Because energy is required to regulate numerous electrical equipment in a home, it is an expensive necessity for many households. Oil and gas are two of the most frequent fuels utilized in home heating systems. While both have advantages and disadvantages, natural gas has grown in popularity because it is more efficient and cost-effective than oil.

If you’re considering about upgrading your old oil heating system, compare the benefits of both oil and gas to see which is best for your home and lifestyle. Here are the top 5 Reasons.

  1. Cost-Effective: If both the oil and gas boilers have the same fuel efficiency, the natural gas boiler will cost 25% less to operate.
  2. Natural gas furnaces are safer and more convenient than oil furnaces because they do not need to be cleaned on a regular basis.
  3. Simple Maintenance: The delivery of heating oil to the site of use necessitates the employment of a truck, whereas natural gas is delivered directly to the gas furnaces via a central distribution system. Someone must plan deliveries where they are needed to keep track on gasoline levels. As a result of the lack of utility service, oil heating systems necessitate a huge storage tank that must be maintained on a regular basis.
  4. Versatile: When natural gas is available, you can do a lot more than just heat your home. It can be used for a variety of domestic tasks, like heating water in the kitchen or pool, lighting a gas fireplace, and drying clothing.
  5. Reliable: Natural gas heating systems, which are supplied directly through underground pipelines, may continue to operate during an emergency. Heating oil supplies, on the other hand, may be disrupted during times of unrest or emergency because they require human people to physically make deliveries utilizing trucks.

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If you are interested in Oil to Gas Conversion in Montclair, Bloomfield, Verona, Glenn Ridge or Maplewood, Call Hurricane Plumbing, Heating and Drains at 973-831-4333

Did you know there are many different kinds of drains that can become clogged in your home? The first one that comes to mind and the most obvious is your kitchen sink, but bathtubs, showers, toilets, garbage disposals have drains.  Even some basements have floor drains that lead to the sewer. Clogs in any of these can be a headache and can cause damage before you even realize there is a problem.

Clogged sinks and toilets often cause water damage and sewer drain backups are both unsanitary and cause irreversible damage to your home.

 

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