Swilmans
New Member
Hello all!
I have just purchased a house that was built in 1957 and is in need of a new hot water heater and boiler. As of right now it has an oil burner and hot water tank. I am converting over to gas and was wondering what sizes and types I should be looking into. Ive has estimates from 2 companies but haven't really received a lot of information from them with the estimates other than prices and efficiency. The home is 950sqft, the attic has been re insulated and the home has all new windows. I also have an oversized wood burning stove that I plan on using a lot. This is my first home and first time with renovations so if more information is needed please let me know. The estimates were basically-
98% efficiency- $5000 material $2500 labor
85% efficency- $4000 material $2000 labor
75% efficiency- $3000 material $2000 labor
Also a permit for the gas conversion is needed and they are adding $1750 for the permit and 2 pressure tests (there is gas already in the basement run for the stove)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I have just purchased a house that was built in 1957 and is in need of a new hot water heater and boiler. As of right now it has an oil burner and hot water tank. I am converting over to gas and was wondering what sizes and types I should be looking into. Ive has estimates from 2 companies but haven't really received a lot of information from them with the estimates other than prices and efficiency. The home is 950sqft, the attic has been re insulated and the home has all new windows. I also have an oversized wood burning stove that I plan on using a lot. This is my first home and first time with renovations so if more information is needed please let me know. The estimates were basically-
98% efficiency- $5000 material $2500 labor
85% efficency- $4000 material $2000 labor
75% efficiency- $3000 material $2000 labor
Also a permit for the gas conversion is needed and they are adding $1750 for the permit and 2 pressure tests (there is gas already in the basement run for the stove)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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