Is this a fair price for EK-1 installation?

Luffski

Living in Connecticut, must stay with oil fired setup. 1400sq ft cape cod. Replacing a 25 year old peerless 115k btu with domestic hot water, no storage tank. 1 zone system. Currently meeting our needs, but prior homeowners only got time ups. Not looking to rebuild a 25 year old furnace.

Requirement for staying on oil heat is due to CT state programs to finance higher efficiency oil furnaces at 0.99% APR for 10 years. $130 a month payments. Low rate beats inflation, allowing me to not spend money I can leave in my 401k for larger growth.

Install quote is $. Includes permits, labor, removal, tiger loop, 40 gal indirect with transfer plate. Including a copy of quote with company name redacted. (See both images.)

From my research, I'm impressed with the technology and durability of EK systems but have little feedback from real world as I don't know anyone with one in their home.

I received lower quotes that didn't include such thorough replacement of valves or addition of tiger loop and other quotes were for other brands like Buderus. Those quotes only included "domestic" coils and no storage tank. They ranged between $.

I appreciate your feedback.

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EBEBRATT-Ed

@Luffski

Please edit out all your pricing as it is not allowed on this forum.

Quote looks solid & complete and includes permits. EK equipment is recommended by many on this forum

HVACNUT

The cost of the job is between you and the contractor, but the EK system is worth the little extra up front. You'll see after your first winter.

I did notice you have a monoflo system, so make sure the bleeders on the convectors work. Or replace any that don't while the system is empty.

SuperTech

Just get the EK boiler. It's well worth it.

Greening

We have an EK System 2000 too. A few ideas to consider:

Fresh air intake can reduce noise and boost efficiency. It will make the house less drafty (does not suck cold air in cracks around your house and blow conditioned air up the chimney). Not expensive to install but you can't diy this.

Consider putting in a few zones with PEX. We only heat upstairs a few days a year now. Install was incredibly inexpensive. The state might pay for the thermostats. Upstairs is more comfortable and oil consumption probably is lower.

While you are at it, check the condition of the fuel oil tank.

Finally, consider some insulation in the house. Capes are notorious for poor insulation, poor ventilation, etc. and hack insulation renovations. For example, people seem to be sealing rim joists (basement) but there is moisture and rot risk (which you won't be able to see).

Roger

@Luffski , if we can help out, please reach out to our customer service team at (908) 735-2066, or to our territory manager for your area, Mark Santangelo at (413) 575-0210, or PM me.

Best,

Roger