Category: Oil to Gas

6 Benefits of an Oil to Gas Conversion

If you live in an older home around the Long Island area, your home may have an older heating system that relies on oil. Recently, it’s become apparent that natural gas is a more reliable and efficient way to heat homes. However, if you live in a home that uses oil, don’t fret! At Rebmann, we can help you modernize your heating through an oil to gas conversion. As for why you’d want to switch, there are plenty of good reasons.

Here are six reasons you should call for our help with an oil to gas conversion:

 

It’s cleaner more efficient

Oil heating equipment for older homes tends to be somewhat inefficient at processing oil. On average, oil heating has an efficiency of 50% – 80%. On the other hand, natural gas heating is usually over 90% efficient. Also, natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel available.

 

Become less reliant on foreign instability

The United States of America is the world’s greatest producer of oil. However, we’re still reliant on other countries, such as Saudi Arabia, that can produce plenty of oil. About a quarter of the total global oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and the United Arab Emirates. This means that the instability in the region can cause major spikes in the price of oil. Not to mention fluctuations caused by global politics in general. Meanwhile, natural gas has a more stable price and is less likely to fluctuate dramatically.

 

Save space in your home

One of the physical benefits of a gas furnace is that it’s smaller than its oil versions. Getting a natural gas furnace can help you save a bit of space by switching out your oil model.

 

It’s a cost-effective investment

Natural gas heating is generally less expensive than oil heating. Switching heating systems will cost a good deal of money for the infrastructure, but it’s an investment worth making. You’ll earn your investment back with interest by switching to natural gas.

 

It can raise your home’s value

When making big changes to your home, you always want to consider how it’ll affect its resale value. Modernizing your home is always a good way to improve that value. Having an efficient and effective heating system is a big draw for potential buyers.

 

It’s easy to deliver

Many communities in the Northeast have dedicated gas lines that pump natural gas to homes. With oil, you always have to keep a close eye on how much you have so you don’t run out. Don’t know if your home is connected to a natural gas line? Call your local town hall or gas company to learn more.

 

Why call Rebmann to get my natural gas online?

For three generations Rebmann has provided trusted plumbing, heating, and air conditioning expertise to Long Islanders spanning both Nassau and Suffolk counties.  The ongoing Rebmann legacy is committed to providing Long Island’s commercial and residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems with superior quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism.

We provide 24-hour on-call emergency and stoppage service while consistently working to create lasting relationships with our clients.  We foster our customer relationships through our commitment to preventative maintenance care, repairs, remodeling, and replacement options.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, Rebmann holds a Master Plumber’s License and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.  Our customers can rest easy knowing that we provide a minimum one-year warranty on all products and services. Call us today to learn more about getting an oil to gas conversion!

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Gas Furnace Installation in Roslyn, NY

What fuel does your current furnace use to heat the air that heats your home? If you’re still relying on an oil powered heating system, you may have paid way too much for this winter’s heating bills! Is it time to have your old oil furnace swapped out for a natural gas powered device?

The Rebmann Heating professionals discuss in this week’s blog!

National Trends

Many homes in Long Island (and in all of the Northeast in general) are older and have had oil powered heating systems since they were originally built. That means that many homes were essentially grandfathered in to having oil heating!

But every year, thousands of homeowners decide to make the switch. They contact their local heating contractor and request oil to gas conversion. This is why natural gas powered heat accounts for the vast majority of the country right now, and the number of oil-powered systems in America has been in decline since the 1960s.

The switch between oil and natural gas can be a complicated process, and it requires a professional heating system technician who knows what he’s doing and how to operate according to local codes. So why do so many homeowners decide it’s worth it to make the switch?

 Oil Versus Natural Gas: Benefits of Gas Heating

Switching from oil heating to natural gas means that you can expect:

  • Lower Heating Bills– Natural gas is typically 20 to 30% less expensive than its counterpart.
  • A Reduced Carbon Footprint– Gas gives off significantly fewer carbon emissions than oil, meaning your home could be more environmentally friendly and still keep you warm.
  • More Versatile Home– Whereas oil is mainly just for your furnace, natural gas is used for heating, cooking, transportation, and powering electrical generators.
  • Better Heating Overall– Manufacturers are gradually starting to concentrate more on gas furnaces than gas boilers. Most of the best innovation regarding high efficiency devices is happening for natural gas machines!

Make 2015 the year you upgrade your home with a gas furnace installation from the Rebmann experts. Call Rebmann for gas furnace installation service today!

Gas Boiler Installation in CITY

What’s the difference between oil and gas heating? The principle distinction is cost.

Every homeowner in Long Island should understand their energy bills at the end of the month — and potentially how to lower them!

That’s why the experts at Rebmann encourage you to learn more about natural gas heating before this winter is through. If you’re looking into boiler installation or boiler replacement, here’s why you should consider an oil to natural gas conversion:

Oil vs. Natural Gas

Your boiler burns fuel to create the pilot light that heats the water to heat your home. Regardless of whether your boiler creates steam or just heated water through radiant floorboard pipes, the amount of fuel you burn is going to depend on how high you set the thermostat. In turn, that determines how much money you spend every month.

The nice part about boilers is that they offer radiant heat to warm the surfaces of your home, which is in many ways superior to forced-air furnaces…however, if you’re using a gas boiler, you are probably not getting the performance that you’re paying for either way.

