The use of oil to provide in-home heating used to be far more common around America than it is today, though there are still many cities and northern regions that rely on this old standby.
Compared to electric heat, oil heating has advantages and disadvantages, but the obvious drawback is that the oil must be stored on-site in a large above or below-ground tank.
If you run out of oil, no more heat, and that might spell disaster in the middle of winter.
Naturally, it’s critical that you understand how far your oil supply will go so you don’t run out. How long can you expect your heating oil supply to last?
On average, a 275 gallon to 300 gallon tank of heating oil will provide anywhere from 1 to 3 months worth of heat for an average home depending on climate, the condition of the house, and furnace.
This calculation, as one would expect, has many variables. Unless you are content spending a bundle on heating oil or you have a reliable backup heating system in your home, maybe a wood stove or fireplace, you definitely don’t want to risk running out.
