FAQ
What are the benefits of automatic delivery?
Automatic delivery allows us to put you on a delivery schedule that is based on the temperature throughout the
heating season. Our system ensures that, based on your average usage, you will not run out. It is our job to monitor your usage and be sure deliveries are made as needed.
What is the value of a budget plan?
Current economic conditions have driven us all to try to cut costs wherever we can. This plan estimates your total annual heating bill and divides your payments equally over the course of the year. Rather than having expensive bills during the middle of the winter, you can have more moderate bills equally spaced throughout the year. More and more customers are taking advantage of this payment method because it helps keep the family budget manageable. You may also choose to include other services in this plan, including your Service Agreement. For more information about this valuable program, please call today Newell Fuel today at 570-696-3838.
Do you offer service and installation?
Yes, we offer both service and installation. We also offer Service Plans Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment.
What are some of the advnces in Heating Oil?
The home heating oil of the 21st centi.iry is much improved from what your parents or grandparents might be used to. While yesterday's fuel was a great option for home heating, today's oil heat is a far superior choice. Here's why:
• Oil heat is safe and non-explosive
• Sulfur levels have been reduced dramatically, and ultra-low sulfur will soon be the norm.
• Newell Fuel employs local, friendly, & professional drivers. You never deal with large monopolies like the natural gas companies.
• Today's oil heating systems now boast fuel efficiency ratings as high as 95%, providing more warmth with less fuel than ever the home heating oil of the 21st century is much improved from what your parents or grandparents might be used to.
What are the Benefits of oil heat?
• Oil Heat Gives You Peace of Mind - With oil heat, you store it safely on your own property. You have your own supply of fuel on hand, on demand regardless of the weather. During severe cold spells, gas pipelines may be subject to pressure drops that can lead to total loss of heat.
• Oil Heat Gives You a Choice - You select a local dealer based on your personal preferences and needs. Local dealers work towards providing excellent fuel delivery service and many offer other services such as cleaning, repairs and maintenance contracts. Because oil is sold on a competitive consumer basis, you can switch providers at any time. If you arc not satisfied with service, price or other factors you can simply change dealers. With public utilities you do not have the san1e level of control. You must stay with the same supplier regardless of whether service, price or convenience meet your needs and budget.
• Oil Heat Has Minimal Requirements - No current law or regulation requires the removal of a properly functioning heating oil tank that is currently installed and in service. This includes tanks stored in homeowners' basements, garages, outdoors, or even below grade. This means homeowners arc exempt rrom regulations or deadlines for upgrade that now affect other types of underground tank systems.
• Oil Heat Allows You to Upgrade for More Savings - A new oil heat furnace or boiler can provide even greater long-term savings .
Upgrading your System can save up to 40% of fuel costs. This offers a potential payback period of less than five years.
Millions of Families Enjoy the Benefits of Oil Heat In North America, over 14 million homes and businesses enjoy comfort, safety, economy and efficiency of heating with oil.
Is there a reason I should choose oil over gas?
Get the real facts, oil delivers more heat per unit of energy than other fuels. A gallon of oil delivers 140,000 BTUs, while gas delivers only 100,000 BTUs per therm. One therm of gas does not generate as much heat as a gallon of oil. No fuel other than oil is a cheaper way to heat your home! Over the last 20 years, the price of gas in Pennsylvania soared over 163%. Increased reliance on it for electric generation and industrial processing is significantly increasing demand and pushing gas prices up even further. What is most important when you make a decision about your heating fuel choice, is that you get all the scientific detail and research, that addresses your question.
Do you offer energy assistance?
Yes more information can be found on our energy assistance page. Click Here.
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