How to find an oil company that is the right fit for you
9/26/2016 by Julie Roman
Whether you just moved into a new home or have decided to shop for a new oil company, the decision can be overwhelming. The good news is that having many options is empowering to you as a consumer and it is also one of the many benefits of being an oil heat customer. I always tell my customers that I don’t want them to be with me because they have to be but because they want to be. We pride ourselves on the fact that most of our customers have been with us for more than 20 years. The key to building a lasting relationship starts with finding the right company that fits your needs.
Choosing a cash company
Some people choose their company based on the lowest price per gallon. They like shopping the price, monitoring their own oil and paying cash to the driver. Most cash companies do not have a service department therefore when you have no heat in the middle of the night you will have to rely on a separate company for that service. Besides having to search for another company, you will end up paying more for a service call since you are calling a service only company. Service only companies need to bill out service calls at a higher rate since it is their only stream of revenue. We have created a tool that allows you to compare the cost savings between using a cash company versus using a full service company. This tool shows you how using a full service company saves money in the long run because our service rates will always be lower. www.romanoil.com/compare
Choosing a full service company
Like most full service companies, Roman Oil will not service customers that do not buy our oil. If you are calling around to many different companies for your oil, you are not building a relationship and therefore are low on the priority list should you have an emergency. One of the benefits to being a Roman Oil customer is having 24 hour access to our award winning service. We not only have a fully-licensed staff that will be there for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week with no exceptions, but we offer maintenance plans to help keep the cost of service calls down.
Another benefit of a full service company is their commitment to you. At Roman Oil, once you are on automatic delivery, you will never have to worry about running out of oil. In addition to that, one of the biggest myths in our industry is that all oil is equal. This is untrue. We put an additive in our oil that reduces unnecessary service calls, extends the life of your heating system and makes your unit run clean and efficient. We have our own bulk storage facility that allows us to create our own blend to ensure we are delivering the highest quality of fuel possible. Take a moment to watch the video listed below, showing how our oil is blended and the benefits.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=91I-mGn1GVk
Choosing a company that fits your needs
Finding the right company ultimately means deciding if you want to work with a full service company or a cash company. If you are a price driven consumer and don’t mind uncertainty should you need oil or service, then you are a cash customer. If you want to pay a fair price for a higher quality fuel, value service and want someone to turn to in case of an emergency, then you are looking for a full service company.
If you decide you are a full service customer then Roman Oil is the right choice for you. Give us a call at 203-235-3371 to learn how we can form a lasting relationship that will keep you warm for years to come.
