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Conversion Elec/Oil or Gas Heat

Jack_10
Jack_10 Member Posts: 3
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I am looking at a home that is a Ranch style with 1200 sq ft living area. It has elec baseboard heat. Elec is very expensive. Would it be a good idea to convert to oil or gas heat?

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  • Jack_10
    Jack_10 Member Posts: 3
    Convert rom elec baseboard to Oil or gas heat.

    I am looking at a home that is a Ranch style with 1200 sq ft living area. It has elec baseboard heat. Elec is very expensive. Would it be a good idea to convert to oil or gas heat and can someone give me a ballpark on the cost?
    Jack
  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,613
    converting

    sorry every job is diferent to convert a house from electric heat it depends on do you want hot water heat or warm air heat do you want to be tied to the big bad utility co. for natural gas or go with oil also depends where you are located

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  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    Are we talking ....

    LP/propane or Natural gas? Natral is competitive w/ Oil but LP is not(at least around here-NH.)The other Question is do you have a Chimney? That would give you more choices...Where are you?
  • heatboy
    heatboy Member Posts: 1,468
    Good idea?

    Absolutely. That's an answer to question #1. How much? No matter what the cost, it will recoup your initial investment a couple of times over in the 15 year lifespan of the new system. That being said, $15 per square foot or more depending on the equipment selected is not out of the question. How much comfort do you want?

    hb

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  • Jack_23
    Jack_23 Member Posts: 153
    One Rinnai 1004 Gas Direct vent wall furnace

    will heat 1200 sq ft with reasonable insulation. Have done about 30,000 electric conversion jobs with them in the past 10 yrs, primarily in ME, NH, and VT. Best product in the catagory, simple cost effective installation, VERY GOOD RETURN ON INVESTMENT. I've sold about 75,000 of them and they are just flat excellent. While the 1004 will heat that space I prefer the smaller units. The 556 WTA and a 431 at oppostie end of the building would be my best solution for this install. If you have not tried these, check them out. They are very high quality and they will consistently exceed your expectations!!!
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