How much would it cost to convert an oil based furance over to a natural gas furnace?
Question:Or to remove this oil furnace all together?
Answers:
I can not give any solid numbers since I am not in the trade, but I'll bet that it will be much cheaper to replace it with a new and more efficient furnace. The long-term cost savings will surprise you.
Also, if this is an old furnace that burns oil, you will gain some room because many old units are much larger in size than the new ones.
Contact a heating and cooling contractor and get an estimate. Most times you will get them for free - - if a contractor won't give you a free estimate, try someone else (if he won't do the estimate for free he probably doesn't want your work anyway).
I hope this helps you out some or at least gives you some ideas.
USA I agree with Colin to just get a new furnace. You can get a conversion kit and change out the burner, but why put a nice new efficient burner in an old furnace? The firebox of the existing furnace is not sealed as well as when it was new, and who knows how long the heat exchanger is going to last. New furnaces are available at 93% efficency - and that is excellent. Also, as Colin said, the new ones are smaller and you might pick up some extra space.
I do oil service work and do not recommend conversions. Replace the furnace, do you have nat gas now? The furnace will cost you 1500- 2500 depending on what you want for quality. The gas line work can get pricey depending on how far you have to go
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