Hello everyone,
I visited a mid-terrace house today and am very interested in it.
The only downside is that the oil heating boiler is over 30 years old and needs to be replaced.
From what I’ve read on Google and other sources, these boilers will no longer be allowed starting this or next year.
Now the question is, how much would it cost to replace it? The owner said he looked into it and with installation, it would be around 5,000–6,000€ (euros).
What do the experts here think? Or would it possibly make sense to spend more and switch to something else, for example gas (the gas connection is right in front of the house) or even invest more, like pellets?
The living area is about 120m² (1,292 sq ft). The house is about 50 years old. The roof was redone 10 years ago, and there are triple-glazed windows throughout the house.
An energy performance certificate was available, but I only remember something like “overall energy efficiency... 160” from the scale—is that good or bad?
Thanks in advance.
I visited a mid-terrace house today and am very interested in it.
The only downside is that the oil heating boiler is over 30 years old and needs to be replaced.
From what I’ve read on Google and other sources, these boilers will no longer be allowed starting this or next year.
Now the question is, how much would it cost to replace it? The owner said he looked into it and with installation, it would be around 5,000–6,000€ (euros).
What do the experts here think? Or would it possibly make sense to spend more and switch to something else, for example gas (the gas connection is right in front of the house) or even invest more, like pellets?
The living area is about 120m² (1,292 sq ft). The house is about 50 years old. The roof was redone 10 years ago, and there are triple-glazed windows throughout the house.
An energy performance certificate was available, but I only remember something like “overall energy efficiency... 160” from the scale—is that good or bad?
Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, I can only give you a standard answer for this: You should carefully review the whole situation together with an expert. They will usually be able to tell you what needs to be done and roughly what costs you can expect.
No one can assess this accurately from a distance.
No one can assess this accurately from a distance.
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ErikErdgas27 Jul 2015 10:26Hello,
It is correct that the Energy Saving Ordinance requires heating boilers older than 30 years to be taken out of service. This is your opportunity to sustainably reduce your energy costs! Since natural gas is available, I would definitely consider this option, as the investment costs are quite low and the benefits—in terms of savings as well as other factors that are difficult to quantify—are significant. By other factors, I mean that a gas condensing boiler will be much smaller than your current boiler, and you will also gain additional space by removing the oil tank. The investment cost for the system alone is around €5,000 (approximately $5,500), plus additional work and the dismantling of the old system, including the tank. The remaining oil may not need to be fully used up or disposed of, as some heating installers buy it back. This measure is supported by the KfW development bank with a 10% grant or a low-interest loan. Is there already a gas connection inside your house, or does a natural gas supply line run past your house but has not yet been connected? Please check this and contact your local energy provider. If there is no connection yet, find out whether your supplier offers funding for your natural gas connection. Otherwise, costs of up to around €2,500 (approximately $2,750) may apply, but these can also be subsidized.
Overall efficiency of 160 cannot be answered offhand, as there is insufficient information available about the energy certificate. Consulting a qualified energy advisor can definitely reveal further savings potential which will pay off in the long term.
Best regards, Erik
It is correct that the Energy Saving Ordinance requires heating boilers older than 30 years to be taken out of service. This is your opportunity to sustainably reduce your energy costs! Since natural gas is available, I would definitely consider this option, as the investment costs are quite low and the benefits—in terms of savings as well as other factors that are difficult to quantify—are significant. By other factors, I mean that a gas condensing boiler will be much smaller than your current boiler, and you will also gain additional space by removing the oil tank. The investment cost for the system alone is around €5,000 (approximately $5,500), plus additional work and the dismantling of the old system, including the tank. The remaining oil may not need to be fully used up or disposed of, as some heating installers buy it back. This measure is supported by the KfW development bank with a 10% grant or a low-interest loan. Is there already a gas connection inside your house, or does a natural gas supply line run past your house but has not yet been connected? Please check this and contact your local energy provider. If there is no connection yet, find out whether your supplier offers funding for your natural gas connection. Otherwise, costs of up to around €2,500 (approximately $2,750) may apply, but these can also be subsidized.
Overall efficiency of 160 cannot be answered offhand, as there is insufficient information available about the energy certificate. Consulting a qualified energy advisor can definitely reveal further savings potential which will pay off in the long term.
Best regards, Erik
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