ᐅ There is an oil heating system in place; would it be better to convert it to gas?
Created on: 25 Mar 2018 15:40
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DanielÄnni
Hello everyone,
I hope this topic hasn’t been covered already.
Here’s the situation...
We bought a mid-terrace house (built in 1960) with 95 sqm (1023 sq ft) of living space, spread over three levels (split-level). It has an existing central oil heating system that was already replaced a few years ago.
Now my question:
Should we switch to a gas heating system? Or should we keep the oil heating and only replace the radiators?
We want to act with the future in mind and not cut corners in the wrong place.
Friends advised us to keep the oil heating because gas prices are currently very high, but oil is also a fossil fuel that won’t be around forever on this planet.
We would appreciate hearing your thoughts on the pros and cons of gas versus oil heating.
I hope this topic hasn’t been covered already.
Here’s the situation...
We bought a mid-terrace house (built in 1960) with 95 sqm (1023 sq ft) of living space, spread over three levels (split-level). It has an existing central oil heating system that was already replaced a few years ago.
Now my question:
Should we switch to a gas heating system? Or should we keep the oil heating and only replace the radiators?
We want to act with the future in mind and not cut corners in the wrong place.
Friends advised us to keep the oil heating because gas prices are currently very high, but oil is also a fossil fuel that won’t be around forever on this planet.
We would appreciate hearing your thoughts on the pros and cons of gas versus oil heating.
Gas is mainly used for heating energy in residential buildings. Oil, on the other hand, has many more uses. It is a chemical raw material, a base for fuels, and only to a smaller extent still used for heating energy.
I guess that if there was a shift in engine manufacturing from exhaust emissions concerns towards natural gas engines, the gas price would skyrocket. However, since the focus is on electric vehicles, I am more worried about the electricity price. Oil prices tend to be more stable or even declining due to weak demand. Karsten
I guess that if there was a shift in engine manufacturing from exhaust emissions concerns towards natural gas engines, the gas price would skyrocket. However, since the focus is on electric vehicles, I am more worried about the electricity price. Oil prices tend to be more stable or even declining due to weak demand. Karsten
If the tanks are still in good condition, it is not economical to replace the heating system.
If looking towards the future is really a priority, I would recommend switching to underfloor heating. This way, you have the option to use any heating technology if the oil heating system stops working.
If looking towards the future is really a priority, I would recommend switching to underfloor heating. This way, you have the option to use any heating technology if the oil heating system stops working.
Let me explain it to you differently: you already have a paid-off heating system in the basement.
A new gas heating system costs at least 7000€.
You can calculate for yourself when, under which forecast, a gas heating system will be cost-effective.
And: if the oil price explodes in five years, you can still switch then.
I don’t understand the pressure.
A new gas heating system costs at least 7000€.
You can calculate for yourself when, under which forecast, a gas heating system will be cost-effective.
And: if the oil price explodes in five years, you can still switch then.
I don’t understand the pressure.
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Caspar20207 Apr 2018 15:38And not only that. The gas also needs to be brought into the house first.
@DanielÄnni maybe you would like to answer the questions?
Caspar2020 schrieb:
When exactly? And what type of technology / boiler is it? And how much oil is consumed on average per year? (Or the previous owners)
And what is wrong with the radiators?
@DanielÄnni maybe you would like to answer the questions?
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