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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 Ellendale Suppliers

Oil Prices in Ellendale, DE

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
PepUp Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bob Willey & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Baker Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
Peninsula Propane	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No
George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils	Call for price	No	No
JC Eisenbrey & Son	Call for price	No	No

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Ellendale, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Ellendale, used by 640 or 76.10% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ellendale homeowners is propane, used by 92 homes (10.94%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (84), wood (17), natural gas (16), and other fuels (4).

Ellendale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ellendale Households	% of Households
Electricity	640	76.1%
Propane	92	10.9%
Heating Oil	84	10.0%
Wood	17	2.0%
Natural Gas	16	1.9%
Solar	3	0.4%
No Fuel	1	0.1%

Electricity (76.1%)

Propane (10.9%)

Heating oil (10.0%)

Wood (2.0%)

Natural gas (1.9%)

Solar (0.4%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ellendale

Heating oil has become less popular in Ellendale. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 174 to 84, a 51.72% drop.

Ellendale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	210
2012	250
2013	223
2014	257
2015	257
2016	174
2017	123
2018	126
2019	120
2020	82
2021	83
2022	84

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ellendale

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 333 to 92.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 16 to 16.

Electricity use for home heating in Ellendale

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellendale. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 389 to 640, a 64.52% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ellendale

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.

Currently, 3 homes in Ellendale are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ellendale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ellendale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Ellendale 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 Ellendale. 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Liberty Propane.

Ellendale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ellendale: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ellendale: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ellendale Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ellendale Oil Company: 3,398 gallons per year

Ellendale, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 84 households in Ellendale, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ellendale, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Ellendale, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ellendale, DE Households	Ellendale, DE Heating Oil Households
841	84

10 Ellendale, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 33,983 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ellendale, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ellendale, DE community relies on its 10 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 Ellendale, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ellendale, DE.

Ellendale 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.