Hints & Tips
Follow our hints & tips to maximise your heating benefits and save money
Allowing yourself to run out of oil often wastes both oil and time as your system may need to be bled before restarting. Make sure you never run out of oil, sign up to Emo Oil Top-up SMS Reminder Service – completely free of charge!
Check your tank, pipe work, valves, flanges and boiler regularly to ensure that there are no leaks – leaks can prevent your system from working efficiently. Click here to find a plumber in your area to help you maintain your boiler.
Boilers should be serviced on a regular basis – at least once a year – to keep them performing at their optimum. Upgrading from an old cast iron boiler to a new highly efficient condensing boiler can save up to 25% on heating bills. Click here to find a plumber in your area to help you maintain your boiler.
Having furniture placed in front of radiators blocks heat and prevents your heating system from working effectively.
Ordering the maximum amount for your tank will give you greater discounts than small orders. Always look out for lower prices during the summer months.
In a typical home 20% of all heat is lost through poor ventilation & draughts… You can also lose up to 15% through the roof – make sure to insulate your house sufficiently to gain the maximum heat from your oil.