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Heating Oil in Nelson, NH

Company Name	Heating Oil Delivery	Boiler & Furnace Repair	Company	Based in
Reds of Jaffrey	Yes	Yes	Jaffrey	Yes
AW Peters Inc	Yes	Yes	Peterborough	Yes
Discount Oil Of Keene	Yes	Yes	Keene	Yes
Davis Oil Company	Yes	No	Keene	No
Swanzey Oil Llc	Yes	No	Swanzey	No
Patten Energy	Yes	No	Keene	No
Swanzey Oil	Yes	No	West Swanzey	No

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Nelson Heating Oil FAQs

How does the price per gallon of heating oil in Nelson, NH compare to the national average?

Today, The Nelson, NH average heating oil price is $0.02/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

How much heating oil will a home in Nelson, NH use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Nelson, NH is expected to drop to a low of 43.6°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 11.4637 gallons of heating oil.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in Nelson, NH burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in Nelson, NH uses an average of 596.11 gallons each year.

How many oil companies deliver home heating oil to Nelson, NH?

10 residential home heating oil companies deliver #2 heating oil to Nelson, NH. 3 full service heating oil companies offer both fuel oil delivery and boiler and furnace repair. 7 discount companies offer heating oil, but do not offer furnace repair.

How much does heating oil cost per month in Nelson, NH?

Heating oil costs $151.27 per month in Nelson, NH (averaged over 12 months), totalling $1966.57 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $491.64 per delivery.

Where can I buy heating oil at the pump in Nelson, NH?

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 Nelson, NH at the following local gas stations:

Gas Station Name	Address
Sprague Terminal	372 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH, 03801
Gulf	281 Eastern Ave., Chelsea, MA, 02150
Gulf Oil Terminal	281 Eastern Ave., Chelsea, MA, 02150

How much is home heating oil in Nelson, NH?

Home heating oil is $3.30 per gallon right now, on average in Nelson, NH. Today's oil prices in Nelson, NH range from the cheapest price of $3.30 to the most expensive price of $3.30 right now per gallon for a 100-gallon heating oil delivery, depending on the oil company you use and the delivery address.

Where can I buy oil in Nelson, NH?

You can buy oil in Nelson, NH from any local heating oil company. Preferred oil companies delivering to Nelson, NH 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: Nelson Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Nelson, used by 157 or 48.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Nelson homeowners is wood, used by 84 homes (26.09%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (63), other fuels (12), electricity (6), and other fuels (1).

Nelson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Nelson Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	157	48.76%
Wood	84	26.09%
Propane	63	19.57%
Other Fuels	12	3.73%
Electricity	6	1.86%
Natural Gas	1	0.31%

Heating oil (48.76)

Wood (26.09)

Propane (19.57)

Other fuels (3.73)

Electricity (1.86)

Natural gas (0.31)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Nelson

Heating oil has become less popular in Nelson. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 179 to 157, a 12.29% drop.

Nelson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	189
2012	179
2013	136
2014	117
2015	107
2016	95
2017	100
2018	130
2019	144
2020	151
2021	154
2022	157

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nelson

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 45 to 63.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 1.

Electricity use for home heating in Nelson

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Nelson. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 6 to 6, a 0.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Nelson

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 Nelson have not yet adopted solar heating.

Nelson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Nelson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Nelson 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Nelson. Full service companies such as Reds of Jaffrey or AW Peters Inc 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 Nelson 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 Nelson include Patten Energy and Davis Oil Company.

Nelson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Nelson: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Nelson: 18 miles

Average Number Of Nelson Homes Served Per Company: 15 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Nelson Oil Company: 13,935 gallons per year