Here’s why. On average, homes that use oil heat will:

  • Pay More For Heat– Oil costs at least twice as much as natural gas since it isn’t domestic. In 2012, home’s with oil heating were estimated to pay over 2000 for That figure is subject to variation, but oil has not been cheaper than gas in decades — that’s probably why the number of oil-powered home heating systems has been in decline since the 1960s!

  • Have a Higher Carbon Footprint– Typically, oil furnace systems are significantly less efficient. That fact in combination with the more extensive carbon emissions of oil make it the less environmental choice. Fairly recently, the department of Energy in America passed legislation to higher the efficiency standards of water heaters…how far behind are gas boilers? That plays into the third point

  • Get Less Efficient Heat– Less efficient heat often means less effective heat, so you’ll be paying more for less with oil. Oil systems are generally far older and don’t have the innovations of the newer gas models. The industry will pretty soon be making the switch…will you?

So call Rebmann Plumbing and Heating to learn more about gas powered heat and gas boiler installation today. This investment could save you money and time for many years to come! Call today for a consultation.

Gas Fireplace Installation in Long Island

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The heating experts at Rebmann Plumbing and Heating are huge advocates of natural gas heating. It’s a cleaner, more efficient, and more affordable alternative to foreign oil. Start using this safe, dependable, and environmentally responsible resource for your home’s heating today! Call Rebmann for a consultation on switching from oil to natural gas heating this winter.

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Types of Natural Gas Heating in Long Island

You know that natural gas heating is more economical, environmental, and efficient than oil heating — but how about gas burner versatility? There are three main systems of  gas burner heating, and the experts hear at Rebmann want you to be familiar with all of them, that way you can make the best possible decisions concerning your home’s heating! So without further ado, here are the different types of natural gas burner heating and how they maintain the temperature control in your home:

3 Types of Natural Gas Burner Heating

  1. Forced-Air Furnace- This furnace heats air to the preferred temperature and “forces” it throughout the home via the ventilation. Of natural gas burner models, this model is perhaps the least efficient. However, it is the cheapest to install, and it can be connected to the same ventilation that you use for your central air, giving you a more comprehensive home comfort system without needing new or redundant ducting.

  2. Hot Water Boiler– This type of system heats water and distributes it through the pipes of the home for what is known as “radiant heating” — that means the heat is transferred through surfaces, rather than the air. The pipes run beneath the floor boards and inside of the walls. Hot water furnaces are definitely more expensive to install effectively — however, they do give you the best return on your investment, since they are far more energy efficient, and radiant heating is generally more effective at keeping your home comfortable all winter long.

  3. Steam Boiler– These boilers are an older technology, but with natural gas they can out-perform any newer oil system any day. Steam boilers actually boil the water into steam before distributing it through your pipes to radiators that are built in to ever room. There aren’t too many service professionals who still know how to install steam boilers from scratch, but Rebmann may be able to help!

If you have one of these systems and require a repair or replacement, Rebmann is here to help! Or if you need an installation done, Rebmann can help your find the right home heating system for you. Consider natural gas conversion today: the money that you save will not only cover the cost of the installation within a few years, but will add up over time from hundreds of dollars every year! Call today for a natural gas burner consultation!

Natural Gas Burner Installation in Long Island

How much do you pay for your home’s heating every year? Is it over a thousand? Over $1500? Over $2000?

A Gas Burner Installation Can Save You Hundreds Every Year

If you have a home that is heated with oil as a fuel source, you’re wasting money every year. Why? Because oil is a foreign product that has become wildly expensive in just the past few years. Average prices have skyrocketed from about $1,000 to more than $2200 annually in just the past ten years! Plus, oil burning releases dangerous and destructive emissions, giving you a larger carbon footprint.

Why pay more for less efficient heating? A natural gas furnace can heat your home for less than half the cost, and it produces far fewer carbon emissions, making it better for the environment. Overall, natural gas is a far more energy efficient fuel source, and it’s domestic, meaning that the price is far more stable. Millions of Americans have already made the switch to natural gas home heating by replacing their old, broken down oil-powered devices with natural gas burners. Gas burner installation has become and immensely popular service — and the government is getting on board! It’s easy for Long Island homeowners to find rebates and gas line connections, since heating system manufacturers and legislators alike are trying to push for more homeowners to use natural gas heating.

The benefits of natural gas are clear:

  • Better Energy Efficiency – Gas burners eliminate waste by burning cleaning and more effectively transferring energy. As opposed to oil burning, which tends to generate about 30% more waste, the sleek and highly advanced engineering of gas burners allow them to generate and disperse heat directly throughout your home.
  • More Modernized – There’s really no question that natural gas is the future of home heating.Getting a gas burner installation now ensure that you will be ahead of the game when legal energy efficiency standards start to require natural gas!
  • Savings that Pay for Themselves – When your home’s heating system is powered by natural gas, you’ll save hundreds of dollars every year. Over time, those savings will more than pay off the initial investment! Since natural gas typically costs just $750 a year and oil to gas costs over $2,000, you can expect the savings to cover the price of installation in just 5 to 8 years.

Look into natural gas heating today. The Rebmann heating experts can help you with a consultation, and we do change outs on any oil burner system to help you upgrade and improve your home. Call Rebmann for gas burner installation today!