New to Home Heating Oil
Are you thinking of buying a new house in a rural area, or have just moved to a new home that requires heating oil? If so, it’s useful to understand what home heating oil is and what you need to do to maintain your heating system.
What is heating oil?
Heating oil is an alternative fuel source to electricity and gas. It is primarily used to provide central heating for homes and heat for oil fired range cookers.
Nearly 2.7 million homes are not part of the national gas network, and heating oil is a convenient and low-cost solution for these properties.
How do I know what heating oil I need?
The type of oil you need will depend on your heating system. The correct type of heating oil can be obtained from the fuel type label attached to the tank or by asking the previous owner. 99.9% of customers heat their homes with kerosene.
Home insurance for oil spillages
Looking for the right home insurance is just one of many priorities. Did you know some insurance companies cover the costs of oil spillages and environmental clean ups from oil spillages and leaks?
Homeowners using heating oil have a legal requirement to avoid pollution in compliance with oil storage legislations. Oil spillages are very costly to clean up and can cause disruption to the surroundings, animals and any nearby water supplies.
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What is heating oil?
Heating oil is an alternative fuel source to electricity and gas. It is primarily used to provide central heating for homes and heat for oil fired range cookers.
Nearly 2.7 million homes are not part of the national gas network, and heating oil is a convenient and low-cost solution for these properties.
How do I know what heating
oil I need?
The type of oil you need will depend on your heating system. The correct type of heating oil can be obtained from the fuel type label attached to the tank or by asking the previous owner. 99.9% of customers heat their homes with kerosene.
Home insurance for oil spillages
Looking for the right home insurance is just one of many priorities. Did you know some insurance companies cover the costs of oil spillages and environmental clean ups from oil spillages and leaks?
Homeowners using heating oil have a legal requirement to avoid pollution in compliance with oil storage legislations. Oil spillages are very costly to clean up and can cause disruption to the surroundings, animals and any nearby water supplies.
We recommend:
Checking who the previous owner was insured with
Shopping around by comparing coverage and the cost of insurance
Checking if your tank is eligible
Carrying out tank checks to spot the signs of tank failure
An annual tank service carried out by an OFTEC registered engineer
Most customers will need to top up their heating oil three to four times a year, dependent on factors including the size of property and how cold it's been throughout the year.
It's easy to order your heating oil safely and securely online with our online quote and order function.
To order your heating oil online, simply select the type of heating oil type you want to buy (kerosene, kerosene+ or gas oil) and the required quantity (minimum 500 litres). From there, just follow the simple steps filling in your address details, any special delivery instructions and payment information. Paying for fuel on our website is secured through RealEx. Once complete, you’ll receive an email to confirm your order.
You can also order over the phone with our friendly customer service team.
We recognise that quality fuel at reduced prices is what people look out for. With the ABC scheme (AID Buying Club), we help homeowners save on fuel by pooling orders together in their area. This effectively reduces our delivery costs meaning we can provide Buying Club members discounts on their heating oil prices.
Ordering your heating oil online
Obtain a quick quote online and place your order safely and securely. Check your inbox for confirmation.
Heating oil delivery
Receive your heating oil with advanced notification. You'll get an email the night before your heating oil is due to be delivered.
Proof of delivery & invoice
A proof of delivery confirming the quantity delivered will be provided by our dedicated driver and an invoice emailed to you.
Ordering your heating oil online
Obtain a quick quote online and place your order safely and securely. Check your inbox for confirmation.
Heating oil delivery
Receive your heating oil with advanced notification. You'll get an email the night before your heating oil is due to be delivered.
Proof of delivery & invoice
A proof of delivery confirming the quantity delivered will be provided by our dedicated driver and an invoice emailed to you.
Everything I need to know about my tank
Different types of oil storage tanks
Oil tank installation
Our delivery team do not carry out tank installations. A tank must be set up by a registered engineer with a ‘competent person scheme’ such as OFTEC. The registered engineer must self-certify all work complies with building regulations. Homeowners have a duty of care to ensure their oil storage tank meets building regulations.
Servicing your oil tank
Have a question that isn't listed? Get in touch with our friendly team and we'll help to answer any questions you have.
Company Head Office
AID Fuel Oils Group
Cocksparrow Lane
Huntington
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 4PB
