Consumers | OFTEC liquid fuel and renewable heating technologies

Welcome to the OFTEC consumer pages

If your home is not on the gas grid, you will be one of around 20% of UK homes and 65% of Irish homes that have the option to choose an alternative central heating or cooking technology to mains gas. This could be a electric heating, LPG, solid fuel or the most popular off-grid option, oil heating.

The pages below should help answer any queries you have, if you can't find what you are looking for please contact us. 

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Consumer news

Five reasons households should not attempt DIY repairs this summer

Monday, August 17, 2026 by OFTEC

Households planning summer DIY projects to save money are being warned not to attempt repairs on their heating systems as mistakes could lead to costly damage, safety risks and bigger bills later in the year.

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5 important heating checks for oil households to avoid putting off buyers

Thursday, August 13, 2026 by OFTEC

A home's heating system can play a bigger role in a property sale than many homeowners realise. Our latest blog provides some recommendations on heating checks oil households can do to avoid putting off potential buyers.

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