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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Claymont Suppliers

Oil Prices in Claymont, DE

Updated Today at 09:06 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Shellhorn & Hill Inc Call for price No No
Awe Oil Company Call for price No No
Cochran Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Roman Discount Oil Call for price No No
Lincoln Oil Call for price No No
Quality Heating & Air Conditioning Call for price No No
Burns & McBride Call for price No No
Fletcher Plumbing & Heating & AC Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Claymont, DE

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Claymont, used by 3,334 or 47.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Claymont homeowners is electricity, used by 2,393 homes (34.11%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (996), propane (184), no fuel (88), and other fuels (8).

Claymont Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelClaymont Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,33447.5%
Electricity2,39334.1%
Heating Oil99614.2%
Propane1842.6%
No Fuel881.3%
Other Fuels80.1%

Natural gas (47.5%)

Electricity (34.1%)

Heating oil (14.2%)

Propane (2.6%)

No fuel (1.3%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Claymont

Heating oil has become more popular in Claymont. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 884 to 996, a 12.67% lift.

Claymont Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,109
2012968
2013982
20141,002
2015918
2016908
2017884
2018967
2019957
20201,024
20211,010
2022996

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Claymont

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68 to 184.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,986 to 3,334.

Electricity use for home heating in Claymont

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Claymont. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,882 to 2,393, a 27.15% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Claymont

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 Claymont have not yet adopted solar heating.

Claymont Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Claymont homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Claymont 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 Claymont. 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 Claymont 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 Claymont include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.

Claymont Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Claymont: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Claymont: 18 miles

Average Number Of Claymont Homes Served Per Company: 124 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Claymont Oil Company: 50,368 gallons per year

Claymont, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 996 households in Claymont, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Claymont, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

14% of Claymont, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Claymont, DE HouseholdsClaymont, DE Heating Oil Households
7,016996

8 Claymont, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 402,946 gallons of heating oil delivered to Claymont, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Claymont, DE community relies on its 8 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 Claymont, DE, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA and Pbf in Paulsboro, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Claymont, DE.

Claymont 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.

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