Marran or Petro oil? (Farmingville: credit, how much, new home)

[kg1974]

As a new homeowner in Farmingville with oil heat, I have basically narrowed my chosses down to Marran or Petro. I will likely be getting a contract with a ceiling price. This is more for piece of mind right now, though I know COD might be the way to go, but I just can't ignore the possible service need in the dead of winter.

Anyway, any reviews on the 2 companies would be appreciated, or if there is a better alternative out there that I missed, I would be happy to hear the info. I am at a third of a tank (250 gallon), right now. So I need to make this decision fairly quickly.

Thanks in advance

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by kg1974

As a new homeowner in Farmingville with oil heat, I have basically narrowed my chosses down to Marran or Petro. I will likely be getting a contract with a ceiling price. This is more for piece of mind right now, though I know COD might be the way to go, but I just can't ignore the possible service need in the dead of winter.

Anyway, any reviews on the 2 companies would be appreciated, or if there is a better alternative out there that I missed, I would be happy to hear the info. I am at a third of a tank (250 gallon), right now. So I need to make this decision fairly quickly.

Thanks in advance

Petro service is outsanding...but youll pay for it.

Im looking at Marran after this contract.

Crooks

[Elke Mariotti]

Had Marran for 17 years in my last house (currently have gas).
Very satisfied all around - fair pricing, GREAT service when I needed it (night, weekend - no matter) and within a reasonable time, i.e. a few hours. They make good on everything they promise!

If I ever have another house with oil - for me it'll be Marran, period.

[kg1974]

Thank you for the responses. I will get quotes from both.

Is there any others out there someone could comment on for the Farmingville area??

Thanks

[jzfish]

Originally Posted by kg1974

Thank you for the responses. I will get quotes from both.

Is there any others out there someone could comment on for the Farmingville area??

Thanks

I switched from Petro to Blue Flame. They let you lock in for the winter at a much lower price than Petro. Petro will try to talk you into the price with a ceiling as their lock in is very high. I was able to negotiate a credit that offset the cost of my service contract. I locked in when oil was at $70 a barrel so I'm not sure what they will offer you now. I was told Petro buys their oil from Blue Flame.

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by jzfish

I switched from Petro to Blue Flame. They let you lock in for the winter at a much lower price than Petro. Petro will try to talk you into the price with a ceiling as their lock in is very high. I was able to negotiate a credit that offset the cost of my service contract. I locked in when oil was at $70 a barrel so I'm not sure what they will offer you now. I was told Petro buys their oil from Blue Flame.

Can you post a link for the NY office?

[jzfish]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

Can you post a link for the NY office?

Blue Flame is owned by the General Utilities - 800-647-9499 General Companies
Salesman that helped me- 516-369-1154 Don't worry about the 516 exchange he works in Suffolk. I shopped around and they were the cheapest other than the cod companies. They have a budget plan as well but I think your too far into the season for that. Good luck.

[TMing]

Originally Posted by jzfish

Blue Flame is owned by the General Utilities - 800-647-9499 General Companies
Salesman that helped me- 516-369-1154 Don't worry about the 516 exchange he works in Suffolk. I shopped around and they were the cheapest other than the cod companies. They have a budget plan as well but I think your too far into the season for that. Good luck.

How much do they charge for the service contract? Thanks.

[jzfish]

I believe it was around $100 but as I mentioned in an earlier post I negotiated with them and got a credit that offset the cost of the service contract.

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by jzfish

Blue Flame is owned by the General Utilities - 800-647-9499 General Companies
Salesman that helped me- 516-369-1154 Don't worry about the 516 exchange he works in Suffolk. I shopped around and they were the cheapest other than the cod companies. They have a budget plan as well but I think your too far into the season for that. Good luck.

Thanks!