Dryer Vent and Chimney Service in Medford, NY
Dryer vent, chimney and duct service in Medford, NY.
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How Medford heats, and what it means for your flue
Where the flue work comes from here
Of the 7,903 households counted in Medford, 62% heat with fuel oil and 1% with wood, against a regional median of 18%. That puts Medford at about 3.5 times the norm for heat that needs a working flue.
62%Households on fuel oil or kerosene
1%Households burning wood as the main fuel
#17Rank for oil heat among the 461 places we cover
11%Housing built before 1960
| How Medford heats | Share of households | What it means for the flue |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 61.5% | Vents through a chimney, annual service |
| Wood | 0.6% | Fastest creosote build-up |
| Utility gas | 24.4% | Usually no traditional flue |
| Propane | 5.7% | Direct vent in most installs |
| Electricity | 5.0% | No combustion, no flue |
The housing here is mostly post-1960, which usually means shorter and straighter dryer runs than the older parts of the region. The flue work is driven by the oil burners rather than by the age of the building.
How Medford compares nearby
| Place | Oil | Wood | Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford (here) | 62% | 1% | 7,903 |
| Mastic | 86% | 0% | 4,489 |
| Mastic Beach | 85% | 0% | 5,277 |
| Shirley | 78% | 3% | 8,483 |
| Farmingville | 76% | 0% | 4,677 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, tables B25040 and B25034.