I am purchasing a 3 bed semi that has oil fired heating. The burner is within the house. It is very old and if it's not replaced now, it will need replacing in the near future. The radiators are all fine and the pipes are fine.
I am considering converting to gas fired heating. This would mean getting the oil tank and burner removed and installing a gas boiler on the kitchen wall. It would free up the space the oil boiler currently occupies within the house, which would come in useful.
I'm wondering three things:
1. What is the cost of conversion to gas? (gas is piped on the road)
2. Will it be worth it in financial terms in the longer term?
3. Is there any difference in efficiency performance between a gas and oil system?
I realise there have been previous forums on this subject, it's just with the fuel prices as they are now at, I'd like to get some current viewpoints.
Thanks
I am considering converting to gas fired heating. This would mean getting the oil tank and burner removed and installing a gas boiler on the kitchen wall. It would free up the space the oil boiler currently occupies within the house, which would come in useful.
I'm wondering three things:
1. What is the cost of conversion to gas? (gas is piped on the road)
2. Will it be worth it in financial terms in the longer term?
3. Is there any difference in efficiency performance between a gas and oil system?
I realise there have been previous forums on this subject, it's just with the fuel prices as they are now at, I'd like to get some current viewpoints.
Thanks