How Many Litres of Heating Oil Are Needed Per Year?

Annual heating oil consumption varies significantly and depends on many individual factors. For this reason, it is difficult to provide a general figure, as various aspects have a major influence on overall consumption.

Heating Oil Consumption at 20°C Room Temperature

Well-insulated houses (new builds / Minergie / renovated buildings)

8–10 litres per m² per year
Example: 150 m² → approx. 1,200–1,500 litres/year

Average insulation (typical buildings from approx. 1990 onwards)

12–15 litres per m² per year
Example: 150 m² → approx. 1,800–2,200 litres/year

Poorly insulated houses (older, unrenovated buildings)

18–25 litres per m² per year
Example: 150 m² → approx. 2,700–3,700 litres/year

Factors Influencing Heating Oil Consumption

Size and Construction of the House

A large detached house generally requires more heating oil than a small apartment or a well-insulated passive house. The building structure and age play an important role, as older houses are often less insulated and require more energy for heating.

Heating Technology and Burner

Efficient, modern heating systems consume less heating oil than outdated systems. Condensing boilers or modern oil condensing units operate particularly economically and make more effective use of the energy in heating oil.

Insulation

Good thermal insulation of the roof, walls, and windows can significantly reduce heating oil consumption, as less heat escapes.

Heating Behaviour and Settings

The duration and temperature of heating have a major impact on consumption. Lowering the temperature significantly at night or heating only intermittently uses less heating oil than maintaining a constantly high room temperature. As a rule of thumb, adjusting the desired room temperature by 1°C increases or decreases heating oil consumption by approximately 6%.

Weather and Climate

Cold winters with prolonged sub-zero temperatures lead to higher heating oil consumption than mild winters.

How Can I Save Heating Oil?

Even small measures can noticeably reduce consumption:

Lower room temperature by 1°C → up to 6% less consumption
Hydraulic balancing of the heating system
Modern burner technology or boiler replacement
Regular maintenance of the heating system
Good insulation of roof, façade, and pipes

Buy Heating Oil from Midland and Receive Expert Advice

Midland stands for quality. That is why it is important to us that all your questions regarding heating oil are clarified at an early stage and that you receive competent and personal advice. Our specialists are happy to assist you with your concerns. We will also gladly inform you about the heating oil we offer.

For information about heating oil, please call us toll-free at 0800 062 062, send us an email to info@oelbrack.ch or use our contact form. We look forward to answering your questions and providing you with expert advice and support.

Midland: A Brand of the Swiss Traditional Company Oel-Brack AG

The Midland brand was launched in 2004 by Oel-Brack AG, which has been a family-owned company since 1880, manufacturing and importing products from American oil companies under license. Under its own Midland brand, the Swiss family business trades heating oil and fuels domestically and produces high-quality lubricants in Aargau (Hunzenschwil) for both domestic and international markets. In Switzerland alone, Midland lubricants are supplied to over 3,000 passenger car and truck garages, motorcycle dealers, workshops, municipal depots, forestry offices, and industrial companies, while nearly half of total production is exported to international markets.

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What is Midland?

Midland is an internationally active private label of the company Oel-Brack AG. The family business specializes in the production of high-quality lubricants, which are sold both in Switzerland and internationally under the brand Midland – Swiss Quality Oil. Additionally, the company deals in heating oil and fuels in German-speaking Switzerland, where there are also various Midland gas stations.

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