Converting from Oil to Gas or Electric Heat

If you are considering to put in a new, efficient gas or electric heating system. Converting from an oil furnace to gas or electric heat can save you THOUSANDS of dollars a year!

BENEFITS OF CONVERTING FROM OIL TO GAS OR ELECTRIC HEAT

If you have an oil burning furnace, A-1 American Services, Inc. can fix your system or install a new one. There are, however, other options you can consider that are more efficient and have long-term cost savings. These options include converting your home to natural gas or electric heating systems.

Oil heat can be an expensive way to keep your family warm in the winter. In addition to the expense, oil heating systems can bring with them other challenges that create a less than desirable choice for your home and the environment.

Benefits of Converting an Oil Furnace to Gas

A heating system powered by electricity can come in the form of a heat pump or electric baseboard. In the Hampton Roads market, heat pumps are more common. With electric heat:

You already have electricity coming into your home. Theres no need to have a line brought into your home.
You have choices. Simply select a heat pump or electric baseboard heat. The operating costs will be lower long term.
There’s nothing burning, so you won’t have the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or oil leaks from your heating unit.

Replacing your existing oil burning system can be confusing, and it’s often an unexpected expense. The trained technicians at A-1 American Services can help you navigate through the choices and make a recommendation on updating your heating to electric for your Virginia Beach home. Keep in mind that there are up-front costs to converting to a new system source, but the savings over the first few months can exceed the cost.

Benefits of Converting Oil to Gas

To convert to a natural gas system, you will need to make sure gas is available in your area. Whether its Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake or anywhere in the greater Hampton Roads area, A-1 American Services can coordinate with the gas company to have a gas line run to your home. Gas systems are:

Clean – Creating fewer greenhouse emissions and considered the cleanest burning fossil fuel.
Flexible – Giving you options for other gas appliances, like water heaters, stoves and dryers.
Efficient – Providing uninterrupted service since it is delivered through an underground pipeline.

Benefits of Converting Oil to Electric

A heating system powered by electricity can come in the form of a heat pump or electric baseboard. In the Hampton Roads market, heat pumps are more common. With electric heat:

Furnace repair and replacement
Heat pump repair and installation
Boiler installation and repair
Weatherization solutions
HVAC inspection camera
Blower motor replacement

You already have electricity coming into your home. There’s no need to have a line brought into your home.
Choices. It's as simple as selecting a heat pump or electric baseboard heat.

Operating costs are lower over long term use.
There’s nothing burning, so you won’t have the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or oil leaks from your heating unit.

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