A lot of people wonder if it would be beneficial to convert from oil to natural gas. Many homeowners have heard that there are many advantages to using natural gas, but they are just not sure if it’s worth the difficulty or the cost. So, we will discuss the benefits of converting to natural gas below, and you can see if converting to natural gas is worthwhile for you.
Natural Gas is Cost-Effective
Generally, heating a house with natural gas is cheaper than heating with oil. However, buying and installing a gas burner is expensive. Though in the long run, the savings will make up for the conversion cost.
Natural Gas is Versatile
If you choose to convert your heating to natural gas, there are a lot of other things you can do with natural gas as well. You can use it to heat your water, cook your food, and dry your clothes. It can even be used to heat a swimming pool. Natural gas can help you save money throughout your home.
Natural gas can also make your life a bit easier. You don’t have to worry about running out of natural gas as you do with oil. So, you won’t have to keep track of your oil level anymore or arrange for delivery. This could be one less worry for you.
Natural Gas is Convenient
Natural gas is simply far more convenient than oil. Natural gas comes through an underground pipeline, so it never needs to be refilled and will not run out. In contrast, heating oil requires monitoring to ensure your supply does not run out.
When heating oil runs low, you must request a refill, and someone needs to come out and refill your tank. Inclement weather can even keep this from happening and leave your home in the cold.
But, with natural gas, buried pipes are unaffected by weather, and you never even need to think about them. Instead of checking on your oil level and arranging for refills, you can spend your time living your life and without the annoying smell of heating oil.
On another note, natural gas also has an advantage over electric heating. In a power outage, you’ll still have heat, hot water, and even be able to cook.
Natural Gas is Safe
Natural gas is much safer than heating oil, and most homeowners clearly agree. About half of homes in the US choose natural gas for heating, and it’s easy to see why.
Oil burners are dirty and create ashes requiring regular cleaning. Ignoring this maintenance can not only cause service interruptions but even be unsafe. A natural gas burner does not require cleaning, and there are no ashes or other byproducts to worry about.
Natural Gas is Environmentally Friendly
Natural gas releases much less carbon dioxide than heating oil. That alone makes it a far more environmentally conscious choice. However, it also releases far fewer of many other chemicals into the environment as well. For the greenest heating choice, natural gas is clearly superior to heating oil.
Natural Gas Increases Your Home’s Value
There is nothing more beneficial to a home than the addition of something that will only increase the value of your home. Resale is always a consideration when you make any changes to your home and adding a natural gas heating system to your home is no exception to this rule.
Natural gas heating not only adds value to your home but will also increase the number of potential buyers who want to take a look at your home. It’s an expense the buyer doesn’t have to worry about adding at a later date, and its convenience and reliability are an attraction to future buyers.
Whenever you make a large change to your home, resale is obviously a major consideration. Luckily, natural gas will not only raise the value of your home by replacing a tired old oil-powered burner but also by adding a new, easy, cheaper to maintain system.
This will raise your home’s value and make potential buyers much more likely to look at your home. Buyers will consider it one improvement they won’t have to make at a later date.
Conclusion
Natural gas is a clean, environmentally friendly fuel source for your heating. Replacing a tired old oil burner is one of the largest improvements you can make in your home. It will make your life easier, raise the value of your home, and leave the potential for adding many future remodels if you choose.
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