in the loss of heating which can be problematic.
Here is how to minimise running out of heating oil:
Make sure you have run out
It is always important to double-check before ordering more. Sometimes your tank may have a mechanical fault causing problems with the flow of heating oil getting to your heating system.
Keep your rooms insulated
Wasting fuel is the easiest way to run out of fuel. Make sure that you are keeping the heat in the house. Always check windows are closed, draughts are covered, and room doors are shut.
Alternative heating methods
We understand that not everyone will have electric heaters, blankets or wood fires. However, if you do, they are great, especially at protecting vulnerable people dependent on heating oil.
Order more heating oil
Once you have exhausted all other options, the simplest solution is to  order from your local depot, which will arrive within 48 hours.
Fuel Storage Tanks And More
It is important to get your heating oil tank inspected by an OFTEC-qualified heating engineer every 12 months to ensure your oil tank is well-maintained and safe to use. However, it is good to know what you should be looking out for and who to contact if you have any concerns between checks.
Our OFTEC engineers offer a variety of tank services, where they use their expert knowledge and years of industry experience to resolve any concerns you may have regarding your tank. These services include tank maintenance and cleaning, tank and water removal, equipment fitting and upgrades, and emergency call-outs.
Order Early To Avoid Running Dry
UKIFDA recommends you contact the distributor you use most regularly to discuss the price options available at the time of your order.
Planning ahead will reduce your chances of running dry, particularly if there is a sudden onset of bad weather. Our advice is to take a fill of your tank as early as you can. This means you’ll be prepared should the colder weather start earlier than anticipated.
Taking these measures will ensure you have a cosy home all winter long.
Oilfast recommends Scottish customers plan ahead for winter deliveries
Advice If You’re Struggling To Pay
For those heating oil users who may be vulnerable or are struggling to pay for their oil, there are several guides which are packed with useful information and provide helpful guidance on how to access support where needed.
Click below to find out more:
Why Choose Oilfast for Your Heating Oil?
Competitive Pricing
With our in-depth knowledge of the fuel industry, we can buy domestic heating oil at the most competitive prices, enabling us to offer you affordable heating oil prices.Â
Budget Payment
Spread the cost of your fuel bills into 12 smaller monthly instalments and avoid a lump-sum payment completely.Â
Friendly, Local Delivery Drivers
Our professional drivers are dedicated to providing a fast and reliable service throughout Scotland and the UK.Â
We’re Here to Help
We don’t have large call centres, just a friendly voice with local knowledge at the end of the phone. Contact your local depot to request heating oil prices.
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