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mcslain
I currently have oil heat, it sucks and the system is old. I already have gas for hot water, so I was thinking about going over to gas heat as well. Only gas heat isn't exactly cheap either and the cost of the installation is certainly a factor. Any suggestions on oil vs heat, or other options like a heat pump, etc etc. What is my best long term bet?
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Fireplace efficiency ranges from -10 to +10%, not very good. With an insert it is better but it is a hassle. The price for oil did spike considerably for awhile but has come down quite a bit from the high. Natural gas is less expensive right now but rate increases are instore for most areas later this year and early next year. Historically oil has been less expensive than NG.
There are a few high efficiency heat pumps available now but cost to operate depends on your electric rate. Usually the best option is to stay with your current fuel and install a new higher efficiency furnace.
In addition it's a really good idea to identify all areas of heat loss in your house and seal them up. Less heat out of the house means less heat has to be put in.
Fireplace efficiency ranges from -10 to +10%, not very good. With an insert it is better but it is a hassle. The price for oil did spike considerably for awhile but has come down quite a bit from the high. Natural gas is less expensive right now but rate increases are instore for most areas later this year and early next year. Historically oil has been less expensive than NG.
There are a few high efficiency heat pumps available now but cost to operate depends on your electric rate. Usually the best option is to stay with your current fuel and install a new higher efficiency furnace.
In addition it's a really good idea to identify all areas of heat loss in your house and seal them up. Less heat out of the house means less heat has to be put in.
Is it more economical to have the central heating or the gas fire on?
Ruby
Also, should i turn off the radiators in the rooms i dont use as much?
What temperature (degrees C) is the ideal temp to set it at?
Answer
Neither. :-) I don't know how electricity vs. gas breaks down in the UK, but in the US it's comparable. A gas fireplace has the same problem ALL fireplaces do, the heat goes up the flue. They're pretty, but inefficient as can be.
Plus burning gas puts a lot of humidity in the air, so you're adding cold dampness to the whole house.
You're best setting the central heating to a low number like 60 or 62 to keep the house livable, and using electric space heaters in the rooms you actually occupy.
Neither. :-) I don't know how electricity vs. gas breaks down in the UK, but in the US it's comparable. A gas fireplace has the same problem ALL fireplaces do, the heat goes up the flue. They're pretty, but inefficient as can be.
Plus burning gas puts a lot of humidity in the air, so you're adding cold dampness to the whole house.
You're best setting the central heating to a low number like 60 or 62 to keep the house livable, and using electric space heaters in the rooms you actually occupy.
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