Hi. My apartment is 500 square feet, and it is heated by oil. I use around 40 gallons a week in the winter (I live in new england). I think that's an awful lot of oil to be going through in a week. Is that a typical amount? If not, how many gallons of oil SHOULD I be using each week???
2007-02-25 16:48:32 · 3 answers · asked by nitropit68 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Without knowing anything about the unit, you told us nothing about the insulation, the age of the building, etc. I would guess by friends that have the same set-up in areas liken to yours about 35 gallons would be about right.
You could keep the drapes or shades down to stop drafts, something under the door like a carpet to help with drafts, etc. If you have a standing oil burner like we had on the farm, put a pot of water for moisture on the top of it.
2007-02-25 19:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one here can answer that you need to check with other tennants in building to get a better gauge at the amount used weekly
2007-02-25 17:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it does seem a bit much but it is over a week time period. try talking to the company you buy your oil from.
2007-02-25 18:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by cronos51101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