Gas vs. Oil heat (house, square footage, live)

[LoveBeingAMommy]

Need opinion/advice.

4,100 sq ft home, 4 zones...any idea on $ difference between oil and gas heat? Would filling up on oil in summer even out the cost difference? Thanks!

[ocngypz]

Originally Posted by LoveBeingAMommy

Need opinion/advice.

4,100 sq ft home, 4 zones...any idea on $ difference between oil and gas heat? Would filling up on oil in summer even out the cost difference? Thanks!

No it would not.

The only time summer fill-ups make sense is if it is propane.

[kelsie]

Oh no it wouldn't. We have had both gas and oil and gas wins hands down. We average at least a $35.00/mo. difference with gas than our neighbors. My opinion only, I have had both electric and gas stoves & I love cooking with gas over electric, same with the dryer.

[AndreaII]

Gas is better - a little cheaper, definitely cleaner. And no puffbacks. Ever.

[LoveBeingAMommy]

Thanks everyone. Does anyone have a rough idea of what we'd be looking at per month for that square footage? Is oil double the price???

[kokonutty]

Originally Posted by AndreaII

Gas is better - a little cheaper, definitely cleaner. And no puffbacks. Ever.

But oil never has the gas problem of "house to confetti", even if it is rare.

[LoveBeingAMommy]

Originally Posted by kokonutty

But oil never has the gas problem of "house to confetti", even if it is rare.

That happened to a childhood friend's mom. Stove top had been left on, not ignited, and the mom sparked something. She lived, miraculously.

[eugenet]

Originally Posted by LoveBeingAMommy

Thanks everyone. Does anyone have a rough idea of what we'd be looking at per month for that square footage? Is oil double the price???

Your usage will depend 40% on your temp preferences and 60% on how well your home is insulated.
My 2100 square foot home is kept at 67 degrees 24/7 and burns through about 900 - 1000 gallons / year.
At a current price of around $3.00 / gallon, you can do the math.

Does the house already have oil? Can the prior owner give some estimates? Can you call the prior delivery company to see if they have a record?

[LoveBeingAMommy]

Originally Posted by eugenet

Your usage will depend 40% on your temp preferences and 60% on how well your home is insulated.
My 2100 square foot home is kept at 67 degrees 24/7 and burns through about 900 - 1000 gallons / year.
At a current price of around $3.00 / gallon, you can do the math.

Does the house already have oil? Can the prior owner give some estimates? Can you call the prior delivery company to see if they have a record?

Thanks for your help. Homeowner claimed to not know, just said it's like heating two homes. She did mention the company she uses. I was on the fence about calling them, but I think that's the wisest move. Thanks again!

[thgreatalex]

I pay about $500 per month in oil for a 3200 square foot home....