Oil To Gas Conversion

Central Comfort Is Jefferson and Sparta's Oil Conversion Expert

Tired of paying to much for oil in Sparta, Rockaway, Randolph, Lake Hiawatha, Mount Arlington, Roxbury, Mine Hill, or White Meadow Lake?

Convert from oil to gas now! Natural gas costs 40% to 60% less than oil. More efficient gas heating equipment could save even more money. Oil fired units cause soot and need to be cleaned every year. Gas fired units burn more efficient, clean, and less maintenance. Central Comfort, Inc. pulls all your permits for your oil to gas conversion and leaves no fuss for the homeowner. Our gasfitting and HVAC professionals leave the house as clean as it was when you arrive. And, since we do all the work inhouse, there's no reason to pay more. Make the switch now.

Contact us now for more information in the greater Sparta area. Check out our gallery for some oil to gas conversions we have done.

Make Sure Natural Gas is An Option in Your Area

Around half of the country already uses natural gas to heat their home while less than 10% use oil. Electricity (34%) and propane (6%) make up the majority of what’s left. Though more expensive, these are the only options available locally. You’ll find the highest number of oil-burning furnaces in the Northeast. This prevalence stems from two factors: proximity to the coast and age. First, oil barges typically land on the East coast and there’s infrastructure in place to distribute it from there. Second, many homes in the Jefferson and Sparta area were constructed back when oil was the cheapest thing on the market.

Unlike oil, which gets brought to you by truck, natural gas is piped into your home. That means making the switch requires you to be in an area with natural gas lines. Even in areas that are oil-dominated—where fuel systems account for around a third of all heating systems—you’re likely to have access to natural gas lines. If one’s not available in your area, consider petitioning your local utility company.

• Save Money Long-Term: Most people who make the switch do so to capitalize on cost savings. Natural gas is usually between 40-60% cheaper than fuel oil. Most homeowners find just five years of normal heating more than recoups the cost of conversion. This means lower energy bills over the long term. Additionally, as you don’t have to prepay for gas like with fuel oil, you’re only charged for the energy you use.
• Improved Energy Efficiency: Older heating systems are only 55-70% efficient. This means a lot of wasted fuel. Upgrading to a newer system lets you cool and heat more efficiently. While new fuel oil systems are better than old ones, they’re typically less efficient than similarly-priced furnaces.
• Environmental Friendliness: Natural gas burns cleaner than any other fossil fuel. That means that making the switch is good for both you and the planet.
• Increased Property Value: Converting your home’s heating system from oil to gas can make it more attractive to potential buyers. Shoppers know how inefficient oil-burning systems can be and often want a newer, more efficient system. In a market of homes full of oil-burning furnaces, yours can stand out.
• More Reliable Supply: Imagine rushing outside on the coldest day of the year to find your oil tank close to empty. Picture that gnawing feeling in the pit of your stomach. Will you be able to find an oil delivery company to take care of it in time? This feeling is familiar to fuel oil users. Those with natural gas lines, however, never have to worry about their energy running out. That peace of mind is a HUGE benefit for homeowners in crowded markets.
• Enhanced Safety: When compared to oil, natural gas is a much safer fuel source. It's record for providing comfort without risk is downright enviable.
• More Outdoor Space: Converting to natural gas means not having to worry about the state of your tank or how it looks standing in your yard.
• Stable Fuel Prices: Since natural gas is produced domestically, it isn’t as subject to the price fluctuation of overseas oil. This allows you to better budget your monthly heating bills.
• Versatility: Adding a natural gas main opens a door for other upgrades. Unlike oil, it can also power your water heater, dryer, grill, or fireplace.

Whether you end up on the lower or the upper end of that range depends on whether you need:

• A New Gas Line: Many homes that rely on fuel oil for HVAC don’t have a natural gas line. To allow you to make use of this cleaner fuel source, you'll need to play a gasfitting company (like ours) to run one. Because it represents future business, some utility providers may cover this cost.
• Ductwork Improvements: If your ducts look like Swiss cheese, you won’t fully experience the benefit of a more efficient system. For that reason, our HVAC experts may recommend you reroute or replace leaky ducts.
• Chimney Improvements: Swapping to gas may mean relining your chimney ($750-$2000) as moisture in the new system’s exhaust can damage the stonework. This isn’t a concern with high-efficiency units, however.
• Oil Tank Removal: Local building codes may require you to remove the defunct oil tank. How much this costs depends on whether the unit is above or below ground. Oil tank removal often requires a permit and may leave you with some landscaping work to do.

While the initial costs can be inconvenient, most homeowners in the Jefferson area see savings just five or so years after their new equipment is installed.