Home heating oil delivery provides you with the fuel you need to get through the winter in comfort.
SMO Energy has been serving residences in Southern Maryland since 1926, and we provide a range of options to help make sure your home stays comfortable throughout the year, including automatic heating oil delivery. We also offer will-call and scheduled oil delivery service if you prefer to take a more hands-on approach.
With SMO Energy as your heating oil provider, you know a delivery is never far away. We provide a SmartPay program, allowing you to keep energy costs down during the coldest months of the year.
We are your trusted heating oil delivery company in Southern Maryland, with services available throughout the following areas:
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If you are considering changing heating oil providers or moving to a home with heating oil for the first time, here are a few great reasons to choose SMO Energy:
We understand how crucial rapid service is for your home's comfort. Our 24/7 assistance ensures immediate action in emergency situations like running out of fuel during extreme weather conditions*. We go the extra mile to accommodate your request and prevent disruptions. Your convenience, comfort and peace of mind are our top priorities. *Our response during extreme weather is dependent on road conditions. We will continue with our full delivery and other services as long as the road conditions are safe for our drivers.
SMO Energy does more than deliver fuel. As a total home comfort provider, we can replace or repair heating equipment, set you up with a new air conditioner, and help improve your home’s air quality. We are a full-service company for residential properties, and we're here to help you maintain your home's comfort and safety. Rely on our team to handle your HVAC needs and ensure your equipment is running in optimal condition.
With SMO Energy, the price you are quoted is the price you will pay for heating oil delivery. We do not tack on surprise fees or charge additional hazmat or regulatory fees for delivery. Trust us to stick to the price we quote so you can stick to your budget.
Instead of having to pay the full price for a fuel delivery upfront, SMO Energy lets you divide the cost of your fuel up into equal monthly payments. Our free monthly payment plans help you work the cost of fuel into your household’s overall budget. We work with you to make it more affordable to keep your home comfortable.
There is no need to hunt around for a stamp or make a trip to the post office when you work with SMO Energy. We offer a free online portal where you can pay your bill, make service requests, review past bills or schedule your next fuel delivery.
Even with the convenience of online services, sometimes it is nice to speak to a real, live person. At SMO Energy, we prioritize providing personalized service through our live care client representatives. SMO Energy has a team of highly trained customer service experts who are always available to take your call and work with you to solve any issues. Whether you want to schedule your next delivery or have a question about your equipment, we are happy to speak with you. Our representatives are available 24/7.
Do you have questions about the oil that heats your home? Perhaps you want to make sure you have chosen the best heating option for your Southern Maryland home. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about home heating oil and oil delivery, as well as some helpful answers.
Heating oil is a distillate fuel that comes from petroleum. It is produced by refining crude oil. Per Internal Revenue Service requirements, heating oil is dyed red. The red color signifies that the fuel is exempt from taxes that usually apply to fuels used to power motor vehicles. The red color also means it illegal to use heating oil to power a car or other vehicle.
Around 5.7 million homes in the U.S. use heating oil for space heating. Heating oil is also occasionally used to heat water and can be used in commercial buildings as well.
There are several grades of heating oil. The heating oil you are using to heat your home likely is no. 2 fuel oil. Today’s fuel oil is much more refined than in years past. As a result, the sulfur content was reduced from 500PPM to 15PPM in July of 2019.
Heating oil and kerosene are both petroleum distillates, but they are not the same thing. Heating oil is often no. 2 fuel oil, while kerosene is an example of no. 1 fuel oil. It can be used for heating but is commonly used in portable space heaters, not in central heating systems. Kerosene has a lower flash point than no. 2 heating oil — 100 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. You might also use kerosene as fuel for an oil lamp or lantern.
The price of heating oil for a house depends on several factors, including the cost of crude oil, seasonal demand for heating oil, the location of a home and the number of heating oil suppliers in an area. Often, the price of heating oil increases as demand increases, usually during the winter months. The weather, political situations and other events can influence the price of crude oil, causing it to spike during some years and fall during different years.
One way to manage the ups and downs of the cost of heating oil for your home is to sign up for a budget payment plan, which splits the cost of your home’s oil into low monthly payments.
Heating oil does tend to cost more than natural gas, but that does not mean natural gas is always the best option. There are several other things to consider when choosing the type of fuel you use to heat your home. In some cases, natural gas might not be an option for your home, as there might not be natural gas lines nearby. It is also worth considering the cost of a gas furnace versus the cost of an oil furnace. Often, oil-burning furnaces cost less than their gas-burning counterparts.
Like a furnace, a home heating oil tank should have a relatively long life, usually around 15 years. The lifespan of an oil tank depends in large part on its design and construction. Double-walled tanks typically have a longer life than other types of tank, as the separation between the walls keeps water from settling at the base of the container, reducing the risk of corrosion.
When you schedule home heating oil delivery, you can also request that the delivery driver take a look at your oil tank to see if it is near the end of its usable life and in need of a replacement.
Does the heating oil in your home’s tank have a shelf life? If you do not use up all the fuel in your tank before the end of the winter, do you need to drain the tank and start again next season? It all depends on the condition of your home’s tank.
Provided the tank is in good shape, is not rusted and does not have a thick layer of sludge at the bottom, the heating oil you store in it should last you for several seasons.
If you are not sure whether or not the oil in your tank has gone bad, you can call in a professional to inspect the tank and to let you know what to do next.
Usually, it is a good idea to start thinking about replacing your oil tank when it is around 15 years old. You might need to replace your tank before then if you notice any problems with it. For example, if you see signs of rust on the outside of the tank or notice wet areas on the ground or floor beneath the tank, that can be a sign that it is time for a replacement. An energy consultant from SMO Energy can take a look at your current oil tank and give you an idea of whether or not it is time for a new one.
SmartPay is our free payment program intended to help you lower your energy costs throughout the year. By calculating your expected annual usage and then spreading those costs across 12 months, your bill will become predictable and low.
With automatic, will-call or scheduled heating oil delivery from SMO Energy, you never have to worry about running out of fuel on a cold winter’s night again. We make it easy to fit the cost of heating oil into your budget and are happy to work with you to provide total home comfort. We also offer tank installation and replacement if you are getting heating oil for the first time or need to replace an aging fuel tank.
SMO Energy provides service to homes across Southern Maryland. If you’re ready for an efficient service from the experts, schedule your heating oil delivery today.
**No delivery fee applies to all deliveries 150 gallons or more, same-day delivery is applicable to an additional fee. **Same day and next day delivery service is subject to change based on weather conditions. Unsafe road conditions create an unnecessary risk to SMO drivers and the environment.
