Save money this winter by converting your heating system from oil to gas.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that it costs an average of $1,700 to heat a house with oil and just around $900 to heat a home with gas. Heating a home with oil is, by far, the most expensive way to heat a home.
Here’s the lowdown on converting from oil to gas keeping your family warm and comfortable at home while saving money…
Is gas available?
First, you’ll need to figure out what types of fuel are available in your area. Now, only a small portion of the country uses oil. Most homes use natural gas, electricity or propane heating, depending on what’s available in the area. Find out what other options you have in your area.
Natural gas will be piped into your house, but that will require a gas main located near your home. While most areas have gas lines, call your local utility company to be sure. If you’re not near a gas line, you may be able to convince the local gas company to install a gas main if you and enough neighbors in your area agree to use the service.
Benefits of Converting From Oil to Gas
- Save hundreds of dollars each year
- Cleaner burning – reduce CO2 emissions and bad odors
- Environmentally friendly
- Gas is piped directly to your home – no storage needed
- Safer and less upkeep required
- Get up to $750 in discounts from EnergizeCT
- Rebates available from Yankee Gas, CL&P, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, United Illuminating, Connecticut Light & Power
How much money will you save?
Is it worth spending the money to switch? Taking oil prices into consideration, you would pay yourself back in fuel savings in less than a few years. It really depends on your own personal situation, how complicated making the switch is for your particular home, and how long you plan on staying at the house.
Additionally, it also depends on the tax refunds offered and incentives offered by your local gas company. If your gas company will pay for all connection and hookup costs, you may only be responsible for the installation of the new heating system and the removal of your oil system.
Once your home has a gas hookup, you can convert your other appliances (such as your oven or washer and dryer) to gas which will save you even more in the long run.
Switching to gas involves more than just a cost benefit. Gas is more environmentally-friendly and provides a cleaner form of heat that’s better for the health of your family.
The professionals at Total Mechanical Systems are experts at oil to gas, propane to gas, and electric to gas conversions. Contact us now and see how we can get you saving money with a new, energy efficient heating system!
Why choose Total Mechanical Systems?
- Licensed, insured and bonded
- Highly trained technicians licensed by the State of Connecticut
- Experts in all types of oil to gas retrofits
- Quality work
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Call to set up your in-home consultation today!
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Source: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/should-you-convert-gas-furnace.htm
