Oil to gas conversions – It’s time for a refresher course on converting from oil heat to natural gas. We’ve covered this before, but factors are always changing and sometimes we all need a refresher course on the pros and cons of an oil to gas conversion.
FACT #1: We do gas conversions and service gas equipment!
At Medford Heating & Air Conditioning Service, WE DO NATURAL GAS! We do oil to gas conversions, we service gas equipment, and we’ve been in the natural gas realm for a long time now. We no longer go by “Medford Heating Oil” like we used to 50 years ago when Leon started the business. We go by Medford Heating, because we do many types of heating, not just oil! So please, if you’re ready for a switch, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll help you through it.
FACT #2: You need to gather all of the facts before any switch.
An oil to gas conversion (or vice versa) is not a decision to be taken lightly. One of the biggest reasons for this is the upfront cost of switching fuel types. You don’t want to dish out that money without being positive of what you’re doing and why. There are many factors to consider, including cost, safety, environmental impact, convenience, provider relationship, efficiency, and MORE.
We put out a blog series a few years ago detailing many of these facets, but be sure to check up on current information, because things (especially pricing) are always changing. The articles still provide a great starting point for your research. Click the links below for more info.
FACT #3: You need to watch out for marketing gimmicks.
MANY articles out there compare “heating oil” to natural gas in order to make natural gas look like a no brainer. But the fact of the matter is that we at Medford Heating (and now many other oil companies) don’t even use heating oil anymore! We’ve switched to BIoHeat, which takes traditional heating oil and combines it with BioDiesel to create a BioHeat Blend that is cleaner, greener, and American Made. This drastically reduces are dependence on foreign oil, and makes a BIG difference in the quality of the fuel. Any comparisons that you do make, please make sure that the article is comparing BIOHEAT to Natural Gas. (Like our articles below.)
FACT #4: No fuel type is 100% perfect
Every fuel type has its pros and cons. When contemplating an oil to gas conversion, you should realize that almost every company or information source has a bias. We have tried to create these comparison articles for you as a true source of information highlighting the PROS of BioHeat. There are of course pros to Natural Gas as well! This is not meant to ignore those. We’ve simply written this because we feel that information is plastered in your faces about the “no brainer” of a gas conversion. And the fact remains, you NEED to use your brain and consider all of the info!
So, without further ado… BIOHeat vs. Natural Gas – Which is right for you?
- BioHeating Oil vs. Natural Gas – Overview
- BioHeating Oil vs. Natural Gas – Equipment Cost & Price Differences
- BioHeating Oil vs. Natural Gas – Efficiency & Clean Burning Analysis
- BioHeating Oil vs. Natural Gas – A Renewable Fuel Source
- BioHeating Oil vs. Natural Gas – Safety & Provider Relationship
Ultimately it’s entirely your decision, and we want you to be happy with your choice with no regrets. Feel free to call and talk through the pros and cons with us, and if an oil to gas conversion is in your future, we can’t wait to help you through it!
Call to talk through or set up your conversion today!
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