You might be wondering if it’s worth it to switch from oil to natural gas if you still heat your Long Island home with oil. A lot of people in Nassau and Suffolk County are making the switch, and they have good reasons to do so. Switching from oil to gas can save you a lot of money, make things easier, make them work better, and help the environment. We will explain why converting oil to gas is a good idea and how the conversion process works below.
Benefits of Oil to Gas Conversion
There are several important benefits for homeowners when they switch from heating oil to natural gas:
Less expensive heating: Natural gas is usually cheaper than oil, so you can save a lot of money on your heating bills each year.
More Convenience: You don’t have to worry about running out of oil or schedule fuel deliveries with gas heat. You never have to check a tank or wait for an emergency refill because natural gas flows all the time from the utility.
Less Maintenance: Modern gas furnaces and boilers are often more than 90% efficient, which is much better than older oil systems. They also need less maintenance. Gas burns cleaner than oil, so there is less soot buildup. This means you don’t have to clean as often, and you don’t have to change your filter as often.
Good for the Environment: Natural gas is a cleaner-burning fuel that releases less carbon into the air. Switching to gas will lower your home’s carbon footprint and get rid of the risk of leaks or spills from an oil tank.
Oil to Gas Conversion Process
There are a few important steps to take when changing a home from oil heating to natural gas. Here’s how a professional usually changes from oil to gas:
Availability of Gas Check: Check to see if your property can get natural gas service. In Long Island, this means calling the local utility company (like National Grid) to find out if there is a gas main on your street. You can set up a service line to your home if it does.
Permits and Planning: After confirming that gas is available, your HVAC contractor will make a plan for the conversion and get all the permits needed for the job. They also work with the utility company to set up the installation of the gas line and meter.
Removal of the Oil System: After that, a licensed professional will safely turn off your oil heating system and take out the oil tank. They will pump out any oil that is still in the tank, take it apart, and get rid of it in a way that is good for the environment. They also take out the old oil furnace or boiler.
Installation and Inspection: The gas company puts in the new service line and gas meter at your house. Then, your HVAC contractor will install a high-efficiency gas furnace or boiler, connect it to the gas line, and connect it to your home’s heat distribution system (ductwork or radiators). They will also make sure that the exhaust venting is done correctly. Finally, the system is checked for leaks and proper operation, and a final inspection makes sure that everything is up to code. After that, you can use your new natural gas heating system.
Why Long Island Homeowners Rely on Retro Hot Water & Heating
You want the oil-to-gas conversion to be done right and safely because it’s a big improvement to your home. Retro Hot Water & Heating has a lot of experience changing oil to gas on Long Island. Retro takes care of every part of the conversion, from checking to see if gas is available to applying for permits to coordinating utilities and removing the oil tank.
All of Retro’s technicians are fully licensed, so you can be sure that all of their work meets local safety codes. They will make sure your new gas furnace or boiler is the right size, put in the right gas lines and vents, and make sure your new system works well. They also get rid of the old tank and heating equipment in a safe and responsible way.
Are you ready to change? Request a Meeting
To set up a free consultation and get an estimate for changing your Long Island home to natural gas, call Retro Hot Water & Heating at 631-629-4877. Choose wisely: switch to gas heat with Retro Hot Water & Heating.
