If you live in a neighborhood served by natural gas, yet still use fuel oil to heat your home, what are you waiting for?!
Traditionally, natural gas and fuel oil, have been very cost-competitive in the Northeast. Today, however, it costs nearly double to heat with fuel oil than with natural gas. On top of that, heating systems fueled by natural gas require far less maintenance and are less prone to failure than oil-fired equipment.
Converting your system is generally a simple affair. The process starts with a call to your gas provider. So as long as your home is relatively close to the main (within 100') most gas utilities will connect your home at no charge.
While the utility company will make the connection between the main and the meter (which they provide), it is the homeowner's responsibility to connect the home appliances to the meter. In many cases, this is a simple affair and can normally be performed by your heating contractor or plumber for less than $1,500.
Now to your heating system. More often than not, converting your oil-fired boiler or furnace is simple as swapping the oil burner for a new gas one. That said, this is a good time to consider a full system replacement.
Today's gas-fired heating systems can exceed 95 percent efficiency, and the price of natiral gas, while a bargain compared to oil, is predicted to rise, as well (though not to the level of fuel oil).
If you live in New York's Capital Region, and would like to convert your home to natural gas, contact Enhanced Living for free consultation.
