Oil storage tanks are available in a wide range of sizes and materials. Tanks are a vital part of oil fired heating systems. The condition of the tank is therefore an important factor in the efficiency of a domestic heating system. It is recommended that oil tanks are serviced at least annually. Common Maintenance Issues: If your oil tank is unsteady or bevelled it could lead to an oil spill. This… Read more

UK Floods 2013/14 February 2014 has witnessed heavy rain, gales and floods across the UK. It has also been one of the wettest winters on record. This type of weather can cause homeowners endless problems and has done so in many areas, particularly south west England and south Wales, in the winter of 2013-2014. There has been extra pressure on household pipes and central heating systems due to the … Read more

Fuel poverty has long been recognised as a problem in society.  It is generally assumed that a home spending more than 10% of its income on heating is in fuel poverty, though the actual definitions have recently changed slightly.  You can read more about official government fuel poverty statistics by clicking here. Causes of Fuel Poverty Fuel poverty has unfortunately become an increasingly comm… Read more

Heating Oil Prices 2014 What heating oil price trends can you expect in 2014? ValueOils.com monitor heating oil prices on a daily basis and often find that the price will do the opposite of what would normally be expected, with peaks and troughs throughout the year.  We recommend keeping an eye on political unrest around the Middle East and the UK Exchange Rate as well as the weather forecast. We… Read more

Christmas is fast approaching and the last thing you want to do is pay more on heating oil than you have to. Start saving this winter with ValueOils.com top 5 tips on how to keep warm and save £££s! The right temperature: Turning your thermostat down by just one degree centigrade can save you 6% on your heating bills – saving you £££’s each year. You probably won’t notice the d… Read more

Heating Oil Groups are made up of people who want to buy oil in a thrifty fashion. People can come together and order oil in bulk amounts for several homes. Generally speaking, the more oil you order, the lower the price per litre will be. There are other benefits, though there are also some common problems, which you should be aware of. Listed below is the key information regarding Oil Buying Gro… Read more

Heating oil theft is a persistent problem. During winter, when fuel tanks generally have more oil stored, incidents of oil theft rise. The number of reported oil thefts will rise and fall according to seasonal changes. However it is important to make sure your heating oil is secure all year round. In this blog I will advise on how to prevent the theft of heating oil and help to make you aware of t… Read more

 As a nation we waste around £11billion of energy every year, meaning for every £3 spent on heating your home £1 is wasted through poor energy efficiency! With winter on its way Value Oils want to help reduce your heating bills, thus saving you money.  Follow our top ten tips on how to not only reduce your heating oil bill but also save money on your electricity bills. Boiler servicing: Many … Read more

Regular inspection of your heating oil levels is very important.  If not checked on a regular basis the following problems may occur.  When you run out of heating oil, you will be left with no heating in your house.  If this is at a cold time of the year most heating oil companies will be extremely busy. Therefore you could have to wait longer for your delivery.   You may also be left with no… Read more

The term ‘Fracking’ has recently been seen in UK headlines and reported in the news after protests took place in the village of Balcombe in West Sussex.  Until recently, fracking was a term that not many people were familiar with – and there are different theories on the pro’s and con’s of fracking.  Here we investigate the 5 W’s of fracking. Who is fracking? Almost half of the world… Read more