Gas or Oil fired Steam Boiler

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I need to replace my steam boiler. My boiler is currently oil fired but I am considering to switch to gas.

I am looking for guidance to make a buying decicion and have the following questions

#1 Is a gas fired steam boiler less expensive to purchase, install and operate?

#2 Is a gas fired steam boiler running quieter than oil fired steam boiler? (What is the quitest steam boiler on the market)

#3 Has a gas-fired steam boiler better  heat-loss/insulation efficiency than a oil-fired?

#4 Should I go for a tankless water heater option?

Rod

Gas or Steam

Hi- The answer to your question number 3 is "no". The answers to all the other questions are: "It depends" as the variables in each individual situation are different.

If you could give us some more information about your system (1 pipe or 2 pipe steam...boiler size ...what problems are you having with your present boiler? etc) and perhaps some pictures of your present boiler we'd might be better able to answer your questions.

You might also want to read the following article of Dan's: http://www.heatinghelp.com/article/236/Homeowners/1490/How-to-have-a-boiler-replaced-without-getting-steamed



There are also some very good books available on this site in the SHOP section above. I would start with "We Got Steam Heat" if you don't already have it. http://www.heatinghelp.com/products/Books/5/61/We-Got-Steam-Heat-A-Homeowners-Guide-to-Peaceful-Coexistence

You might also to tell us where you are located and take a look in the "Find a Professional" section at the top of this page to see if there is a steam pro listed near you. 

- Rod