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Generally speaking, electricity is the most expensive "automatic" heating energy source. This may be due to the fact that fossil fuels (oil, gas, wood, etc.) can be burned right where heat is needed and electricity is often produced by burning fossil fuels, producing electricity, then delivering the energy to remote locations before it is actually used.
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What function does oil heating serve?
Oil heating is a form of fuel which is an alternative to electric powered heating. More information about oil heating can be found online on Wikipedia.
What is cheaper for electric usage radiators or central heating?
The cheapest option between electric, radiators and central heating is Gas Central Heating. The reason that gas is cheaper than electric is because electricity costs 4-6 times more than gas.
Are oil space heaters better than electric heaters?
An oil filled electric space heater produces a more "even" heating without the hotspots that standard electric space heaters can produce. Also it is not possible for something poked into the oil filled electric space heater to touch the electrical heating element wires as is possible in standard electric space heaters (which would shock you).
What store has the lowest price on heating oil?
Heating oil is ussually provided by heating oil companies. Your best bet to save money would be to either join a co-op or shop around for the cheapest provider that offers price lock. You can also see if you qualify for energy assistance.
What did you pay for home heating oil?
The price of home heating oil depends greatly on location and oil speculation. I would recommend checking online for local oil delivery companies. Many of these company's websites will be able to provide you with an online price quote so you can easily compare prices to find the cheapest heating oil available to you. Prices may be more expensive if you have to request an emergency heating oil delivery.
Why is an electric skillet called oil core?
Oil core electric skillets are top of the line! the heating element is encased below the surface and submerged in oil to provide even heating across the entire pan surface. Ever see that burn ring on the surface of a old standard electric skillet? Very uneven cooking.
Which companies offer the cheapest home heating oil supplies?
Companies that offer cheap home heating oil supplies include Dewitt Petroleum and Union Plus. Other examples of these companies include Aeroenergy and Petro.
Where can i find the cheapest heating oil online?
i would suggest amazon. i don't really know any other places that would sell heating oil. you could always check walmart, target, or even big lots for cheaper prices.
Is electric heating feasible?
Electric heating is widely used; evidently it is feasible.
Did they have stoves in the 1940s?
Yes, for cooking and for heating. Wood stoves, oil stoves, gas stoves, and electric stoves.
Where can one find home heating oil?
Home heating oil can be purchased through a home heating oil company. To find home heating oil, find a local home heating oil in your area and contact them to find out more information on purchasing home heating oil.
How do you decrease heating of the roof by sunlight?
The cheapest and most effective way to achieve success in decreasing the heating of the roof by sunlight, is to plant tall trees, or use a-lot of electric tape to possibly offset the expansion of the mid way joists, and such! Thanks!
