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I'm planning to convert from oil to natural gas. My plumber said it's not beneficial to use high efficiency (>90%) than regular boiler (80% or 85%?). He said the weather here, on Long Island, will make high efficiency boilers much less efficient, just lightly higher than regular ones. So he suggest we just purchase a regular boiler. He is definitely professional and experienced, but is this the truth that high efficiency boilers yield much lower efficiency than advertised?
The regular boiler is fine. They pitched the high efficiency boiler to me also, for an extra $900. No go. It would take more than a decade to get paid back.
The big question - it’s 2am and the heat goes out. Which one is easiest to service and get parts for?
Both models are equally easy. Also, gas heating systems rarely get clogged or need cleaning. New equipment rarely breaks down and you'll love the conversion. Converting was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Both models are equally easy. Also, gas heating systems rarely get clogged or need cleaning. New equipment rarely breaks down and you'll love the conversion. Converting was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Except when you can’t get NG without tens of thousands of upfront to get pipe run
I love the "expert" opinions here. How is a high efficiency bolier less efficient on Long island? This makes no sense. If installed properly, it will save $. It takes up less space, and for $900 more than a regular model, I would jump on it.
Both models are equally easy. Also, gas heating systems rarely get clogged or need cleaning. New equipment rarely breaks down and you'll love the conversion. Converting was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Ditto. Thank GOD I’m free from oil. And my heating bills are much cheaper!
I'm planning to convert from oil to natural gas. My plumber said it's not beneficial to use high efficiency (>90%) than regular boiler (80% or 85%?). He said the weather here, on Long Island, will make high efficiency boilers much less efficient, just lightly higher than regular ones. So he suggest we just purchase a regular boiler. He is definitely professional and experienced, but is this the truth that high efficiency boilers yield much lower efficiency than advertised?
High efficiency boilers are better, in the proper environment. All boilers tend to run at less efficiency that advertised because they are tested in laboratory and optimal conditions.
There are a ton of factors that affect your boiler and how it operates, including how you personally use your home and what your thermostat is set at.
The quick answer is: if your home is not new construction, a standard boiler will be a better option for you.
You can easily use the price difference in boilers in purchasing insulation and preforming weatherization to your home. Much bigger bang for your buck.
I will say that you must install a stainless steel chimney liner if your boiler will be using your old masonry chimney.
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