Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
We were at $1.99 last year with Frank Bros, this year it went to $2.19. The maint contract was 149. We are still getting used to dealing with oil after years of natural gas. When you get a free contract, does that include a yearly tuneup or just delivery?
I don't understand why people lock-in rates. My friend locked in & his rate one year. It was HIGHER than ANY bill (per gallon) I ever received for the season. .50 More per gallon on average. Almost an EXTRA $100 every fill up.
I'm happy with it fluctuating so I "Dollar Cost Average " my price over time/fill-ups. Just so I don't feel like I'm getting ripped off by locking in .
Spanky25, I'm glad that it works out for you, but I can't understand why you would feel a need to question something that wasn't asked.
I can't speak for anyone other than myself.... we locked in for peace of mind. Too much in this world to worry about as it is, having a contract so I don't feel that I have to worry about having oil in my tank during the middle of winter, regardless of what else may occur allows me to sleep a little better at night.
Spanky25, I'm glad that it works out for you, but I can't understand why you would feel a need to question something that wasn't asked.
I can't speak for anyone other than myself.... we locked in for peace of mind. Too much in this world to worry about as it is, having a contract so I don't feel that I have to worry about having oil in my tank during the middle of winter, regardless of what else may occur allows me to sleep a little better at night.
Agreed. I used to play the waiting game of when to buy Oil. It is alot nicer when you have a fixed price and auto delivery. Does it cost more? Sure, but peace of mind is worth it for some.
We were at $1.99 last year with Frank Bros, this year it went to $2.19. The maint contract was 149. We are still getting used to dealing with oil after years of natural gas. When you get a free contract, does that include a yearly tuneup or just delivery?
Meenan includes a free tuneup.
Their contract is also their platinum coverage which is very competitive. I had Slomin's top coverage a couple years ago and that basically covered nothing...when my circulator pump and expansion tank needed replacing they wanted to charge $600 (the parts cost around $50 total.) With Meenan I've been much happier with the parts they cover.
Plus like I said the contract was free.
Additionally with the rise in prices lately, I dont feel one bit bad about having my ceiling price that I paid.
Spanky25, I'm glad that it works out for you, "but I can't understand why you would feel a need to question something that wasn't asked."
Isn't the title "The annual heating oil thread". .?????
I do have Auto-Delivery with the SAME company now for 15 years. However, I just don't lock-in my rate. It's COD which is DEFINITELY cheaper than any lock-in rate I was EVER quoted from my present oil co & cheaper than my.friends (mentioned above) "lock-in" rate, who happens to use the same exact company/same town. The bill has to be paid sometime.
I do have a service contact too. It's $200 per year along with an annual cleaning.
None of you have the ability to convert to natural gas? I am so glad not to have oil for heat.
No gas hook up in my area. A while back I inquired. The gas company said "well, if you can get 30+ Homes in your area to convert, it might be worth it for us to run the lines"
I didn't know I was partners with the gas company.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
