How Does Cash Heating Oil Work?
Cash heating oil, also called COD or will-call delivery, means you order oil when you want it instead of having deliveries scheduled for you. You keep an eye on your tank, check the day’s price, and call or order online when you’re ready. There’s no contract and no prepaid plan.
It suits homeowners who like to control when they buy and how much they spend each time. Here’s how it works with Advanced Heating Oil.
How ordering works
- Check your tank gauge. Order when it reads about a quarter full. Don’t wait until it’s near empty, because deliveries can take a day or two and cold weather speeds up how fast you burn through oil.
- Check today’s price. We update our COD price daily on our heating oil prices page. Prices follow the wholesale market, so last month’s invoice isn’t a reliable guide.
- Pick how many gallons. The minimum COD delivery is 125 gallons, and orders of 200 gallons or more get a discount.
- Place the order online or by calling (860) 859-9080.
- Pay on delivery with cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover.
Do you really have to pay in cash?
No. “COD” stands for cash on delivery, but that’s just the traditional name. We take cash, check, Mastercard, Visa and Discover, and the price is the same whichever you use.
How much should you order?
That depends on your tank and how much is already in it. The most common home tank holds 275 gallons, but you can never fill all of it. Tanks need room at the top, and there’s always some oil left in the bottom. With a 275-gallon tank at a quarter full, a delivery of around 150 to 175 gallons is typical.
If you have space for 200 gallons or more, ordering that much gets you the quantity discount and means fewer orders over the winter.
Not sure what size tank you have? There’s usually a rating plate on the tank that lists its capacity. You can also call and we’ll help you work it out.
COD vs. automatic delivery
The difference is who keeps track of your oil.
With COD, you do. You watch the gauge, pick the timing and choose the amount. It works well if you’re home regularly and like to shop the price.
With automatic delivery, we do. We estimate your usage from the weather and your delivery history, then schedule fills before you run low. It’s the better fit if you travel, have a second home, or simply don’t want to think about it. Automatic delivery customers also have access to emergency delivery.
Is there a contract?
No. COD is pay-as-you-go. You aren’t locked into a price or a set number of deliveries.
What affects the price?
Heating oil prices move with crude oil, refinery supply, demand and the season. They can shift from one week to the next. When you compare companies, look at more than the per-gallon price. Minimum order size, quantity discounts, payment options and how quickly they can deliver all matter too.
Where we deliver
We deliver COD heating oil throughout Eastern Connecticut from our office at 15 Thames Street in Groton. If you’re not sure we cover your town, check our service areas or give us a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is COD heating oil?
Heating oil you order when you need it and pay for on delivery, with no contract or automatic schedule.
When should I order?
When your tank gauge reads about a quarter full.
What’s the minimum delivery?
125 gallons. Orders of 200 gallons or more get a discount.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes. We accept Mastercard, Visa and Discover, as well as cash and check.
Can I order online?
Yes, through our online order form. You can also call (860) 859-9080.
Order cash heating oil
Check today’s price, then order online or call us while your tank still has a quarter left.
