Dryer Vent and Chimney Service in Augusta, ME
Dryer vent, chimney and duct service in Augusta, ME.
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How Augusta heats, and what it means for your flue
Where the flue work comes from here
Of the 9,453 households counted in Augusta, 59% heat with fuel oil and 3% with wood, against a regional median of 18%. That puts Augusta at about 3.3 times the norm for heat that needs a working flue.
59%Households on fuel oil or kerosene
3%Households burning wood as the main fuel
#21Rank for oil heat among the 461 places we cover
45%Housing built before 1960
| How Augusta heats | Share of households | What it means for the flue |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 59.2% | Vents through a chimney, annual service |
| Wood | 2.6% | Fastest creosote build-up |
| Utility gas | 14.6% | Usually no traditional flue |
| Propane | 10.4% | Direct vent in most installs |
| Electricity | 10.9% | No combustion, no flue |
How Augusta compares nearby
| Place | Oil | Wood | Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta (here) | 59% | 3% | 9,453 |
| Waterville | 70% | 1% | 6,804 |
| Presque Isle | 67% | 5% | 4,079 |
| Biddeford | 64% | 2% | 9,204 |
| Sanford | 63% | 5% | 9,629 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, tables B25040 and B25034.