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Heating Oil in Athens, ME

Company Name	Heating Oil Delivery	Boiler & Furnace Repair	Company	Based in	Heating Repair Available
Bobs Cash Fuel	Yes	Yes	Madison	Yes
Polar Bear Oil Co Inc	Yes	No	Athens	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Athens, ME

Athens Heating Oil FAQ's

How much heating oil will a home in Athens, ME use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Athens, ME is expected to drop to a low of 51.2°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 8.66058 gallons of heating oil.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in Athens, ME burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in Athens, ME uses an average of 450.35 gallons each year.

How many oil companies deliver home heating oil to Athens, ME?

3 residential home heating oil companies deliver #2 heating oil to Athens, ME. 1 full service heating oil companies offer both fuel oil delivery and boiler and furnace repair. 2 discount companies offer heating oil, but do not offer furnace repair.

Where can I buy heating oil at the pump in Athens, ME?

In an emergency, if your oil delivery company is unable to deliver oil in time, you can buy heating oil (diesel) at the pump in Athens, ME at the following local gas stations:

Gas Station Name	Address
Sprague Terminal	372 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH, 03801
Sprague Terminal	59 Main Street, South Portland, ME, 04106
Buckeye Terminals	170 Lincoln Street, South Portland, ME, 04106

Where can I buy oil in Athens, ME?

You can buy oil in Athens, ME from any local heating oil company. Preferred oil companies delivering to Athens, ME include:

If you are running out of heating oil and you can't find an oil company that can deliver to your house in time, you can buy diesel at a gas station and pour it into your oil tank.

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Athens Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Athens, used by 147 or 53.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Athens homeowners is wood, used by 84 homes (30.77%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (29), electricity (10), other fuels (6), and other fuels (1).

Athens Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Athens Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	147	53.85%
Wood	84	30.77%
Propane	29	10.62%
Electricity	10	3.66%
Other Fuels	6	2.20%
No Fuel	1	0.37%

Heating oil (53.85)

Wood (30.77)

Propane (10.62)

Electricity (3.66)

Other fuels (2.20)

No fuel (0.37)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athens

Heating oil has become less popular in Athens. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 153 to 147, a 3.92% drop.

Athens Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	229
2012	206
2013	196
2014	197
2015	192
2016	184
2017	172
2018	190
2019	201
2020	153
2021	150
2022	147

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athens

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 49 to 29.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Athens.

Electricity use for home heating in Athens

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Athens. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 21 to 10, a 52.38% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Athens

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Athens have not yet adopted solar heating.

Athens Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Athens homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Athens is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athens. Full service companies such as Bobs Cash Fuel or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Athens homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Athens include Polar Bear Oil Co Inc and Pittsfield Pipers.

Athens Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Athens: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Athens: 18 miles

Average Number Of Athens Homes Served Per Company: 49 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Athens Oil Company: 35,146 gallons per year