furnace oil: Modern oil heat makes a convincing case
- 01/18/17 07:58 AM
(NC)-The fuel used to heat your new home is a personal choice, so don't hesitate to request exactly what you want from your builder. "In a lot of instances, new homes are automatically built with the intent of heating with natural gas and without input from the homeowner," says Dave Frittenburg, president of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) Ontario Chapter. "Homeowners should know that they have options when it comes to their heating fuel, and that oil heat is considered a premium choice for comfortable, efficient heat." According to COHA, oil heat offers homeowners a safe, dependable, environmentally friendly and economical alternative (0 comments)
The Dangers A leaking fuel oil tank can become a serious fire and environmental hazard. Whether the tank is located inside or outside the home, a spill can contaminate groundwater affecting private wells or other nearby drinking water supplies. One cup of fuel oil can contaminate enough water to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool, and in many cases hundreds of litres of oil seep into the ground before a spill is discovered. Fuel oil that has spilled into a residential basement can also pose a serious health hazard, threatening indoor air quality. Anyone who owns a fuel (2 comments)