Steam Boiler w/gas vs. fuel oil

The gas is coming from a utility, and in most cases you aren't going to be doing any shopping for it.

With oil, if you don't like the supplier, you can change.As to the fuel, it makes no difference to the system, a btu is a btu. The difference is how you extract the usable heat and direct it in the appropriate manner.

There ARE lots of other things to consider before switching. #1 being return on investment. If you change, you will have to get rid of the tank. If you stay with oil, the tank should also be one of the points addressed. (Is it old? Is it in good shape? will a tank cleaning make it last ?) There are also more usable btu's per gallon of fuel oil in most cases, but in all cases with steam heat. (No condensing steam units I know of)

Tough decision to be sure but you now have the option of shopping for another or maybe even a better supplier and technician to install your new equipment properly and make it pay for itself quicker. Hint...Try Find A Pro on the left ! Chris

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