| C.O.D. Oil Co. | “MEGA” Large Fuel & Service Co. | COHLER FUEL |
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| Fuel Delivery & Repair Reliability | Often Low | Average | Excellent |
| In-House Fuel Delivery Trucks & Service Technicians | Often Not | Yes | Yes |
| Estimated Yearly Fuel Costs (950 gallons) | $2,580 | $3,076 | $3,076 |
| Burner Service & Repair Charges Est. | $255 | $0 (only with paid contract) | $45 (avg. over 6 years) |
| Burner Service Contract Est. | N/A | $350 (usually required) | $0 (no contract required for service) |
| Yearly Burner Tune-Up | N/A | $0 (only with paid contract) | $0 (free) |
| Boiler Efficiency from Proper Maintenance | Usually Low (est. 12% more than avg. fuel usage) $309 | Average | Excellent: (est. 3% lower than avg. fuel usage) … ($92 less per year) |
| TOTAL YEARLY COST | $3,144 | $3,426 | $3,029 (value & service leader) |