Dryer Vent and Chimney Service in Sanford, ME
Dryer vent, chimney and duct service in Sanford, ME.
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How Sanford heats, and what it means for your flue
Wood is a real part of the heating mix
Two things drive flue work in Sanford. 63% of households run on oil, and another 5% burn wood as their main fuel, which is unusually high. Wood lays down creosote faster than anything else, and it lays it down fastest on the slow smoky fires people build in shoulder season.
63%Households on fuel oil or kerosene
5%Households burning wood as the main fuel
#16Rank for oil heat among the 461 places we cover
35%Housing built before 1960
| How Sanford heats | Share of households | What it means for the flue |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 62.6% | Vents through a chimney, annual service |
| Wood | 5.3% | Fastest creosote build-up |
| Utility gas | 3.9% | Usually no traditional flue |
| Propane | 13.1% | Direct vent in most installs |
| Electricity | 11.9% | No combustion, no flue |
How Sanford compares nearby
| Place | Oil | Wood | Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford (here) | 63% | 5% | 9,629 |
| Waterville | 70% | 1% | 6,804 |
| Presque Isle | 67% | 5% | 4,079 |
| Biddeford | 64% | 2% | 9,204 |
| Saco | 60% | 1% | 8,998 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, tables B25040 and B25034.