The type of fuel you use to heat your home matters. Today, more and more homeowners are choosing heating oil for their heating needs. When having a heating oil tank installed, you’ll want to pay special attention to size. According to the experts at Hunker, standard residential heating oil tanks range in size from 275 gallons to 1,000 gallons. Let’s look in more detail at how to choose a size for your heating oil tank.

Consider Size Options

The first thing you should consider will be the heating oil needs of your home. This will determine how much oil you will need to store. You can talk with heating oil specialists to help figure out how much you should store for your home. Most oil tanks are stored above ground, often in the basement or backyard, and the standard size is 275 gallons, according to our experts. Dimension sizes can vary. There are other sizes to choose from including 288, 340, 420, 518, 550, 555, and 675, according to Yard & Garden Guru. If your property would need a larger size, you might want to consider a below-ground option.

Consider the Size of Your Home

How much oil you will ultimately need will be based on the size of your home. When you are ready to install a heating oil tank, the professionals you are working with will be able to advise you on the approximate amount of oil you'll need relative to the size of your home. A general rule is that you would need at least a 275-gallon tank, which is standard, for a one or two-bedroom home. A three or four-bedroom home would need a 300 to 500-gallon tank, in our experience. For homes that are larger than this, you should use this estimate and multiply by how many rooms you have.

Consider Local Regulations

There are, however, other factors that would need to be considered as well. Some areas have regulations concerning how many gallons of heating oil you might be allowed to keep on the property. Heating oil professionals in your area should be familiar with these regulations. You can consult with them to learn more about rules and regulations for your community.

If you are looking for heating oil tank installation or services, please contact Tank Specialists Plus, LLC today. We are here for all of your heating oil needs.