Dryer Vent and Chimney Service in Saco, ME
Dryer vent, chimney and duct service in Saco, ME.
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How Saco heats, and what it means for your flue
Where the flue work comes from here
Of the 8,998 households counted in Saco, 60% heat with fuel oil and 1% with wood, against a regional median of 18%. That puts Saco at about 3.4 times the norm for heat that needs a working flue.
60%Households on fuel oil or kerosene
1%Households burning wood as the main fuel
#18Rank for oil heat among the 461 places we cover
32%Housing built before 1960
| How Saco heats | Share of households | What it means for the flue |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 60.2% | Vents through a chimney, annual service |
| Wood | 0.7% | Fastest creosote build-up |
| Utility gas | 8.0% | Usually no traditional flue |
| Propane | 13.8% | Direct vent in most installs |
| Electricity | 14.4% | No combustion, no flue |
How Saco compares nearby
| Place | Oil | Wood | Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco (here) | 60% | 1% | 8,998 |
| 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.