Oil v. Gas
How does the costs of an oil steam boiler compare with the costs of a gas steam boiler and what are the pros and cons of each?
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it depends on the cost of each in your area. in most cases natural gas is less than oil but in many places oil can be less expensive than propane. oil requires a bit more maintenance than natural gas but if the burner is set up right oil burns very cleanly in a modern burner. the design of the boiler probably has more effect on the cost of the boiler itself than if it has an oil or gas burner.
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As folks are saying — it's ALL in the cost (and in the case of natural gas, availability) of the fuel. The cost PER BTU varies widely, and over short distances, so use the cost from YOUR supplier in YOUR area.
Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England2 -
One more thing to consider. Gas is typically more dummy friendly. Working with the unfortunate reality, that they're not that many qualified technicians around, and certainly on the combustion side, you are probably have fewer mess up opportunities with gas.
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Where are you located?
Baltimore, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Gas boilers may use less electricity to run and therefore easier to power when the main utility goes down.
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Only the atmospheric sort. Some older ones with millivolt systems need no power at all. But anything with a blower — power burner or what have you — is going to be within a few watts of an oil burner.
Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England0 -
Clifton, NJ
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Baltimore, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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The two contractors @Steamhead mentioned will probably not be the cheapest in town. But if you want the job done right and working, they are your best bet.
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or @Mad Dog_2 or @clammy
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