4 Tips to Saving on Home Heating Oil Prices

Posted: Sep 17, 2012
Author: Bumgarner Oil

Heating your home can be very expensive, especially in cold winter months where the demands on energy and heating oil prices are the greatest.

Here are 4 tips to keep your family toasty while not breaking the bank on your home heating bill!

Arrange to have your tank filled in late summer or early fall when heating oil prices are generally at their lowest. This should get you through at least the first few weeks of winter, delaying the initial jump in price for your heating costs.

Look at your pricing plan options. Many companies offer price plans that will protect you from seasonal jumps in heating oil prices. You can also talk to your dealer about participating in a budget plan for your monthly bill.

Make your home more energy efficient! There are many ways to make your home more energy efficient to avoid high heating oil prices. Upgrades such as replacing caulking around doors and windows, insulating the attic, and installing a programmable thermostat to reduce heating when you’re not home will all help in making your heating bill cheaper.

Comparison shop and take advantage of assistance programs! There are many assistance programs available to heating oil customers who have a limited budget. Do research on federal programs that distribute funds to help low-income households pay heating bills. You can contact your local heating oil dealer for more information and to see if you qualify.