Posts Tagged ‘how does fuel oil freeze’

There are many types of heating fuels that can be used to heat residential and commercial buildings as well as water heating. However, heating oil is incredibly popular in many parts of the country. This fuel oil, also known as #2 heating oil, is popular because it has a high calorific value, which simply means that it produces a lot of heat per unit. Furthermore, it can be safely stored in oil tanks to be used in the future. Property owners can choose to buy and store fuel during the off season, when prices are low, and use the fuel when the cold season arrives. However, there is one major challenge of using heating oil. When temperatures drop, fuel oil can ‘freeze’, which will force your furnace to shut down for lack of fuel. In this article, we will discuss what causes heating oil to freeze, what to do if your fuel oil freezes, and how you can prevent it altogether. Click through to find out more.