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Oil Central Heating - How Oil Central heating Works

Although most households in the UK have mains gas central heating, around 4.3m households are not connected to the mains gas network.

In parts of the UK where there is no mains gas network to connect to, such as rural areas, some homes use heating oil instead. This is normally used in a ‘wet’ heating system where an oil-fired boiler heats water, which provides central heating via radiators and hot water through the taps in your home.

The main difference between mains gas and heating oil is that it is delivered by road and stored in a tank, which you may have to buy or rent from your supplier.

Heat-only and combination condensing oil-fired boiler types are both available. Most oil-fired combination boilers have an internal hot water store to supply domestic hot water rather than the instantaneous heating more common in gas boilers.

Annual fuel cost for heating and hot water - excluding installation costs:

Condensing boiler: £740
Standard boiler: £1,100

Carbon emissions per year:

Condensing boiler: 5 tonnes
Standard boiler: 6.5 tonnes

These yearly costs are estimated costs based on heating and hot water demands of a three-bedroomed, semi-detached, well-insulated house (insulated cavity walls, 270mm loft insulation, thermostatic radiator valves and insulated primary pipe work), the efficiencies of typical heating systems and the current average price per fuel per kWh (as at Sept 2008). They are not derived from actual fuel bills.

Pros of Oil Central Heating

Oil is a highly efficient fuel, so you get a good return on every unit of energy. Modern condensing boilers, which use hot flue gases that are wasted in a standard boiler, have to be at least 86% efficient. Replacing a standard oil boiler with a highly efficient modern condensing boiler is a relatively straightforward job. See our boiler reviews for current Best Buys.

Cons of Oil Central Heating

Like mains gas, oil prices are on the rise and are likely to remain high as the UK competes with growing demand from other countries.

As oil is delivered by road there is a possibility that you could run out while you wait for your next delivery. However, systems that monitor the amount of oil in your tank and automatically notify your supplier when it needs topping up are available.

Installing an oil central heating system from scratch can be expensive and disruptive. The storage tank can also be unsightly (although this can be resolved by going for an underground tank).

Oil boilers need servicing annually to ensure they run efficiently and last as long as they should do.

Most condensing oil-fired boilers are floor standing so you may have problems trying to find a wall-mounted model. They will also need to be plumbed in to allow acidic condensate liquid to drain away.

Oil boilers generally limit the hot water flow rate to ensure the water is as hot as it should be, meaning that the hot water flow rate is lower than a gas combi or hot water cylinder system and that the hot water temperature will decline as more water is used.

As a fossil fuel, oil produces carbon dioxide when it’s burnt and can’t be considered a clean source of energy.

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