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Oil Prices in Drayden, MD

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM

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Drayden, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Drayden, MD

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Drayden, used by 209 or 78.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Drayden homeowners is propane, used by 13 homes (4.91%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (7).

Drayden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDrayden Households % of Households
Electricity20978.87%
Propane134.91%
Heating Oil72.64%

Electricity (78.87)

Propane (4.91)

Heating oil (2.64)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Drayden

Heating oil has become less popular in Drayden. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 50 to 7, a 86.00% drop.

Drayden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201111
201253
201354
201451
201550
201634
201710
20180
201914
20205
20216
20227

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Drayden

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 21 to 13.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Drayden

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Drayden. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 39 to 209, a 435.90% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Drayden

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 Drayden have not yet adopted solar heating.

Drayden, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Drayden homeowners purchased a total of 3,608 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Drayden ranks 355th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Drayden ranks 6551st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Drayden’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Drayden, the average outside temperature was 5.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Drayden Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202457° F
Winter 2022 - 202362.8° F

Drayden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Drayden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Drayden 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Drayden. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Drayden 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 Drayden include TN Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning and T N Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning.

Drayden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Drayden: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Drayden: 18 miles

Average Number Of Drayden Homes Served Per Company: 1 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Drayden Oil Company: 515 gallons per year

Drayden, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 7 households in Drayden, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Drayden, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Drayden, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Drayden, MD HouseholdsDrayden, MD Heating Oil Households
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7 Drayden, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3,607 gallons of heating oil delivered to Drayden, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Drayden, MD community relies on its 7 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Drayden, MD, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Motiva in Fairfax, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Drayden, MD.

Drayden Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.