Oil-fired furnaces have always
been the system and technology of choice in home heating. Today, however, there
are several alternatives in the market that are much more efficient, practical,
and environmental friendly. At the forefront, the alternative of oil is propane
gas. This is a popular option for many new homeowners as well as those who wish
to upgrade their old heating system into something that is more eco-friendly
and sustainable. The following are only some of the major benefits of switching
from oil-fired
furnaces to propane-powered heating systems:
- Energy and cost benefits – Oil furnaces have a 60% heat-production efficiency, which means that for every dollar that you spend on heating oil, you only get as much as 60 cents worth of heat. On the other hand, Propane, has a much higher efficiency at 90% or greater.
- Environmental impact – Propane is a more eco-friendly choice because it burns with reduced emissions compared to oil. Burning different types of fuels like coal, wood, gasoline, oil, and natural gas, inevitably produces different levels of carbon emissions—GHGs that contribute to pollution and global warming. Propane gas boasts lower carbon content than most fuels, including oil, diesel, gasoline, ethanol, and kerosene, making it a greener choice. It also contains less greenhouse gas emissions within a productivity unit than other fuels. Its efficiency and small carbon footprint, combined, makes propane gas an ideal choice of heating fuel for homes, providing a greener, more reliable, safer, and more affordable alternative to heating oil.
- Insurance and liability – Finally, it is a lot easier to insure a house with a propane-fed heating system than a house with old oil tanks and furnaces, which are subject to stricter rules when it comes to insurance policies. Additionally, propane heating systems and equipment are much more affordable. You can expect maintenance costs to be low as well.
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