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“Heating oil now being delivered to homes and businesses across Maine will burn cleaner than ever before, cutting boiler maintenance costs and fuel use while improving air quality and visibility, according to industry and state environmental officials.

After years of planning, Maine switched on July 1 to ultra-low sulfur heating oil, a fuel that studies show can burn as cleanly as natural gas. With 99 percent less sulfur, the new oil will improve performance in existing equipment, while also being able to fire the next generation of high-efficiency boilers coming on the market.”

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Many people have switched from using oil to natural gas as a means to save money. It seems with this recent development of cleaner oil, things just got competitive again. There are several different ways to heat a home. Obviously, cost is typically the most important factor for customers.

Regardless of your heating system, Apple Valley Eagan Appliance can provide exceptional installation or repair services. Call us at at 952-953-0080 or visit our heating page for more information.