In a message dated 1/15/2003 7:43:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Our oil heater is dying and we are researching replacing it ASAP. Looking > for opinions of people who've done it as to: We went through this 3 years ago, so can give you our thoughts on it from that perspective. Others may have a different experience. > > 1. We had planned to convert to gas. Some people recently commented that > they preferred oil heat. I am curious why? If you live in Philadelphia, why subject yourself to the whims of the Philadelphia Gas Works. You don't like your oil company, you can switch. You don't like PGW, oh well. That was THE driving force behind our decision not to convert. > > 2. Is it better to have a plumber put in a new system, versus an oil > company, or some other party? We asked around to neighbors re who they liked, and went with an oil company that many of them used. That way we had a reputable company with warranty service, weekend coverage, etc. With complicated work like that, my personal preference is for someone who 'specializes' in it. > > 3. Master Oil quoted us $3k to put in a new boiler, including parts and > installation. Does this sound reasonable? If that includes everything you need to heat your house (except the oil tank, which you hopefully don't also need to replace), then yes. > > 4. Where do you shop for a boiler? You don't. You pick the installer/company that you want to work with and they have catalogues, pictures, etc. If you want more information you can go on-line to look at reliability, compare prices, get information on appropriate size for your square footage, etc. But the folks you are working with will do the shopping for you, unless you really are a do-it-yourselfer. We sure weren't. > > Any info/opinions are much appreciated. Thanks! Best of luck. Naomi Regent Square ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
