Posted: January 12, 2026
We think it’s safe to say that the majority of homeowners here in Eastern Massachusetts value a home heating system that is effective and efficient. Not only is this what is going to keep a home warm and comfortable all winter long (something that is very important to the people who live in our neck of the woods), but an efficient and effective heating system also helps with utility and energy costs.
If comfort, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are what you are looking to get out of your home’s heater you may want to consider installing and using a heating system that is fueled with heating oil as opposed to electricity. Medway Oil & Propane is happy to explain why.
The heating oil that is being produced and made today is cleaner, greener and more environmentally friendly than it ever has been. All of the heating oil we sell and deliver here at Medway Oil & Propane is ultra-low-sulfur. This is healthier for both your home’s air quality as well as your home’s heating system. This type of fuel leaves fewer deposits in your equipment, which will help reduce the need for maintenance and repairs.
Electricity prices are typically higher per unit of energy compared to heating oil prices. Heating oil also usually offers its customer better cost efficiency over time. Compared to electricity rates, heating oil prices are also typically more predictable.
The main thing we want out of a heater is for it to actually heat our homes so it makes sense to use something that offers a high heat output, right? This is exactly what an oil powered system does.
Heating oil delivers more heat per unit compared to electricity. A single gallon of heating oil produces about 138,500 British Thermal Units (BTUs). The energy output from an electrically powered heating system is significantly lower. This helps oil heating systems heat up a home at a faster speed. These systems also make air that is warmer than the air produced by an electric system.
Electric heaters have shorter lifespans than oil heating systems. In fact, an oil furnace can last about 20 to 30 years if it is properly cared for and well maintained. Electric heaters also may very well need more frequent repairs and replacements than their oil powered counterparts.
When you have your own heating oil tank on your property you get a certain level of energy independence. You are not reliant upon a public power grid to provide your home’s heat and you are not at the disposal of storms and emergencies that may put this power grid out of working order. With heating oil, you’ll stay warm and comfortable even when there is a blackout.
Homeowners here in Eastern Massachusetts can count on Medway Oil & Propane for the heating oil their homes need to stay warm and comfortable all winter long. We have been supplying both homes and businesses throughout the area with fuel for over 70 years. In addition to heating oil deliveries we also handle heating oil tank installations.
Contact Medway Oil & Propane today to learn more about how we can help with your heating oil needs.
